Kirk A. Domer

Kirk A. Domer is a Professor of Scene Design and Director of Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies at Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre within the College of Arts & Letters. His academic career spans teaching, leadership, and professional theatre design.

• Education:
• BA in Theatre from Ashland University
• MFA in Scene Design from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Domer’s research integrates technical precision with artistic vision in scene design, emphasizing collaborative processes between directors and designers. His work extends to arts administration, educational theatre, and stage design for professional productions.

Notable Achievements: He co-authored the book Collaboration in Theatre and designed world premiere productions for renowned artists like Mitch Albom. His leadership roles include Chairperson of the MSU Department of Theatre (2010–2020) and Acting Associate Dean of Academic Personnel and Administration at MSU (2022–2023).

Scientific and Academic Honors:

• Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership (2023)
• Special Achievement Award from Ashland University (2022)
• Houston Theater Awards Finalist for Best Scene Design (2022, 2020)
• Standing Ovation Award for Educational Theatre (2021)
• Paul Varg Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019)

Teaching and Mentorship: Domer’s courses include THR 214 Introduction to Scene Design, THR 414 Advanced Scene Design, and graduate design studios. He established the Larry and Linda Stone & Kirk A. Domer Summer Circle Theatre Fellowship to support student mentorship.

Professional Collaborations: He has collaborated with institutions such as Stages Repertory Theatre, A.D. Players, and Williamston Theatre, and contributed to MSU’s new scene shop and 3D-printed PPE during the pandemic (2020).