Frani Geiger Rollins
Theatre Professor; Design and Technology
CV
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design
June 2012
University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)
May 2007
Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT)
Assistant Professor
Mercer University
August 2016 - Present
Teach required degree courses including Introduction to Theatre, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Stage Management
Teach special topics courses including Props Design and Crafts
Mentor and instruct student designers and technicians for main stage productions
Lighting, Scenic, Projection, and/or Prop designer for all main stage shows
Visiting Assistant Professor
Georgia College
August 2012 - Present
Teach technical courses in Scenic Painting, Vectorworks, and Advanced Theatre Carpentry
Teach major courses including Theatre History I, Theatre History II, Theatrical Heritage, and Freshman Seminar
Lighting, Scenic, or Prop designer for main stage shows
Supervise and mentor student scenic, lighting, projection, prop and sound designers for main stage and student productions
Coordinator for University salary negotiation workshops
Faculty mentor and advisor for two University student organizations
Technical Director
Mad Duckling Children's Theatre
(Eugene, OR)
Summer 2011 & 2012
Responsibilities include creating technical drawings for scene shop
Purchasing of materials and balancing of shop budget
Creation and maintenance of production calendars
Structural design and technical drawings for puppets
Maintaining a high standard of safety and organization
Arranging scenic and costume travel for load ins and strikes
Graduate Teaching Fellow
University of Oregon
(Eugene, OR)
September 2009 - June 2012
Responsibilities include assisting in the supervision of university students in the scene shop and theaters
Building and painting scenery
Hang, focus, and maintenance of lighting equipment
Introduction to tool use and safety for basic scenic construction and electrics/lighting procedures
Production Manager / Coordinator
Washington Women in Theatre
(Washington DC)
July 2014
Coordinated and managed all technical and logistical needs for bi-annual week-long playwriting festival hosted at American University
Stage manager responsibilities during runs
Contact person between WWIT and Katzen Arts Center staff
Technical Director / Resident Lighting Designer
Ganymede Arts
(Washington DC)
September 2008 - 2009
Provides technical direction in the execution of specific projects
Works as intermediary with venue and company staff
Designs and executes lighting plots
Organizes and facilitates all load ins and strikes
Provides knowledgeable and reliant technical support
Scenic Painter (Charge)
John G Shedd Institute for the Arts
(Eugene, OR)
Summer 2010 & 2011
Responsible for coordinating schedules, supplies, and daily agenda’s for three scenic painters for summer musicals performed on the Hult Centers’ main stage
Communicating scenic designers’ elevations through color, faux finishes, trompe l’oeil, texturing with an emphasis on layers and depth
Over-Hire Electrician
Washington DC Area
2008 - 2009
Hang and prep instruments as prepared on lighting plot
Execute focus quickly and efficiently
Patching lighting consoles
Light rigging
Strike and maintenance responsibilities for venues including: Signature Theater, VA; Theater J, Washington DC; Bowie Center for Performing Arts, MD; The Alden Theater, McLean, VA
Experience
Skills
(Mac Platform)
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Software:
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Vectorworks
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Lightwright
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QLab
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Isadora
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Basic PhotoShop
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Stagewrite
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Construction skills:
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Use of power and hand tools
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Prop design and construction (strong focus on shop safety)
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Scenic painting / trompe-l’oeil
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MIG welding
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Theatrical model building
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Puppetry construction
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Laying dance floor
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Operations:
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Followspot op
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Light, sound, and projection board op
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Console Experience:
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ETC Eos
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Ion
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Obsession
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Express
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Expression
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Some Leviton experience
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Some Strand experience
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Successful grant writing and community outreach project
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Other:
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Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
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Ability to multi-task and manage under time pressure
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Effective communicator with excellent collaborative skills
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Leadership with large and small groups
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Service
Secretary for Mercer University House of Delegates
Mercer University
2021- Present
Maintains University Faculty House of Delegates records and paperwork. Coordinates meeting schedules and documents between faculty and administration.
Coordinator for Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Georgia College
2015 - Present
Coordinates and manages University’s Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop; scheduling with workshops in facilitators for 4-5 workshops per semester.
Community Outreach Project Coordinator
Georgia College
Spring 2015
Collaborated with local historical site and theatre department to create community outreach project with students to build, paint, and install new road side signs; managed budget and scheduling; instructed students and community members on process from purchasing to install.
Faculty Advisor for Student Organization TWLOHA
Georgia College
2014 - Present
Programming, financial, and legal advising for student organization To Write Love On Her Arms: organization providing support and guidance for students dealing with suicide, self harm, and addiction.
Mentee for Georgia College SOAR Program
Georgia College
2012 - Present
Part of the Minority Advising Program (MAP), help with successful transitions from high school to college for incoming minority students.
Freshman Orientation Facilitator
Georgia College
Fall 2012 - 2014
Facilitated discussions and activities for incoming freshman around topics addressed in summer readings/movies; Provided first-week assistance and guidance to incoming class with academic advising, scheduling, and social activities.
Georgia Theatre Conference Tech Challenge Co-Coordinator
Americus, GA
2012 - 2013
Organize equipment and scheduling of Tech Challenge events including light hang and focus, knot tying, costume change, sound execution and drop folding; facilitate judges and scoring at event.
