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Jim Koehnle serves as Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design and Technology at Kentucky Wesleyan College, concurrently holding the positions of Technical Director and Resident Designer for the Theatre Arts Department and Wesleyan Theatre Works. His teaching portfolio includes Intro to Theatre, Fundamentals of Production, Stage Management, Stagecraft, and Stage Electrics.
His educational background includes:
- Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design from Kent State University
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University
With over 25 years of professional experience in technical theatre, Professor Koehnle specializes in scenic design and stage technology. His creative work encompasses designs for productions such as "Little Women," "Sweeney Todd," and the world premiere of "Roscoe" at Seagle Festival, demonstrating a fusion of artistic vision and technical engineering. He emphasizes collaborative, hands-on learning in theatrical production through building environments, props, and stage machinery.
While Professor Koehnle's role as a faculty member likely involves student mentoring, the available text does not specify any current or past advisees. Similarly, no information is provided regarding research grants or scientific awards.
Professor Koehnle leads the production team for Wesleyan Theatre Works, directing set construction, props fabrication, and stage management for mainstage productions. His expertise spans furniture building, statue carving, puppet engineering, and complex structural solutions like suspended steel staircases over revolving scenery, providing students with immersive technical training.
