Fred M. Duer

Fred M. Duer is a Professor and Department Chair of Theater at Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. He also serves as Head of Design, overseeing scenic and production design initiatives. His professional career spans theater, opera, and television, with notable credits including work for The Monomoy Theatre, Opera Delaware, The Old Globe Theatre, and television series like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Saved By The Bell: The New Class.

• Affiliations: Temple University (current), former roles at Kansas State University and Indiana University.
• Design Work: Over 22 years with The Shakespeare Festival/Los Angeles, including 11 productions as a founding member.

His academic contributions include leading the Scenic Design Program at Indiana University, where his designs were featured in productions of The Cherry Orchard, Hamlet, and Urinetown. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on The Pat Sajak Show (1989).

Fred’s expertise bridges classical theater, contemporary productions, and television, emphasizing technical and aesthetic innovation in design.