LESLIE M. CURRELL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & LIGHTING DESIGNER
[email protected]
(405) 227-8565
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION:
| Technical Director: | Designer: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| Godspell | Chapman Shields | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2023 |
| The Moors | Eric Barker | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2023 |
| A Year with Frog & Toad (TYA) | Eric Barker | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2022 |
| Slapped! | Eric Barker | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2022 |
| OCTAFEST Festival of Plays | Weatherford Performing Arts Center, Weatherford, OK | 2022 | |
| Guys & Dolls Jr. | Tiphani Henderson, Dir. | Sayre School Aud., Sagebrush Penguin Project, OK | 2022 |
| Season Technical Advisor | Untitled Pop-Up Theatre, Western OK | 2018-22 | |
| Don’t Stop Believin’ Camp | Tiphani Henderson, Dir. | Elk City Pioneer Center, Sagebrush Penguin Project, OK | 2021 |
| Aladdin Jr. | Tiphani Henderson, Dir. | Susan Powell Aud., Sagebrush Penguin Project, OK | 2019 |
| Annie Jr. | Tiphani Henderson, Dir. | Susan Powell Aud., Sagebrush Penguin Project, OK | 2018 |
| OCTAFEST Festival of Plays | Shawnee Performing Arts Center, Shawnee, OK | 2018 | |
| Othello | Rick Reeves | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| The Tempest | Rick Reeves | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| Two Gentlemen of Verona | Rick Reeves | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| Macbeth | Jason Foreman | Burg Theatre, Oklahoma City University & KC/ACTF | 2011-12 |
| High School Musical | Shonda Currell | Pioneer Performing Arts Center, OK, Red Carpet Comm. | 2011 |
| 4-6 Productions Per Year | Red Carpet Community Theatre, OK | 2010-17 | |
| Assistant Technical Director: | Technical Director: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| The Wedding Singer | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2021 |
| Intimate Apparel | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2021 |
| The Crucible | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2021 |
| The Wolves | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2021 |
| OSU Theatre Covid-19 Season | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2020-21 |
| **Bye Bye Birdie – Cancelled C19 | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2020 |
| Stop Kiss | Lee Brasuell | Jerry Davis Studio Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2020 |
| Argonautika | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2019 |
| Steel Magnolias | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2019 |
| Guys & Dolls Jr. | Lee Brasuell | Reynolds PAC, Univ. of OK, Chickasaw Summer Arts | 2019 |
| Oklahoma! | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2019 |
| True West | Lee Brasuell | Jerry Davis Studio Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2019 |
| Doubt | Lee Brasuell | Jerry Davis Studio Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2018 |
| The Three Musketeers | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2018 |
| She Loves Me | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2018 |
| How I Learned to Drive | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2018 |
| The Comedy of Errors | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| The Birds | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| The Spitfire Grill | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| Shipwrecked! | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | Lee Brasuell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2016 |
| Pride and Prejudice | Zak Herring | Constans Theatre, University of Florida | 2009 |
| Summer Season (4 Productions) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, Lyric Theatre of OK | 2009 |
| Rhinoceros | Jerome Wills | Constans Theatre, University of Florida | 2008 |
| Summer Season (4 Productions) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, Lyric Theatre of OK | 2008 |
| Master Carpenter: | Designer: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 | Red Carpet Community Theatre, OK | 2016 | |
| And A Child Shall Lead | Tiphani Henderson | Red Carpet Community Theatre, OK | 2014 |
| Cats | Jennifer Baker | Sooner Theatre, OK | 2014 |
| Hello Dolly! | Matthew Sipress | Sooner Theatre, OK | 2013 |
| The Full Monty | Tom Huston Orr | Sooner Theatre, OK | 2013 |
| Suessical The Musical (TYA) | Leslie M. Currell | Sooner Theatre, OK | 2013 |
| Urinetown: The Musical | Leslie M. Currell | Sooner Theatre, OK | 2013 |
| Godspell | Amanda Foust | Freede Little Theatre, OK City Repertory Theatre | 2013 |
| My Fair Lady | Amanda Foust | Freede Little Theatre, OK City Repertory Theatre | 2012 |
| The Normal Heart | Amanda Foust | Freede Little Theatre, OK City Repertory Theatre | 2012 |
| November | Amanda Foust | City Space Theatre, OK City Repertory Theatre | 2012 |
| Next to Normal | Amanda Foust | Freede Little Theatre, OK City Repertory Theatre | 2011 |
| The Christmas Show (Portal) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, OKC Philharmonic | 2011 |
| Nikos Stage Master Carpenter (8 Summer Productions) |
