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Michael C Jackson is a Full Professor of Theatre Design and Production Manager at Indiana State University within the College of Arts & Sciences, Theater Department. With 15+ seasons at Crossroads Repertory Theatre as both designer and Director of Production since 2015, he maintains active roles in regional theater productions and university administration.
His academic credentials include:
- M.F.A. in Theater Design from New York University (2004), focusing on Lighting Design with dissertation "Mad Forest" by Caryl Churchill
- B.S. in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Evansville (2001), supplemented by Studio Art and Art History studies
Research emphasizes lighting/scenic design innovation and production management, featuring student-centered collaboration and international investigations into emerging theatrical technologies funded by university grants. His creative practice bridges academic instruction with professional design for regional theaters.
Recognition includes multiple Authors and Artists awards:
- Authors and Artists (May 2024)
- Authors and Artists (May 2020)
- Authors and Artists (May 2019)
- Authors and Artists (May 2018)
Secured $3,405 in research funding through Faculty International Travel Grant ($1,250) and Emerging Design Technologies investigation ($2,155). Community engagement spans lighting design for Community Theatre of Terre Haute productions, OLLI guest lectures, and high school theater consulting from 2015-2017.
Leads Crossroads Repertory Theatre's production team while collaborating with Indianapolis Shakespeare Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, and Cardinal Stage on major productions including "Romeo and Juliet", "August: Osage County", and "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical".
