Michelle D. Harvey

Biography

Michelle (she/her) is an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance and freelance scenic and projection designer for theatrical and entertainment events. She holds a BA degree in theatre from The Ohio State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in scenic design from the University of Arizona. At MSU she teaches a variety of theatrical design, art, and technical classes.

Michelle is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, a union and professional association for designers, artists, and craftspeople in the entertainment and decorative arts industries. Recent design credits include the scenic design for Cosi fan tutte, the directorial debut of Reneé Fleming, and Le Nozze di Figaro with the Aspen Music Festival, scenic and projection design for The Happy Elf with the Dallas Children’s Theater and White Christmas with Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance.

Details

Education

• MFA, Scenic Design, 2001, University of Arizona
• BA, Theatre, 1998, The Ohio State University

Teaching

• THE 270.001: Drawing and Rendering
• THE 275.001: Drafting for the Stage
• THE 292, 392, 492: BFA Review
• THE 453.001: Design Principles: Scenic Design
• THE 454.001: Scenic Painting
• THE 495.003: Practicum
• THE 552.001: Scene Design II

Professional experience

• USA 829 - United Scenic Artists Local 829
• USITT - United States Institute for Theatre Technology
• See michelleharveydesigns.com for credits and creative/research activity

Research and professional interests

Scenic design, projection design, projection mapping, augmented and virtual reality applications for theatre, 3D printing, scenic painting

Awards and honors