Morris, Eric

Senior Instructor

Eric is a teacher, designer, painter and a writer. Born and raised in Augusta, GA, he is a graduate of Augusta College and earned his MFA in Stage Design from Western Illinois University. He has assisted, designed and produced for trade shows, ballet, opera, regional theatre, Off-Broadway and Broadway.

Biographical Profile

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Theatre and Dance
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Interest Background

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Institutional Focus Areas: Arts and Humanities

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates	Institution	Location	Degree	Field of Study
1984 - 1987	Western Illinois University	Macomb, Illinois	MFA	Design for Stage
1978 - 1983	Augusta College		BA	English/Communications

Positions & Appointments

Dates	Description	Institution/Entity
1987 - 1992	Faculty, Design and Tech Theatre, Summer Theatre Program (professional training program), The Hotchkiss School
1993 - 2004	Resident Scenic and Lighting Designer, Lexington Children's Theatre, Lexington, Kentucky
1994	Resident Lighting Designer, Lexington Ballet Company, Lexington, Kentucky
2005 - 2007	Design and Technical Coordinator, Lexington Center Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky
03/2007	Instructor, Dance Program, Designer/Production Manager, Theatre and Dance, University of South Carolina
1997	Guest Instructor, Lighting Design, Department of Theatre, University of Kentucky

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates	Type	Description	Foundation/Entity
	Award	Mary Ewing Scholarship for Theatre, Western Illinois University
	Award	TCG/National Endowment for the Arts Young Designer Fellowship, TCG/NEA, New York, New York

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CV last updated on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 4:28 PM