Andrew Wallace, TD | Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA | 2010 |
| Master Electrician: | Designer: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| Oklahoma! | Joseph Walls | Sundance Mountain Resort, Sundance, Utah | 2018 |
| Joseph…Technicolor Dreamcoat | Matthew Taylor | Sundance Mountain Resort, Sundance, Utah | 2017 |
| Mass | Aaron Mooney | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, OK City University | 2013 |
| Guys and Dolls | James Stuhlmiller | Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Oklahoma City University | 2005 |
| Seussical, the Musical | Jason Foreman | Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Oklahoma City University | 2005 |
| Carpenter/Properties/Electrics: | Technical Director: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| The Christmas Show | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, OKC Philharmonic | 2018-21, 2014, 2010-12 |
| OK City Univ. Theatre, Music Theatre & Opera (16 Productions) | Ross Rauschkolb | Burg Theatre & Kirkpatrick Auditorium, OK City University | 2010-11 |
| Summer Season (4 Productions) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, Lyric Theatre of OK | 2007 |
| Summer Season (4 Productions) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, Lyric Theatre of OK | 2006 |
| Summer Season (4 Productions) | Amanda Foust | Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, Lyric Theatre of OK | 2005 |
LIGHTING DESIGN:
| Show: | Director: | Venue/Organization: | Year: |
| Theory of Relativity | Devon Hunt | McKnight Center Plaza, Oklahoma State University | 2021 |
| Steel Magnolias | Natalie Ambrose | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2019 |
| The Three Musketeers | Lloyd Caldwell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2018 |
| The Comedy of Errors | Lloyd Caldwell | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| The Birds | Andrew Kimbrough | Vivia Nail Locke Theatre, Oklahoma State University | 2017 |
| Into the Woods | Veronica Hodgson | Duncan Little Theatre, Simmons Center, Duncan, OK | 2017 |
| All My Sons | Kitty King Fisher | Southwest Playhouse, OK & OCTAFEST Stillwater, OK | 2016 |
| Beauty and the Beast Jr. | Lori Park | Elk City Pioneer Center, Elk City High School, OK | 2016 |
| The Art of Remembering | Kitty King Fisher | Red Carpet Community Theatre, OK & OCTAFEST Duncan, OK | 2014 |
| And A Child Shall Lead | Tiphani Henderson | Red Carpet Community Theatre, OK | 2014 |
| Water Won’t Wait | Michelle Moeller | Oklahoma City Arts Space, OK, Perpetual Motion Dance | 2013 |
| Othello | D. Lance Marsh | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| The Tempest (ALD) | Rick Reeves, LD | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| Two Gentlemen of Verona | Kathryn McGill | Myriad Gardens Water Stage, OK Shakespeare in the Park | 2012 |
| Lady | Jaefinn Carr | Carpenter Square Theatre, OK | 2012 |
| The Music Man | Linda Brown | Putnam City West High School, OK | 2011 |
| Dr. Doolittle (TYA) | Lyn Adams | Burg Theatre at OK City Univ., OK Children’s Theatre, OK | 2011 |
| Little Mermaid (TYA) | Lyn Adams | Burg Theatre at OK City Univ., OK Children’s Theatre, OK | 2011 |
| Damn Yankees | Tony Mata | Constans Theatre, University of Florida | 2009 |
| Moby Dick (ALD) | Stan Kaye, LD | Kennesaw State University | 2008 |
| Twelfth Night | Dr. Judith Williams | Blackbox Theatre, University of Florida | 2008 |
| Fall for Dance | Kelly Cawthon | Dance Studio, University of Florida | 2007 |
| The Crucible | Lyn Adams | Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Oklahoma City University | 2006 |
| Cosí | D. Lance Marsh | Blackbox Theatre, Oklahoma City University & KC/ACTF Reg. | 2006-07 |
| La Bohéme | Dr. David Herendeen | Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Oklahoma City University | 2006 |
EDUCATION:
| Meridian Technology Center | 35 Hours Completed in Welding Fundamentals | 2022 |
| University of Florida | MFA in Theatre: Lighting Design and Technical Direction | 2010 |
| Oklahoma City University | BS in Technical Theatre, Minor in Business Entrepreneurship | 2007 |
EMPLOYMENT:
| Scene Lab Manager/Assistant Professor of Professional Practice | Oklahoma State University | 2022-23 |
| Scene Lab Manager/Instructor of Professional Practice | Oklahoma State University | 2017-22 |
| Scene Lab Manager/Lecturer | Oklahoma State University | 2016-17 |
| Project Specialist | Lumberjack, Inc., OK | 2015-21 |
| Administrator/Audio-Visual | Bridgeview United Methodist Church, OK | 2011-15 |
| Adjunct Professor of Lighting Design | Oklahoma Baptist University | 2012 |
| Adjunct Professor of Stagecraft | Oklahoma City University | 2010-11 |
| Technician (Scenic/Lighting) | Oklahoma City University | 2010-11 |
| Master Carpenter | Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA | 2010 |
| Graduate Fellow | University of Florida (Instructor of Introduction to Lighting and Sound) | 2007-10 |
| Assistant Technical Director | Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma | 2008-09 |
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Photoshop, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, ETC Eos Software, Microsoft Office, Mac & PC
REFERENCES:
References Available Upon Request