Joel Ernst
Technical Direction & Education
Douglas Freeman High School - Crucible
-Photo Credit: Joel Ernst
With over ten years of experience teaching technical theater to high school and college students in academic and camp based settings, my goal is to use technical theater as a vehicle for community building and to put the A into STEAM. I strive to create engaging and informative lessons that my students can use in or out of a theater building.
Douglas Freeman High School - Crucible
Set Design - Joel Ernst
Lighting Design - Joel Ernst
Photo Credit - Joel Ernst
In over ten years of experience in theater sound, light, electrics, stage management, budgeting, personnel management and set construction, I have worked to gain a thorough understanding of the various aspects involved in creating a successful production. My expertise in these areas will allow me to make a positive contribution to any project we will undertake.
What the Constitution Means To Me
-Photo Credit: Sarah Rolleri
Winter 2024
A custom designed and constructed box for corporate customer. It required laser and manual cutting. Sapele wood sealed with lacquer, with a brass inlay.
Customer - Big Secret Richmond, Virginia
Design, Construction & Photo - Joel Ernst
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Commercial production allows an opportunity to build items that that are not constrained by theatrical design demands. These project can be large scale or require minute hand detailing.
Commercial Production
Take a closer look at some of my more interesting projects over the years
Foam carved slug for Virginia Rep's touring department.
Paint, carving, photo - Joel Ernst
Circa July 2021
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