Scott Olinger

Scott Olinger is a Professor of Theatre and Head of Design and Production for the Department of Theatre at Cornell College, with an established career in theatrical design and production. His work spans regional and national stages, integrating technical expertise with artistic innovation.

His academic credentials include:

• MFA in Lighting Design, Penn State University (1999)
• BA in Theatre, University of Northern Iowa (1995)

Professor Olinger specializes in theatre design disciplines, with primary focus on lighting, scenic, and projection design. His teaching portfolio encompasses foundational and advanced courses including Drafting for the Theatre, Scenic Painting, Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre, and location-based studies in NYC and Chicago. His creative output demonstrates consistent engagement with historical and contemporary design practices, particularly in multimedia integration for live performance.

Professional highlights include lighting design for the world premiere of Strokes of Genius; Three Operas of Grant Wood, lighting and projection design for The Pitmen Painters at Wabash College, and Revival Theatre Company's 9 to 5. He has also contributed to high-profile broadcast projects including DirecTV's Nick and Artie Show, the 2012 London iTunes Festival, and live Superbowl 2013 programming as Best Boy/Programmer.