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Jake Ewonus

Assistant Professor of Scene Design
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 005
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursday - 8am-12pm
Or by appointment
  • About
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Biography

Jake Ewonus studied in the area of technical theatre and scenic design. Has professional credits from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co., Smuin Ballet, Maryland Opera Studio, and Savannah College of Art and Design, where he was Professor of Production Design and Graduate Program Coordinator for 4 years. Has worked in Film and Television, with credits for AMC, Netflix, and Hulu. ​

Current Courses

364.001Advanced Projects In Design

464.002Advanced Projects In Design

363.001Advanced Scenic Design

463.001Advanced Scenic Design

491.001Company Core One

465.001Graduate Scene Painting

501.001M.F.A. Portfolio:Scene Design

365.001Scene Painting

302.002Theatre Practicum

Teaching Interests & Areas

Scenic Design conceptualization, Visual research, 3D computer modeling, CAD drafting, practical model making, theatre history, script analysis and interpretation

Research Interests & Areas

His studies focus on the connection between design and the psychological space the audience shares. How to create a collective emotional experience through the visual storytelling of scenic design.

MFA Scenic Design

University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts Scenic Design

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY