Faculty & Staff

Jody J. Sekas (scenic design)

M.F.A. - Humboldt State University

B.A. - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Jody Sekas is an assistant professor of Scene Design and Theatre Technology in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Dance at Humboldt State University and is the faculty scenic designer for departmental productions. He teaches courses in scenic design, scene painting, beginning and advanced technical production, properties design, CAD and computer rendering, and theatre history. Prior to Humboldt, Sekas was assistant professor and scenic & lighting designer for the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and for four seasons was the resident scenic and lighting designer for the Sioux Falls Community Playhouse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In addition to his resident design and collegial experience, Sekas has done freelance design work for the University of Sioux Falls, Omaha Theatre Company for Young People, Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, Eau Claire Children's Theatre, Ferndale Repertory Theatre, and has served as assistant scenic designer for The Western Stage. Sekas received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Technical Theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Scenic Design and Technical Direction from Humboldt State University.