Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

BRIE VICEK ROGERS

Education

Class of 2014	Pennsylvania State University, School of Theatre: Master of Fine Arts: Theatre ~ Emphasis in Scenic Design
2015/2013	Pennsylvania State University, Study Abroad: Eastern Europe Experience
2016/2014	Pennsylvania State University, Study Abroad: Italy Experience
2012	Pennsylvania State University, Study Abroad: London Experience, Florida State University Study Center, London, England

Class of 2011	University of Northern Colorado, School of Theatre: Bachelor of Arts: Visual Arts ~ Studio Painting Concentration, 5/2011 Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts ~ Emphasis in Design & Technology, 5/2011 Both Cum Laude and with University Honors Program Distinction
2009	Colorado State University, Study Abroad: Early Italian Renaissance Art, Santa Chiara Study Center, (Italart) Arezzo, Italy
2008	University of Northern Colorado, Study Abroad ~ Graduate Course: Ancestral Puebloan Art, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Production Experience

ATOMIC Design

January 2020 - June 2020	Designer Responsible for producing original design work, overseeing production expectations and client communications. Continued assistance to production designers. January 15 - June 1st. Work stopped due to Covid - 19.
2019	Corporate Summit and Networking Event. Designer. 1 Hotel Brooklyn. The Extraordinary Give. Designer. Lancaster County Community Foundation. Lancaster Marriott.
2018	The Extraordinary Give. Designer. Lancaster County Community Foundation. Lancaster Marriott. Corporate Celebration Event. Designer. Clair Manheim, Pennsylvania.
2017	The Extraordinary Give. Designer. Lancaster County Community Foundation. Lancaster Marriott.

2016 - 2020	Assistant Designer Responsible for assisting the primary designer in the design, communication and implementation of a variety of productions. An average of 20 - 25 shows per year, ranging from live arena concerts, charity fundraisers, television specials and corporate events. Specific responsibilities included CAD, 3D modeling and renders, and onsite art direction. Work includes global venues, outdoor truck stages and festivals, theaters and arenas from NYC to LA. Some productions not listed due to existing NDAs.
2020	AARP 19th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles. Cosmic Bash. Assistant Designer. North Museum of Nature and Science. Olympic Hall, Spooky Nook Sports. Designed, never produced due to COVID-19. Grammy Salute to Music Legends. Assistant Designer. PBS Thirteen. Pasadena Civic Center. Designed, never produced due to COVID-19. Electric Forest Festival. Assistant Designer. Designed, never produced due to COVID-19.
2019	iHeart Radio Jingle Ball. Assistant Designer, Backstage Art Direction for Television. Madison Square Gardens, New York and the Forum, Los Angeles. iHeart Radio Podcast Awards. Assistant Designer. iHeart Radio Theatre, New York. An Intimate Evening with David Foster. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. PBS Thirteen. The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. iHeart Radio Music Festival. Assistant Designer. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Summer Sonic Festival. Assistant Designer. Chiba Marine Stadium, Japan. Grammy Salute to Music Legends. Assistant Designer. PBS Thirteen. Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina. Assistant Designer. American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida. Cosmic Bash. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. North Museum of Nature and Science. Olympic Hall, Spooky Nook Sports. Firefly Festival. Assistant Designer. Dover, DE. AT&T Codes of Culture. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director in NY and Chicago. Electric Forest Festival. Assistant Designer. Rothbury, Michigan.
2018	iHeart Radio Jingle Ball. Assistant Designer, Onsite Backstage Art Direction for Television. Madison Square Gardens, New York. Grammy Salute to Music Legends. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. PBS Thirteen. Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. ISY Music Festival. Assistant Designer. Sanya, China. 29th Glaad Media Awards. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director for NY. Manhattan Hilton, New York. iHeart Radio Music Festival. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. iHeart Country Music Festival. Assistant Designer. Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas. Firefly Festival. Assistant Designer. Dover, DE. Summer Sonic Festival. Assistant Designer. Chiba Marine Stadium, Japan. Electric Forest Festival. Assistant Designer. Rothbury, Michigan. Cosmic Bash. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. North Museum of Nature and Science. Olympic Hall, Spooky Nook Sports. LGH Embrace 125. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. Lancaster General Health. Lancaster Marriott. The Chris Botti Band in Concert. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles.
2017	iHeart Radio Jingle Ball. Assistant Designer, Onsite Backstage Art Direction for Television. The Forum, Los Angeles. iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina. Assistant Designer. American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida. Firefly Festival. Assistant Designer. Dover, DE. Electric Forest Festival. Assistant Designer. Rothbury, Michigan. Summer Sonic Festival. Assistant Designer. Chiba Marine Stadium, Japan. Cosmic Bash. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. North Museum of Nature and Science. Olympic Hall, Spooky Nook Sports. iHeart Radio Music Festival. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. World Golf Hall of Fame. Assistant Designer. Cipriani Building, New York. ACLU Stand for Rights. Assistant Designer. Studio 57, New York. Grammy Salute to Music Legends. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. PBS Thirteen. The Beacon Theatre, New York. Nike "Off Campus", Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director, 23 Wall St. New York. Nike "Jersey Suite", Assistant Designer, New York. World of Business Ideas Forum. Assistant Designer. Lincoln Center, New York. iHeart Country Music Festival. Assistant Designer. Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas. NHL Allstar Game. Assistant Designer. Staples Center, Los Angeles. Turner NewFront. Assistant Designer, Onsite Art Director. Skylight Clarkson North, New York.
2016	The Extraordinary Give. Assistant Designer. Lancaster County Community Foundation. Lancaster Marriott. iHeart Radio Music Festival. Assistant Designer. T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Scenic Designer

