Photo by: Michele Hockersmith
Photo by: Michele Hockersmith

Leslie Currell is a Technical Director and Lighting Designer from Oklahoma. She holds a BS in Technical Theatre from Oklahoma City University and an MFA in Technical Direction and Lighting Design from the University of Florida. Currently, she is Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Scene Lab Manager at Oklahoma State University.

Leslie has been working professionally in theatre since 2004, although she has been involved with theatre for most of her life. She has worked with numerous theatre companies, such as Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, Oklahoma City University, and Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park.

Leslie is also active with the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association and works with many community theatres throughout the state of Oklahoma serving in the promotion excellence in theatre.