Daniel B. Chapman

Daniel came to Western Colorado University after more than 20 years working as a designer in live entertainment. He is a member of United Scenic Artists (Lighting Design and Projection Design) and, in addition to design, he has worked extensively as a production manager and technical director. He is the author of Motion (http://cue.lighting) and Light Assistant (http://lightassistant.com). He received his MFA in Lighting Design from Carnegie Mellon and his BA from The University of New Mexico. He was an Associate Professor of Theater at University of Montana Western and has taught previously at Western Illinois University and Berea College.

Courses Taught

• Stagecraft I/II
• Introduction to Theatre

Upcoming Designs (’24/’25)

• Carmen, Paper Moon/Amarillo Opera
• Madama Butterfly, Opera Southwest
• Pagliacci, Opera Santa Barbara
• La Boheme, Charleston Opera Theatre
• The Nutcracker, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (Ballet)
• Llantos 1492, Opera Southwest (World Premier)
• Doña Clementina, Opera Southwest

Recent Designs (’23/’24)

• Fanciulla de la West, Central City Opera
• Zorro, Opera Santa Barbara
• Carmen, Opera Southwest
• Before Night Falls, Opera Southwest
• Carmen, Opera Santa Barbara
• Bluebeard’s Castle, Opera Southwest

External Professional Affiliations

• United Scenic Artists LD/PJN #10960
• Associate Professor of Theatre, The University of Montana Western
• Associate Professor of Theatre, Berea College
• Assistant Professor of Theatre, Head of Lighting Design, Western Illinois University