Apollo Mark Weaver

Apollo Mark Weaver serves as Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at Louisiana State University's School of Theatre, bringing over two decades of professional experience from national venues including Geva Theatre Center, Arizona Theatre Company, and Utah Shakespeare Festival. His career spans scenic design, artistry, and education across Philadelphia, Chicago, and upstate New York theatre communities.

His academic credentials include a BA in Theatre Arts, magna cum laude, from Nazareth College (2001) and anticipated MFA completion in Scenic Design from Temple University (2017). Previous teaching appointments include Juniata College, Utah Valley University, and Arizona State University.

Weaver's creative practice centers on scenic design with specialized expertise in scenic art and murals, blending historical authenticity with contemporary spatial composition. His work demonstrates mastery of traditional craftsmanship integrated with modern technologies like Vectorworks and Sketchup, emphasizing material innovation and collaborative design processes across classical and new-play repertoires.

Recent productions (2021-2024) reveal exceptional versatility across genres—from Shakespearean histories like Henry VIII to contemporary works such as Roe—showcasing his ability to translate textual analysis into dynamic visual environments that prioritize audience perspective and directorial collaboration while maintaining technical precision.

His professional recognition includes:

• Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Gene Chesley Memorial Design Award (2015)

As an educator, Weaver mentors students through hands-on crew leadership, emphasizing budget management, technical execution, and empathetic collaboration. His philosophy focuses on developing diligent, artistically committed professionals prepared for industry challenges through real-world production experience.

With extensive charge artist experience at major festivals, Weaver leads integrated design teams that merge artistic vision with practical construction, maintaining rigorous standards for scenic artistry while fostering creative problem-solving among student and professional crews.