2013	Guys & Dolls, directed by Meghan Hakes, Playhouse Theatre, Pennsylvania State University Bernstein’s Mass, directed by Ted Christopher & Matt Toronto, Eisenhower Auditorium, College of Arts & Architecture 50th Anniversary Celebration, Pennsylvania State University
2011	Footloose the Musical, directed by Monte Black, Langworthy Theatre, University of Northern Colorado, (KACTF Juried)
2010	Bright Ideas, directed by Tom McNally, University of Northern Colorado, (KACTF Juried) Three Sisters (Repertory), directed by Ken Womble, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado Anton in Show Business* (*Repertory), directed by Tracy Salter, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado
2009	Handel’s Xerxes (Opera), directed by Brian Luedloff, Langworthy Theatre, University of Northern Colorado

*2010 KACTF Meritorious Scenic Design Award

Scenic Charge Artist

2014	Next to Normal designed by Leno Toyos, Pavilion Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2013	Love’s Labors Lost, designed by Karl Jacobson, Pavilion Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2012	In the Red and Brown Water, designed by Milagros Ponce de Leon, Playhouse Theatre, Pennsylvania State University From Up Here, designed by Damian Charkiewics, Downtown Theatre, Pennsylvania State University Grand Hotel, designed by Gillian Bowden, Pavilion Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2011	Frightmare Before Christmas, designed by Shannon Knox, Playhouse Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2009	Chess, designed by Frank Chavez, Langworthy Theatre, University of Northern Colorado Beauty Queen of Leenane, designed by Aaron Sheckler, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado
2008	Into the Woods, designed by James Rogers, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado

