معرفی
Samuel Verdino serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Direction within the Arts Dance & Theatre school at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He concurrently holds a position with the Hot Glass Team at the Corning Museum of Glass, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic theatre production and glass artistry. His professional practice integrates technical precision with artistic innovation across multiple performance disciplines.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College (2020)
- Master of Fine Arts, Tulane University (2023)
Research Interests
Verdino's work centers on the intersection of theatrical production and material arts, with primary focus on technical direction systems and their practical implementation. His research explores structural solutions for scenic design, advanced lighting control methodologies, and production management frameworks for live performance. A distinctive thread involves the integration of glassblowing techniques into theatrical contexts through live demonstrations, creating unique bridges between craft traditions and stagecraft.
Teaching and Professional Practice
- Teaches Stagecraft, Theatre Practicum, and Theatre Workshop courses
- Conducts student collaborations in technical theatre operations and glassblowing applications
- Maintains active practice through Corning Museum's Hot Glass Team demonstrations
Professional Affiliations
His institutional presence spans university theatre production and the Corning Museum's educational programming, where he contributes to public engagement with both traditional theatrical techniques and contemporary glass artistry through live performance demonstrations.
