Brandon McNeel brandonmcneel.

com
brandonmcneel@gmail.com
Scene Design
Education
2010-Present Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA M.F.A. Drama/Scene Design, Currently Enrolled
2005-2008 University of Montana Missoula, MT B.F.A Drama-Design/Tech, Minor in Studio Art, Graduated
with Honors May 2008
2003-2005 Northwest College Powell, WY A.A. Art, Graduated May 2005

Design Credits
Scene Designer Sweeney Todd Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Dir Joe Calarco 2012
Scene Designer Glengarry Glen Ross Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Dir Michael Murphy 2010
Props Master Leading Ladies Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT Dir Greg Johnson 2010
Des John Shaffner/Joe Stewart
Scene Designer Fully Committed Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Dir David Mills-Low 2009
Scene Designer Rabbit Hole Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Dir Stacy Ohrt-Billingslea 2009
Scene Designer Undone Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Dir Bernadette Sweeney 2009
Scene Designer Stop Kiss U Montana Drama/Dance Missoula, MT Dir Deb Voss 2008
Scene Designer Sister Mary Ignatius Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Dir Rosie Seitz Ayers 2008
Props Master The Marriage of Bette & Boo When in Rome Productions Missoula, MT Dir Julia Griffin 2007
Props Master Still Life with Iris U Montana Drama/Dance Missoula, MT Dir Teresa Waldorf 2006
Props Master Reefer Madness! The Musical K-Mo Productions Missoula, MT Dir Tassi Duffner 2006
Props Master Sight Unseen K-Mo Productions Missoula, MT Dir Sara Birk 2006

Professional Technical/Assistant Credits

Asst Charge Artist Chautauqua Theater Co Chautauqua, NY Chg Artist Keri Kriston 2011
Asst Scene Des A Dream Play Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Des Danielle Laubach 2011
Dir Sarah Krohn
Asst Scene Des Dido and Aeneas Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Des Umgi Lee 2010
Dir Gregory Lehane
Properties Asst Applied Internship Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA Prop Master Jon Ward 2010-11
Asst Scene Des Bus Stop Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT Des Bill Raoul 2010
Charge Artist The Nutcracker Garden City Ballet Missoula, MT Des Alessia Carpoca 2008
Scene Shop Staff To Kill a Mocking Bird Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT National Tour 2008
Asst Scene Des The Pillowman Montana Rep Missoula Missoula, MT Des Bill Raoul 2007
Dir Bobby Gutierrez
Scene Shop Staff Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT National Tour 2007
Scene Shop Staff UM Drama/Dance University of Montana Missoula, MT Work Study Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Commissions
Commissioned to design, build and install podium emblems and signs for UM's Mansfield Center's Defense Critical Language and Culture
Program. 2009
Commissioned to design, build and install the University of Montana Journalism/Broadcasting department's news anchor desk. 2008

Skills and Experience

excellent drawing skills - basic hand and machine sewing - scenery construction - costume and set rendering - sculpture - Photoshop
hand drafting - AutoCAD - color mixing - figure drawing - scenic painting - basic rigging - model building - matting and framing - canvas
building

Awards and Recognition

2007-2008 University of Montana Drama/Dance; Award of Excellence
2005 Phi Rho Pi – Speech and Debate Nationals Tournament in Philadelphia, PA – Duo Interpretation Bronze Metal (With duo partner Megan Fish)
2004 Phi Rho Pi – Speech and Debate Nationals Tournament in Woodland Hills, CA – Duo Interpretation Gold Metal (With duo partner Megan Fish)
2004 Phi Rho Pi – Speech and Debate Nationals Tournament in Woodland Hills, CA – Parliamentary Debate Bronze Metal (With partner Arianne Rapkoch)

References
Available upon Request

Online portfolio can be found at brandonmcneel.com