Associated Experience

2015-2016	Design Assistant, Assistant Model Builder & Draftswoman for Milagros Ponce de Leon (Scenic Designer)
2013-2014	Paint Shop Supervisor, Pennsylvania State University 2013: No Place to Be Somebody (Assistant Charge), Dead State (Haunted House), Guys & Dolls 2014: Into the Woods, Blood at the Root Sheriff’s Town Scenic Painter, Outside Contracting
2013	Pennsylvania Centre Stage Paint Supervisor, Pennsylvania State University Good People, Downtown Theatre, designed by Shannon Knox Doubt, Downtown Theatre, designed by Dan Robinson Sheriff’s Town Scenic Painter, Outside Contracting Co-Scenic Designer/Scenic Painter, Cultural Conversations 2013, Downtown Theatre, with Val Narhood & Damian Charkiewics, Artistic Direction by Susan Russell, Pennsylvania State University
2012-2013	Frightmare Before Christmas, designed by Shannon Knox, Playhouse Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2012	Pennsylvania Centre Stage Paint Staff, Pennsylvania State University Beehive, Downtown Theatre, designed by Michael Benson I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Downtown Theatre, designed by Milagros Ponce de Leon Sheriff’s Town Scenic Painter, Outside Contracting Graduate Assistant Paint & Properties Staff, Pennsylvania State University Grand Hotel, Gizmo
2011	Graduate Assistant Paint Staff, Pennsylvania State University Radio Golf, All My Sons, Kiss Me Kate, Metamorphosis, Frightmare Before Christmas
2010-2011	Design Lab Monitor, University of Northern Colorado
2010	Little Theatre of the Rockies Paint Staff, University of Northern Colorado Tintypes, Lady with All the Answers & Steel Magnolias, Norton Theatre, designed by Zachary Keller 25th Annual Spelling Bee, Langworthy Theatre, designed by Frank Chavez (Rental) Chicago, Langworthy Theatre, designed by J. David Blatt
2008	Properties Master, The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow, directed by Ken Womble, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado Assistant Scenic Designer, Into the Woods, designed by James Rogers, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado Assistant Scenic Designer, Amadeus (digital media), designed by Marc Haniuk, Langworthy Theatre, University of Northern Colorado
2007 - 2010	School of Theatre Arts and Dance Paint Staff, University of Northern Colorado, Supervisor: Mary Lucas 2010: Guys and Dolls, El Viaje de Beatriz, Three Sisters, Anton in Show Business, Twelfth Night or... The Gun Fight at the Illyria Corral 2009: Merchant of Venice, Holes, CPVA Gala, Eclipsed, Handel’s Serse, Assassins, Beauty Queen of Leenane, CPVA Gala 2009, Chess 2008: Cabaret, The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow, Dido & Aneas, Turandot, CPVA Gala 2008, Amadeus, Elephant Man, Into the Woods, Holiday Dance 2008, Almost Maine, Cendrillon (Opera) 2007: 2007 Holiday Dance Show, Little Women, The Rocky Horror Show, Heartbreak House, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, Titanic, Flags, Bacoñ
2007 - 2008	Point Source Audio Crew, Owner Tim Jarrell Augustana, Springfest Concert Sound Crew, Nottingham Field, University of Northern Colorado Magdalen Hsu-Li Concert, Spotlight Operator, University Ballrooms, University of Northern Colorado X’d Out of Society, Sound Operator, Student Diversity Council Sponsored Event, Turner Green, University of Northern Colorado UNC Alumni Banquet, Spotlight Operator, University Ballrooms, University of Northern Colorado Assistant Stage Manager, The Rocky Horror Show, directed by Vance Fulkerson, Norton Theatre, University of Northern Colorado, Wells Fargo Theatre, Denver Convention Center & KACTF Region VII Competition, Laramie, WY
2007	Costume Crafts Supervisor, Urinetown (PHAMALY - Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League) designed by Mallory K. Nelson, Space Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts Assistant Stage Manager, Spring Opera Scenes, directed by Brian Luedloff, Langworthy Theatre, University of Northern Colorado

Teaching Experience

Penn State University, University Park Campus

2016	THEA 509/590/811 (Summer) (Adjunct Faculty Supervisor) International Study Abroad Program in Italy focusing in Rome, Florence and Venice.
2015	THEA 509/590/811 (Summer) (Assistant Faculty Supervisor) International Study Abroad Program in Eastern Europe focusing on Budapest, Hungary, Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech including the Prague Quadrennial Exhibition.
2014	THEA 253 Scene Painting (Fall) (Faculty Instructor) Introduction to painting scenery for the theatre; methods and materials. THEA 453 Advanced Techniques in Scene Painting (Fall) (Faculty Instructor) Specialty course in scenic painting for theatre with special topics in fabrics. THEA 454 Period Research (Spring) (Teacher’s Assistant, Instructor: Dan Robinson) A survey of classical Western Architecture from Ancient Greek - Present.
2013	THEA 253 Scene Painting (Fall) (Instructor, Advisor: Milagros Ponce de Leon) Introduction to painting scenery for the theatre; methods and materials. THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre, Guest Speaker (Fall) (Guest Lectures, Instructor: Bill Doan, Presented with Andrew Haag) Guest lecture on the design and technological process of producing theatre.
2012	THEA 253 Scene Painting (Fall) (Teacher’s Assistant, Instructor: Milagros Ponce de Leon) Introduction to painting scenery for the theatre; methods and materials.

