BRANDON PT DAVIS

CURRICULUM VITAE

Professional Experience

Scenic & Experiential Designer specializing in theatrical production, live events, and immersive environments. Over 130 realized productions across regional theatres, academic institutions, and experiential design projects.

EDUCATION

MFA

University of California, Irvine

Drama [Scenic Design]

Thesis production: Company (Scenic Design). Designed five realized productions including American Idiot, Parliament Square, and The Penelopiad. Developed advanced scenic design course for upper-level students.

BFA

Stephens College

Theatre Arts

Capstone: All My Sons (Scenic Design). Received Apprenticeship Scholarship requiring 20+ weekly hours in scene shop, gaining practical training in construction, painting, and technical support.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brandon PT Davis Design LLC

2024–PRESENT

Scenic & Experiential Designer

Independent design practice specializing in theatrical scenic design and experiential environments. Providing comprehensive design services from concept development through technical documentation and installation supervision.

Adaptive Design Services

2022–PRESENT

Sr. Scenic & Experiential Designer

Senior design role creating immersive environments and experiential activations for brands and events. Collaborating on architectural visualizations, branded environments, and large-scale experiential projects bringing theatrical storytelling techniques to commercial applications.

Academic Appointments

2017–2025

Various Institutions

Teaching positions at Stephens College, University of Missouri, and other institutions. Courses include Scenic Design, Digital Design Tools, and Production Design. Mentoring emerging designers in both traditional craft and contemporary digital workflows.

Regional Theatre Positions

2012–2017

Various Theatres

Resident and guest scenic designer positions at regional theatres across the United States. Designed productions ranging from intimate dramas to large-scale musicals, developing expertise in diverse theatrical styles and production scales.

RECENT SCENIC DESIGN

Selected productions from 2023-2024

ProductionDirectorCompanyYear
Clue On StageJohn HemphillStephens College2024
UrinetownJoy PowellUniversity of Missouri2024
The Music ManBernie MonroeOkoboji Summer Theatre2024
Barefoot in The ParkBrett OlsonOkoboji Summer Theatre2024
Freaky FridayJosh WaldenOkoboji Summer Theatre2024
BaskervilleStephen BrotebeckOkoboji Summer Theatre2024
9 to 5Brandon RileyUniversity of Missouri2024
FootlooseJamey GrishamStephens College2024
Boeing, BoeingJohn HemphillStephens College2024
Bright StarAndre' RodriguezDenver School of the Arts2024
Christmas CarolCourtney CrouseStephens College2023
An Enemy of The PeopleLR HultsUniversity of Missouri2023
Songs For a New WorldLisa BresciaStephens College2023
The Wedding SingerBernie MonroeOkoboji Summer Theatre2023
Dial 'M' For MurderFred RubeckOkoboji Summer Theatre2023
ColeAlison MorooneyOkoboji Summer Theatre2023
Head Over HeelsJosh WaldenTheatre SilCo2023
Curtain Up! StephensLisa BresciaStephens College2023
LoteríaSara RodriguezTheatre SilCo2023
Spelling BeeTodd DavidsonStephens College2023

Over 130 realized productions since 2009. Complete production history available upon request.

ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGN

Selected assisting credits working with established designers

ProductionDirectorCompanyYear
The Play that Goes WrongTom BuderwitzSeattle Rep2025
The Importance of Being EarnestJo WiniarskiUtah Shakespeare Festival2025
A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and MurderJo WiniarskiUtah Shakespeare Festival2025
Steel MagnoliasJo WiniarskiUtah Shakespeare Festival2025
The Book Club PlayJo WiniarskiCincinnati Playhouse in the Park2025
SouvenirJo WiniarskiPioneer Theatre2024
RagtimeJo WiniarskiThe Ruth: Hale Orem2024
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812Jo WiniarskiPioneer Theatre Company2024
Jersey BoysJo WiniarskiPioneer Theatre Company2024
MatildaJo WiniarskiPioneer Theatre Company2023

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Design & Fabrication

Computer Drafting, Digital Rendering, Graphic Design, Hand Drafting, Model Making, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Scenic Construction, Foam Construction, Scenic Painting, MIG Welding, PC Build

3D Modeling

Vectorworks, Trimble SketchUp, Cinema 4D

Graphics & Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Vectorworks, Filter Forge, Procreate

Real-Time Rendering

Twinmotion, Enscape, Unreal Engine (basic)

AI Tools

MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, Sora

Video & Media

Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Resolume, Camtasia

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Complete production history, detailed project descriptions, and professional references available upon request

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KEY STATS

130+
Productions
15+
Years Experience
USA 829
Union Member

AFFILIATIONS

United Scenic Artists

Local 829

Member, 2023–Present

USITT

United States Institute of Theatre Technology

Member, 2009–Present

CONTACT

Location

Southern California