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Jake Ewonus

Assistant Professor of Scene Design
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 005
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursday - 8am-12pm
Or by appointment
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Biography

Jake Ewonus studied in the area of technical theatre and scenic design. Has professional credits from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co., Smuin Ballet, Maryland Opera Studio, and Savannah College of Art and Design, where he was Professor of Production Design and Graduate Program Coordinator for 4 years. Has worked in Film and Television, with credits for AMC, Netflix, and Hulu. ​

Current Courses

THE 464.003 Advanced Projects In Design

THE 309.001 Directed Projects

THE 309.002 Directed Projects

THE 408.002 Directed Projects In Acting And Directing

THE 287.008 Independent Study

THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Scene Design

THE 366.001 Rendering Techniques For The Stage: Media Exploration

THE 466.001 Rendering Techniques for the Stage: Media Exploration

THE 362.001 Scenic Design

THE 460.001 Scenic Design

THE 367.001 Scenographic Techniques

THE 430.001 Seminar in Costume & Scenic Studies

THE 302.002 Theatre Practicum

THE 302.006 Theatre Practicum

Teaching Interests & Areas

Scenic Design conceptualization, Visual research, 3D computer modeling, CAD drafting, practical model making, theatre history, script analysis and interpretation

Research Interests & Areas

His studies focus on the connection between design and the psychological space the audience shares. How to create a collective emotional experience through the visual storytelling of scenic design.

MFA Scenic Design

University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts Scenic Design

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Performances and Exhibits

A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jake Ewonus
February 2025 - June 2025
Hamlet
Jake Ewonus
February 2025 - June 2025
The Importance of Being Earnest
Jake Ewonus
February 2025 - June 2025
Urinetown
Jake Ewonus
October 2025
Escobar's Hippo
Jake Ewonus
September 2024 - February 2025
Carry-On
Jake Ewonus
Dreamworks. 2022 - 2024

Presentations

Design in Academia, Health of Our Programs. URTA. (2025)
KCACTF Respondent "Ride the Cyclone" by Lewis University. KCACTF Response. KCACTF Region 3. (2025)