USITT Scene Design & Technology Commission

The Scene Design & Technology Commission furthers interest in the areas of scene design, scenic painting, and properties: provides information about innovations and trends within the field, encourages improvements in the teaching of design.

Commission Leadership:

Commissioner: Bridgette Dennett
Commissioner: Steph Charaska
   
Membership Representative: April Bartlett
International Representative: Jennifer Ivey
   
Co-Coordinator for Award Adjudicators: Kristen Martino
Co-Coordinator for Award Adjudicators: Brad Steinmetz

Coordinator of Communications: vacant
Coordinator of DAA: Kathryn Kawecki
Coordinator of Exhibits: Milinda Weeks

Coordinator of SCD/Props Lab: Ben Hohman
Coordinator of SCD/Props Lab: Ashley Crockett Guido

Coordinator of Paint Lab: Jamie Clausius

Paint Lab Assistant: Erin Auble

Paint Lab Assistant: Angelique Powers

Guild of Scenic Artists Representative: Cayla Ray-Perry

S*P*M Representative: Ben Hohman

Updated: July 3, 2025

Projects

Among other projects, the Commission honors distinguished scenic designers with awards and sessions about their designs during the Annual Conference & Stage Expo. Some of those honored are Ralph Funicello, Karl Eigsti, and Richard L. Hay.