John Traub

Bio

John is an Associate Professor of Production Design at the George Washington University, where he teaches courses in  Design and Management and serves as the Technical Director for the Corcoran Theatre & Dance Program. He also works as a consultant and subject matter expert in Arts Management, Production Design and Fabrication in a variety of disciplines throughout the East Coast. His credits include work at CBS, CNN, The White House, EBay, and many regional theatre and  opera companies, including corporate clientele. He holds numerous certifications in Workplace and Life Safety, Theatrical  and Arena rigging and Forklift/Personnel Lift Training & Safety. Member, IBEW Local 1200. BA, Colorado College; MFA, Boston University.

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Current Projects

• Producing Director for Boston Midsummer Opera (Current productions: Don Pasquale, 2023) - Boston, MA
• Assistant Lighting Director for CBS Evening News - Washington, D.C.

Distinctions

• Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - National Student Playwrighting Award, Quest for Peace Award, David Mark Cohen Award: Fallujah (2011)

Publications

• Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career - USITT/Routledge Press (Contributor, 2021)
• National Players - Teacher Toolkit - Tour 66 (Contributor, 2015)

Education

MFA - Theatre Design, The Boston University

Professional Organizations

• United States Institute of Theatrical Technology (USITT)
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1200