Patrick Reading

Patrick Reading is a Professor of Practice and Technical Director at Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Returning to his alma mater, he previously served as a Teaching Assistant Professor/Technical Director at the University of North Dakota, where he oversaw technical operations, stage management, and properties while designing for regional community theatre and arts groups.

• Current roles: Professor of Practice, Technical Director
• Prior roles: Teaching Assistant Professor/Technical Director at University of North Dakota
• Professional work: Production Manager for South Dakota and North Dakota Shakespeare Festival's The Merchant of Venice (2024), technical director for North Dakota Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors (2022)
• Volunteer leadership: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region V Stage Management Fellowship Coordinator, KCACTF Region V Advisor Board member

His expertise spans technical theatre, sound design, and theatrical production, with notable projects including designing for opera companies, repertory theatres, and creating promotional art installations like the 8’ tall monster for the North Dakota Museum of Art's Maurice Sendak exhibition.