David A. Nofsinger
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Department of Theatre Arts
Assistant Professor
Home Town:
Illinois, Oregon
Campus Locations: Moscow
With UI Since 2012
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M.F.A. University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 2000
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B.A. Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana, 1990, Art Education and Theatre
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Scene Design
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Scene Painting
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Drawing and Drafting for Theatre
Dave Nofsinger received his MFA from the University of Arizona-Tucson in 2000. His teaching specialties are in the areas of scenic design, drafting, rendering, properties and scenic painting. Dave has worked professionally with the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Florida Studio Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Company, SanJose Repertory Theatre and others. Dave's many design credits include The Seagull, The Winter's Tale, Hello Dolly, Hamlet, Crazy For You, Bullshot Crummond, and Fiddler on the Roof . He is an active member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology.
ACADEMIC DESIGNS
- The Phantom of the Opera, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2012
- Stuff Happens, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2010
- Dark of the Moon, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2010
- The African Company Presents Richard III, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2009
- Eurydice, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2008
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Scenic Design, University of Memphis, 2008
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNS
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Two Gentlemen of Verona, Scenic Design, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 2011
- Songs for a New World, Scenic Design, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 2010
- Sylvia, Scenic Design, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 2010
- Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Scenic Design, Circuit Playhouse, 2009
- Third, Scenic Design, Circuit Playhouse, 2009
RELATED AREAS
- Festival Design Adjudicator, USITT-SouthEast conference, University of Mississippi, 2003
- Scene Design Associate, Denver Center Theatre Company, 2000
- Properties Artisan, San Jose Repertory Theatre, 2000
- Properties Artisan, American Players Theatre, 2000
SERVICE
- Member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology, 1997-present
- Panel Participant, “Putting Students in Charge; a discussion of peer leadership”, Cincinnati 2009
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Ostrander Nomination, Memphis Area Theatre Awards
The Clearing, University of Memphis, 2005-2006
Inherit the Wind, Theatre Memphis, 2005-2006
My Fair Lady, Theatre Memphis, 2006-2007
My Fair Lady, Theatre Memphis, 2006-2007
The Mystery of Edwin Drood, University of Memphis, 2007-2008
Third, Circuit Playhouse 2008-2009
Eurydice, University of Memphis, 2008-2009
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Ostrander Recipient, Memphis Area Theatre Awards
Eurydice, University of Memphis, 2008-2009
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New Faculty Research Grant, University of Memphis, 2005
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World Stage Design Participant, Juried Exhibition, USITT, 2005
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Robie Award-Best Scenic Design, Wonderful Town Southern California, 2003
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Fellowship, University of Arizona, 1997-2000