Publications and Presentations

2014	A Scenic Design Monograph in Three Parts: Literary Criticism, Portfolio & Monograph Project. School of Theatre Monograph. Pennsylvania State University. State College. 9 May 2014.
2011	Technically Art: An Exploration through the Fine Art of Theatrical Scenic Design and Its Evolution and Development into a Performing and Collaborative Art. University Honors Program Thesis. U. of Northern Colorado. Greeley. “27th Annual Front Range History of Art and Visual Culture Student Symposium,” Presenter, Technically Art. Visual Arts Complex, U. of Colorado at Boulder. 16 Apr. 2011. “University of Northern Colorado's Annual Research Conference during Academic Excellence Week.” Presenter, Technically Art. University Center, U. of Northern Colorado. Leveraging the Theatrical Time Machine: The Art of the Scene Change in a Modern Musical. School of Theatre Arts & Dance Capstone. U. of Northern Colorado. Greeley.
2008	Starbuck, Jennifer. "A Higher Learning." Interview. Northern Vision Winter 2008: 14-17
2007	Greenwood Village Teen Art Board Workshop Presenter, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, CO
2006	The Crazy Women of Tennessee Williams. Writing Contributor, Designer & Actor. Arapahoe High School Theatre Company A Child’s Heaven. Short Story. MUSE Literary Arts Magazine.

Exhibitions

2021	Taste of Lititz 2021 Virtual Art Auction, Lititz Art Association, Lititz, Pennsylvania.
2020	"Outside the Lines", Taste of Lititz 2020 Virtual Art Auction, Lititz Art Association, Lititz, Pennsylvania.

2016	"Untitled Lancaster", Benefit for Public Art, Levengoods of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
2014	"Youth Art Month", Scholarship Guest Exhibitor, Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, CO
2011 - 2014	Graduate Works In Progress, Semesterly Evaluation & Exhibition of Graduate Work in the School of Theatre. Theatre Building, Pennsylvania State University
2012	Y“End of the Beginning: Realizing the Sustainable Imagination”, Display of Theatrical Models: Dames at Sea, Anna Karenina & Golden Age. National Conference on the Beginning Design Student, School of Arts & Architecture, Pennsylvania State UniversitY
2010	“Black & White Photography Finals Exhibition”, U. of Northern Colorado Arts Annex, Best in Show Series
2008	“UNC CPVA Gala Benefit Performance and Art Show”, Juried, Tointon Gallery, Greeley, Colorado “Scholarship Awards Exhibit”, Juried, Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, Greenwood
2005	“Art Attack” Juried, Arapahoe High School. Best in Show Linoleum Print
2004	“Excellence in Art” Juried Showcase, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado “Wearable Art” Juried Show, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado
2003	“Live Art”, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado
2002	“Excellence in Art” Juried Showcase, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado

Conventions and Workshops Attended

2020	Work Wisdom, Multiple Workshops, ATOMIC Design, Lititz, Pennsylvania Vectorworks Spotlight Essentials Online Course. April 21st. "Set and Production Workshop: Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE" Jason Ardizzone-West speaks about his work on Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE. April 16th.
2019	Leadership Lancaster, Class of 2019, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Work Wisdom, Multiple Workshops, ATOMIC Design, Lititz, Pennsylvania
2015	Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design & Space 2015, Prague, Czech United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Convention & Stage Expo, Cincinnati, OH
2014	United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Convention & Stage Expo, Fort Worth, Texas
2013	"Designing Woman" Carrie Robins speaks on four decades of dressing Broadway. October 2nd.
2011	27th Annual Front Range History of Art and Visual Culture Student Symposium, Visual Arts Complex, University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado “University of Northern Colorado's Annual Research Conference during Academic Excellence Week.” Presenter, Technically Art. University Center, U. of Northern Colorado. University/Resident Theatre Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Convention & Stage Expo, Charlotte, North Carolina
2010	United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Convention & Stage Expo, Kansas City, MO
2009	“University of Northern Colorado's Annual Research Conference during Academic Excellence Week.” University Center, U. of Northern Colorado. United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Convention & Stage Expo, Cincinnati, Ohio
2008	Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Regional Competition (Region VII), Laramie, WY, Rocky Horror Show, directed by Vance Fulkerson, University of Northern Colorado “Lead-On” Leadership Opportunities Conference, Presenter, Women’s Resource Center, University of Northern Colorado Colorado State Thespian Conference, Presenter Rocky Horror Show, Denver, Colorado
2007	“Lead-On” Leadership Opportunities Conference, Presenter, Women’s Resource Center, University of Northern Colorado Colorado State Thespian Conference, School of Theatre & Dance Student Representative, Denver, Colorado
2006	“Lead-On” Leadership Opportunities Conference, University of Northern Colorado
2005	Colorado State Thespian Conference, Denver, Colorado

