DUSTIN K. SHAFFER, MFA
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College of Southern Nevada 3500 East Cheyenne Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89030 dustin.shaffer@csn.edu (702) 651-2711 |
Education
- MFA in Theatre & Design, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), 2009.
- Thesis - Space Aliens & Transexuals: Designing the Rocky Horror Show (2009)
- MA in Theatre, Missouri State University (Springfield, MO), 2006.
- Thesis - A Creative Project in Costume Design: Escape from Happiness (2006)
- BGS in Theatre & Film, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS), 1998.
Awards & Honors
- KCACTF Road Warrior Award for Excellence in Production Response, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region II), 2014.
- Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Ensemble & Stage Direction, Barefoot in the Park (Frostburg State University), Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region II), 2013.
- Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Ensemble, Angels in America, Pt. I: Millennium Approaches (Frostburg State University), Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region II), 2012.
- Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Costume Design, Ruined (Frostburg State University), Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region II), 2012.
- Irene Smart Raines Award, 1st Place Graduate Costume Design Competition, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Tartuffe (University of Florida), 2008.
- Hubbell Theatre Scholarship Award Recipient, University of Florida, 2008.
- David Weiss Costume Design Award, 1st Place Graduate Costume Design Competition, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region IV), Mother Courage and Her Children (University of Florida)
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Theatre & Dance Department, University of Florida, 2006-2008.
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Theatre & Dance Department, Missouri State University, 2003 & 2004.
- Best Director, The Nashville Tennessean, Bash: The Latterday Plays, Actors Bridge Ensemble, 2002.
- Best Production, The Nashville Tennessean, Bash: The Latterday Plays, Actors Bridge Ensemble, 2002.
Academic Appointments
College of Southern Nevada
Instructor
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Instructor
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Instructor
- THTR 100, Introduction to Theatre
- THTR 105, Introduction to Acting
- THTR 201, Costume Design I
- THTR 208A, Acting Practicum
- THTR 208C, Costume Practicum
- THTR 208E, Special Topics Practicum
- THTR 211, Stage Makeup Design
- THTR 214, Costume Technology
Instructor
- COMM 103, Script Analysis
- COMM 104, Theatre Design
- COMM 105, Theatre Appreciation
- COMM 106, Improvisation
- COMM 107, Stagecraft
- COMM 109, Reader’s Theatre
- COMM 110, Theatre History
- COMM 120, Fundamentals of Acting
- COMM 206, Theatre Workshop
- COMM 207, Fundamentals of Speech
- COMM 216, Advanced Acting
- COMM 299, Independent Study (Stage Props)
- COMM 299, Independent Study (Scenic Design)
Assistant Professor
- TH 100, Theatre Appreciation
- TH 155, Makeup
- TH 181, Script Analysis
- TH 251, Costume Construction
- TH 395, Period & Style
Assistant Professor
- THEA 102, Shop Practicum
- THEA 104, Production Crew Practicum
- THEA 106, Introduction to Theatre
- THEA 107, Introduction to Theatrical Vision
- THEA 203, Costume Technologies
- THEA 307, Costume Design
- THEA 425, Theatre History I
- THEA 426, Theatre History II
- THEA 465, Projects in Theatrical Design
- THEA 490, Special Topic in Theatre Arts (Advanced Costume Design)
- THEA 499, Directed Study (Theatre of the Italian Renaissance)
- Portfolio Review
Assistant Professor
- THR 1033, Introduction to Theatre
- THR 1053, Stagecraft
- THR 2043, Introduction to Film
- THR 2031, Makeup
- THR 3063 Costume Design
- THR 3053 Scene Design
- THR 4013, Theatre Management
- THR 4023, Directing
- THR 4951, Intensive Studies (Theatrical Design & Drawing)
- THR 4963, Practicum
- THR 4991, Independent Study (Advanced Costume Design)
Adjunct Instructor
- TDR 2000, The Film Experience
Graduate Assistant
- THE 2000, Theatre Appreciation
- TPA 2232C, Beginning Costume & Lab
Graduate Assistant
- THE 109, Performance Studies
- THE 101, Introduction to Theatre & Drama Arts
University & College Service
College of Southern Nevada (2018 – present)
- Arts & Letters Assessment Committee, 2018 – present
- Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee, 2018 – present
- Nevada Faculty Alliance, 2018 – present
- NFA Newsletter Committee, 2020 – present
- NFA Diversity Committee, 2021 – present
- Costume Designer, The Monsters are Due on Maple Street, Virtual Theatre Production, Spring 2020
- Production Manager, MONO NO AWARE, Virtual Theatre Production, Fall 2020
- Poster design, MONO NO AWARE, Fall 2020
- Tenure Committee, Robin Starke (Art), Fall 2020
- Actor, Waiting for Lefty, Mainstage Theatre Production, Spring 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)
- Advisor, Performing Arts Club (theatre), 2019-2020
- Co-Sponsor, Performing Arts Club (theatre), 2018 – 2019
- Costume Designer, The Pillowman, Mainstage Theatre Production, Spring 2019
- Poster design, The Pillowman, Spring 2019
- Poster design, The Idea Man, Fall 2019
- Academic advising, Department of Theatre, 2015 – 2018.
