Ranae Selmeyer

Ranae Selmeyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Letters. Her work focuses on scenic design, scenic painting, and props artistry.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Chadron State College
  • Masters of Fine Arts in Scenic Design, The University of Montana

Ranae has extensive professional experience as a freelance scenic designer, artist, and props master. Notable projects include scenic design for Richard III, Rocky Horror Show, and Major Barbara, alongside scenic painting for institutions like Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Arizona Broadway Theatre. She has also taught scenic painting at the University of Northern Colorado, contributing to over 65 theatrical productions.