John McCall
McCall's past work as a stage technician and designer within his community inspired him to become a director. McCall Studied Design and Technology at the University of Wilmington, Where He also the Lighting Sound, And Projection/Multi-media supervisor for the Theatre Department.
He has also done several Directing workshops with Anne Bogart, and Brian Kulick. He has also worked with and Learned from a brilliant visual artist and filmmaker Sabina Jacobsson. John McCall believes that theatre is an art with limitless potential, that has the capacity to reflect and tell truths about human nature and our experiences while remaining genuine to our realities, Or possibly other realities.
Everything learned and experienced in life, inspires us to create. It helps us breathe something that’s thoughtful, and new to life in the art form.
Education
Work
Experience
2022 - Present
Illinois State University
Master of Fine Arts Theatre: Directing
2017
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts Theatre: Design and Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of Arts
2012
Illinois State University
2022 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Experiencing Theatre (THE 152) Breakout Instructor: undergraduate class for non majors discussing the principles of Theatrical processes and productions.
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
2013-2022
2018-2022
Stage/Lighting Technician
Worked on over 300+ live shows at this
local stage crew position to help with
the variety of incoming performances.
Oversee the day to day operation of the lighting, sound and multi-media systems, and the supervision of staff and students in these areas including usage and maintenance of related equipment.
Lighting, Sound, Projection Supervisor