Dan Bilodeau

Dan Bilodeau is the Mark and Marcia Bailey Professor of Speech and Theatre at the University of Maine, where he has taught since 2008. He specializes in Scenic Design and Scenic Art, contributing to both academic and professional theater communities. His work spans regional theaters in New England, corporate events for companies like State Farm and IBM, and collaborations with institutions such as the Theater at Monmouth, where he has designed over twenty plays.

Education: B.A. in Theater from Clark University; M.F.A. in Theater Design from Brandeis University, studying under Karl Eigsti, Debra Booth, and Bob Moody.

Research interests focus on scenic design innovation, interdisciplinary theater production, and the intersection of corporate storytelling with live performance. His professional portfolio includes extensive scenic artistry and design for classical and contemporary works, particularly Shakespearean plays.

Awards: Honored as the endowed Mark and Marcia Bailey Professor, recognizing his contributions to theater education and practice.

Advising and Grants: While not explicitly detailed, his roles imply mentorship of student designers and potential involvement in institutional grants supporting theater programs. Active in the School of Performing Arts, he contributes to curricular development and community engagement initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Serves as resident scenic designer for the Theater at Monmouth, leading collaborative design teams for major productions.