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Jathan (Jay) Innerarity is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Lycoming College, where he contributes significantly to the Department of Theatre within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a scenic designer, artist, and educator known for integrating fine art and collaborative sculpture into stage design. Raised in eastern Texas, he brings diverse life experience, including military service in the U.S. Army, to his pedagogy.
- B.F.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
- M.F.A., University of Memphis
Professor Innerarity specializes in scenic and lighting design, with a creative philosophy that views stage design as living sculpture. His research interests include collaborative art-making, emotional expression in performance spaces, and the intersection of military experience and theatrical storytelling. He emphasizes hands-on learning and portfolio development in technical theatre disciplines.
Though no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his professional design work spans productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, and The Piano Lesson. He has also contributed to major productions like the University of Memphis's centennial Phantom of the Opera.
He is an active member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and supports student engagement through practical training, advising, and professional development. Students under his mentorship gain experience in scenic fabrication, CAD, CNC operation, welding, and lighting systems.
Professor Innerarity has held significant roles in professional theatre, including Charge Scenic Artist and Charge Sculptor, and has worked at the Hattiloo Theatre and Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. His teaching philosophy emphasizes collaboration, technical mastery, and emotional authenticity in design.