Community Service

2018, 2019	Shock the Block Volunteer, Community Halloween Event, Rock Lititz
2017	STEM Sisters Launch Party, Presenter for ATOMIC, North Museum of Nature and Science
2017 - 2020	ATOMIC Community Events Committee Volunteer
2013 - 2014	PSU School of Theatre Student Advisory Board Member, Graduate Designers Representative
2012 -2013	Penn State Cultural Conversations New Works Festival Production Volunteer Staff
2009 - 2011	UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts Community Advisory Board Student Member Art Day, School of Visual Arts, Audio Crew and Volunteer, University of Northern Colorado (2009, 2010, 2011)
2010	Alpha Psi Omega Annual “Tommy’s” Celebration Poster Design Painter’s Club Member, University of Northern Colorado Student Senate Service, President Representative UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts on Faculty Senate
2009	UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts College Student Council Member (President 2009 - 11)
2008 - 2011	Greenwood Village Arts Festival Booth Volunteer
2008	Student Diversity Council “X’d Out of Society” Program, University of Northern Colorado
2007	Student Diversity Council “Race Solutions” Publicity, University of Northern Colorado LGBT Day of Silence Volunteer, University of Northern Colorado Greenwood Village Arts Festival Booth Volunteer French Language Club, University of Northern Colorado
2007-2011	United States Institute for Theatre Technology UNC Student Chapter Member (Vice-President 2008, 2010), (Acting President 2009), (Public Relations Officer, Poster & Polo/T-Shirt Designs, 2007-10)
2006 - 2009	Women’s Resource Center Volunteer (United Sisters Service Group 2006 - 9, President 2008 - 9) (Eating Disorders Awareness Week Committee 2007, 2008, 2009) (Fall Bazaar, Volunteer, U. of Northern Colorado, 2007, 2008, 2009) (“Lead-On” Conference Presenter 2007, 2008) (Take Back the Night March & Rally Committee 2006, 2007, 2008) Poster & T-Shirt Designs: Magdalin Hsu-Li, Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Take Back the Night UNC Student Senate Diversity Council Representative (Women’s Resource Center)
2006 - 2008	UNC Honors Program International Film Series Volunteer
2001 - 2007	Greenwood Village Teen Art Board President and Student Volunteer, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado

Awards and Honors

2014	Anne Gibson Award for Theatre Design & Technology, School of Theatre, Pennsylvania State University
2007 - 2011	University of Northern Colorado Dean’s List
2011	David and Dawn Grapes Director’s Award, School of Theatre Arts and Dance
2010	Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Meritorious Achievement in Scenic Design : Three Sisters / Anton in Show Business Repertory Designs, directed by Ken Womble / Tracy Salter, University of Northern Colorado
2009	B. William Van Loo Memorial Award (Academic Scholarship), University of Northern Colorado
2008	Alpha Psi Omega “Tommy Award” for Best Properties Master
2006	Arapahoe County Arts Student Scholarship Albert E. Cole Memorial Scholarship Best Cameo Actress, The Sound of Music AHS Theatre Arapahoe High School Scholar’s Activity Award Lettered in Theatre Academic Letter
2004	Lettered in Chess

Professional Organizations

Leadership Lancaster ~ Class of 2019

Lititz Art Association ~ Since 2020

Lancaster Art Association ~ Since 2021

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen ~ Since 2021

United States Institute of Theatre Technology ~ Since 2007

Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization ~ Since 2007

Certifications

American Red Cross CPR/AED Adult/Child First Aid Certified

PADI Certified Advanced Scuba Diver

Special Skills

Can Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle

Manual and CAD Drafting (Vectorworks Proficiency)

Cinema4D Experience

Experience in Sketchbook Pro, Procreate and Sketchup

Familiar with most Office and Standard Computer Software

Familiar with Adobe Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, Acrobat

French Language Proficiency

Able to Read Music

Research Area & Interests

National Arts Advocacy

Visual and Performing Arts Integration

Industrial and Live Event Design

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