John Michael Eddy joined the LSU School of Theatre team as Professional in Residence – Props Master in 2015 and holds a MFA in Theater Production and Design from Temple University along with a BFA in Theater Design/Technical Production from the University of Arizona, and is a standing member of the Board of Directors for Playmakers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s only professional theatre dedicated to bringing quality live theatrical productions to young audiences.
In addition to his prop work at Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre recent projects include Scenic Designs for Playmakers, and Scenic/Props Designer for the LSU School of Theater’s production of Nickel and Dimed, the Swine Palace production of Julius Caesar, the Philadelphia Fringe production of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, and the Temple University world premiere of Odd Girl Out, a play based on the book by Rachel Simmons.
Education
Temple University
MFA, summa cum laude, Theater Production and Design
– May 2015 • Philadelphia, PA
University of Arizona
BFA, summa cum laude, Design/Technical Production
– May 2012 • Tucson, AZ
Awards
2009
National Critics Institute Fellowship, Runner up, KCACTF
2009
Lighting and Media, Honorable Mention for The Time is Now!, KCACTF
Specialties
Master Facilitator Organizational Development Leadership Education
Skills
Photoshop Sketchup Model Construction Scenic Painting Basic Welding Scenic Construction Qlab Audacity AutoCad Illustrator