Tyler Micheel

Tyler Micheel serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of South Dakota, specializing in Theatrical Lighting and Sound Technology.

Education:

• MFA in Theatre Design and Technology, University of South Dakota, 2016
• BS in Digital Arts and Design, Dakota State University, 2012

Research Interests:

• Lighting Design
• Sound Design
• Lighting Technology
• Sound Technology

His work integrates artistic and technical approaches to stage production, focusing on innovative applications of lighting and sound systems in theatrical contexts. He presented his lighting design for "Ride the Cyclone" at the USITT National Conference in Seattle (2024), demonstrating practical applications of his expertise.

Professional Activities:

• Active presenter at national theatre technology conferences
• Practicing theatre designer and technician based in Northwest Arkansas