- Recruitment, Department of Theatre, 2015 – 2018.
- Faculty Sponsor, Panther Players (Theatre Club), Department of Theatre, 2015 – 2018.
- Marketing Committee, 2015 – 2018.
- Online Instruction Committee, 2015 – 2018.
- Health & Wellness Committee, 2016 – 2017.
- Curriculum Committee, 2015 – 2016.
- Academic advising, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2014 – 2015.
- Recruitment, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2014 – 2015.
- International Studies Committee, 2014 – 2015.
- Academic advising, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2011 – 2014.
- Recruitment, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2011 – 2014.
- Faculty Sponsor, BTGLASS (LGBT Student Organization), 2012 – 2014.
- Faculty Sponsor, Alpha Psi Omega, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2012 – 2014.
- Chairperson, Design & Technology Assessment Committee, Department of Theatre & Dance, 2013.
- Americans with Disabilities Act/Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Group, 2013.
- Women’s Studies Steering Committee, 2011 – 2013.
- Production Respondent, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region II), 2013.
- Website Administrator, Theatre & Dance Department, 2012 – 2013.
- Academic advising, Department of Theatre, 2009 – 2011.
- Recruitment, Department of Theatre, 2009 – 2011.
- Homecoming Committee, 2009.
- Faculty Sponsor, Chi Sigma Theta, Department of Theatre, 2010 & 2011.
- Coordinator, Stage Crew Showdown, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region V), 2010.
- Production Respondent, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region V), 2010.
Related Employment
- Project Manager & Costume Designer, NBC/PBS Sprout (Philadelphia, PA), 2012.
- Costume Shop Manager/Resident Designer, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (Clinton, IA), 2012-2013.
- Resident Costume Designer, Festival 56 (Princeton, IL), 2011.
- Production Assistant, Actors Bridge Ensemble (Nashville, TN), 2009.
- Props Master, Cape Playhouse (Dennis, MA), 2008.
- Guest Artist, Drury University (Springfield, MO), Costume Designer: Working, Sylvia, & Original Play Festival, 2006.
- Wardrobe Supervisor, Stages St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), 2005.
- Marketing Assistant, Tent Theatre (Springfield, MO), Summer 2004.
- Dramaturge, Actors Bridge Ensemble (Nashville, TN), 2001 - 2003.
- Producer, New Works Lab Festival, Actors Bridge Ensemble (Nashville, TN), 2002.
- Artistic Director & Producer, The Players (Nashville, TN), 2001 - 2003.
- Production Assistant, Nashville Film Office (Nashville, TN), 2001-2003.
- Casting Assistant, Wright-Laird Casting (Kansas City, MO), 1997-1998.
Professional Memberships
- College of Southern Nevada, NFA/AAUP Chapter, 2018 – present.
- USITT, 2018 – present.
- Theatre Communications Group (TCG), 2007 – Present.
- University of Florida Alumni Association, 2014 – Present.
- Kansas National Education Association, 2017 – 2018.
- International Brecht Society, 2003 – 2018.
- University of Kansas Alumni Association, 2012 – 2016.
- University of Kansas Friends of Theatre (FROTH), 2013 – 2018.
- Southeastern Theatre Conference, 2008 – 2015.
- Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, 2007 – 2015.
- Alpha Psi Omega, 2011 – 2013.
Conferences Attended
- AAUP Summer Institute, Chicago, IL, College of Southern Nevada, 2019.
- USITT Conference, Louisville, KY, College of Southern Nevada, 2019.
- Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), Louisville, KY, Frostburg State University, 2012.
Workshops Presented
- Community College: A “Win-Win” Proposal, Panther Preview Days, Neosho County Community College, Chanute, KS, Fall 2017.
- Developing the Digital Portfolio, Kansas Thespians, Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, KS, Spring 2015.
- Developing the Digital Portfolio, Department of Theatre & Dance (Rehearsal & Production), Southeast Missouri State University, Fall 2014.
- No Fear Costume Drawing for Stage Design, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Towson University (Baltimore, MD), Spring 2013.
- Multimedia Costume Rendering, Virginia Thespians, George Mason University (Fairfax, VA), Spring 2012.
- Multimedia Costume Rendering, West Virginia Thespians, Marshall University (Huntington, WV), Spring 2012.
- No Fear Costume Drawing for Stage Design, Pennsylvania Thespians, North Penn High School (Lansdale, PA), Spring 2011.
- Figure Drawing for Costume Design, Maryland Thespians, Tuscarora High School (Frederick, MD), Spring 2011.
Community Service
- Artistic Advisory Board, The Majestic Rep Theatre (Las Vegas), 2020 – present.
- Costume Designer, Faust: A Monologue, The Majestic Rep Theatre (Las Vegas), Summer 2020.
- Production Designer, Reverse Psychology, The Majestic Rep Theatre (Las Vegas), Summer 2020.
- Production Designer, Encore, The Majestic Rep Theatre (Las Vegas), Summer 2020.
- Costume Designer, Dance Nation, The LAB LV, Spring 2020.
- Costume Designer, The Royale, The LAB LV, Fall 2019.
- Volunteer, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 2019 – present.
Special Skills
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Theatre & Film Related
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References
Personal and professional references available upon request.