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Drew Schmidt is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Coordinator of Worship Arts at Northwestern College, with over 20 years of professional experience in theatrical design and church leadership. He has designed more than 40 productions at Northwestern College and external venues including the Minnesota Fringe Festival and Orange City Tulip Festival Night Show.
His educational background includes:
- M.F.A. in Lighting and Sound Design from Illinois State University
- B.A. in Theatre and Computer Science from Northwestern College
Schmidt's research integrates theatre technology with worship arts, focusing on lighting, sound, and projection design systems. His dual expertise in theatre and computer science drives innovation in digital media applications for performance spaces and church environments, particularly through interdisciplinary worship arts education.
Schmidt actively disseminates knowledge through design workshops at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and created "The Nerdy Professor" website—a globally used resource for theatre and church technicians. His service extends to leading the media team for Rocky Mountain High youth conference (serving 3,000+ participants) and providing design services for Hermosa Cove resort in Jamaica.