Technical Director Search Committee for Theatre Department
University of Oregon
2011 - 2012
Assisting the responsible administrators in recruiting and screening candidates
Graduate Advisory Board
University of Oregon
2009 - 2012
Help the Graduate School create socially and intellectually supportive community for graduate students; involved in developing the annual interdisciplinary graduate student research forum
Professional Memberships
United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT)
American Association for University Women
National Member
Local Member
2010 - Present
2015 - Present
Teaching Experience
Mercer University
Introduction to Theatre, 30 students max
Stagecraft, 12 students max
Scenic Design, 12 students
Stage Management, 2 students
Independent Study: Lighting Design, 1 student
Georgia College
Scenic Painting, 8 students max
Vectorworks, 10 students max
Theatre History I, 12 students max
Theatre History II, 20 students max
Theatrical Heritage, 84 students max
Construction Techniques, 8 studens
Stagecraft, 14 students max
Audition / Portfolio Workshop, 32 students
University of Oregon
Introduction to Design, 14 students
Scenic and Lighting Lab, 9 students max
Grants, Awards, and Scholarships
Journeyman Grant
Spring 2015: $1,300. Georgia College
‘Painting Beyond the Stage’: A community outreach project within the Scenic Painting class where students designed, built, painted, and installed informational signage for a local community garden center.
URACE Student Group Travel Grant
Spring 2015: $2,500. Georgia College
Grant supported travel for 10 students attending the USITT conference in Fort Worth TX.
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award
Spring 2014. Georgia College
Lighting Design for Anything Goes
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Faculty Certificate of Merit
Fall 2012. Georgia College
Technical Direction for The Birds
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award
Spring 2012. University of Oregon
Lighting Design for The Crucible (MFA Thesis Project)
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award
Spring 2010. University of Oregon
Lighting Design for Annelie in the Depths of the Night
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Meritorious Achievement Award
Spring 2011. University of Oregon
Scenic Design for Playhouse Creatures
Theatre Arts Department Alumni Graduate Scholarship
2009 - 2012
Annual Scholarship, University of Oregon
Graduate Fellow in Technical Theater (Inaugural Year)
Sept 2007- May 2008
Wesleyan University, Middletown CT
Selected Production Credits
2016
She Kills Monsters
Gidion's Knot
Chicago
2015
Standing on Ceremony
The Ballad of Emmett Till
10 Minute Play Festival
Anything Goes
2014
Much Ado About Nothing
The Piano Lesson
2013
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Nutcracker
Death of a Salesman
Kiss Me, Kate
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
2012
The Nutcracker
Proposals
TeaYoun Kim-Kassor's: Tension
The Birds
Alice in Wonderland
Cinderella! Cinderella!
The King and I
The Crucible
Arabian Nights
You'veInFloo'd
2011
Pinocchio
Puss in Boots
Girl Crazy
Playhouse Creatures
TwoInFloo
2010
dark play or stories for boys
University of Oregon Dance Concert
Annelie in the Depths of the Night
Love's Labour's Lost
WooInFloo
2009
Far Away
The Good Doctor
7 Jewish Children
2008
Ganymede Arts: After the Garden
Ganymede Arts: New Years Eve Party
Ganymede Arts: Fall Arts Festival
Big Love
Senior Thesis Dance Concerts
Precision Dance Company: Revolution
Dancemasters '08
Brian Brooks: I'm Going to Explode
Oedipus Rex
The Civilians: Gone Missing
2007
We Can't Reach You Hartford
Dancemasters '07
Ronald K Brown: Evidence
Life in the Charity Ward
Ubu Roi
Sandra Burnhard: Everything Bad and Beautiful
Scenic and Lighting Designer
Assistant Technical Director
Scenic and Prop Designer
Assistant Technical Director
Assistant Technical Director
Master Carpenter
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Assitant Technical Director
Scenic Designer
Scenic Painter
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer / Technical Director
Scenic Designer
Scenic Painter
Scenic Design Advisor / Assistant Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Assistant Technical Director / Projections Advisor
Technical Director
Technical Director
Scenic Painter
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Writer, Director, Designer
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Scenic Painter
Scenic Designer
Writer, Director, Designer
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer (2 Pieces)
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Writer, Director, Designer
Lighting Designer
Master Electrician
Lighting Designer
Technical Director / Lighting Designer
Technical Director / Lighting Designer
Technical Director / Lighting Designer
Assistant Technical Director / Master Electrician
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Assistant Technical Director / Master Electrician
Technical Coordinator / Master Electrician
Technical Coordinator / Master Electrician
Technical Coordinator / Master Electrician
Assistant Lighting Designer
Assistant Technical Director / Master Electrician
Assistant Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Set Designer
Assistant Production Manager
Mercer University (Logan Lewis)
Mercer University (Logan Lewis)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Black Box Theatre)
Onion Man Productions, Atlanta GA
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Black Box Theatre)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Milledgeville Players, Milledgeville GA
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
Georgia College (Black Box Theatre)
Georgia College (Black Box Theatre)
Georgia College (Russell Auditorium)
University of Oregon (Amazon Park)
University of Oregon (Amazon Park)
John G Shedd Institute of Art, OR
University of Oregon (Hope Theater)
University of Oregon (Robinson Stage)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
University of Oregon (Amazon Park)
University of Oregon (Amazon Park)
John G Shedd Institute of Art, OR
University of Oregon (Hope Theater)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
University of Oregon (Robinson Stage)
University of Oregon (Hope Theater)
University of Oregon (Robinson Stage)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
University of Oregon (Hope Theater)
University of Oregon (Pocket Playhouse)
Miss Pixie's Lounge, D.C.
Source Theater, D.C.
Church Street Theater, D.C.
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Daryl Roth Theater, NY