Chris received his BA in Theater Arts from the University of Iowa in 2007, and his MFA in Production Design from Michigan State University in 2015. Chris’ action packed career has taken him from Dance to Theatre, Rock Concerts to Political Events, Ferris Wheels to Cruise Ships… He spends his summers as the Technical Director / Production Manager for the Black Hills Playhouse. Along with Lighting and Media design Chris also explores Mobile Device Integration for Live Performance. The integration of technology with performance drives his aesthetic and research.