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Both realized and non-realized/paper projects are eligible to be considered for National Selection.
Design, Technology, and Management
Come join the celebration of your work, engage with your peers and professionals, and receive valuable responses to your work. The primary way for designers, technicians, artisans, and managers to be involved in the regional festival is through the Design, Technology & Management (DTM) Expo. There are other DTM-related events and activities during the Festival as well. See below for more information.
Ways to get involved – Students:
At the Festival – Students:
In addition to the DTM Expo, workshops and panels, you can participate in more ways–some you have to apply for ahead of time. Click below to learn more.
Looking for DTM Registration?
If you’ve checked out the pages linked above and are ready to register for the DTM Expo, Stage Management Fellowship, and/or any other DTM event at the Festival, visit the DTM Event Registration page.
Ways to get involved – Faculty/Staff & Professionals:
Faculty and Professionals can get involved too! Click below to learn more.
At Festival:
Throughout the Year:
- Production Respondents
- Help the DTM Chairs and Co-Chairs plan for the next Festival
Peggy Mead-Finzio
Co-Chair Design, Technology, & Management
Associate Professor of Theater
Saginaw Valley State University
Curtiss Hall 188
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-964-7371
Ann Dasen
Co-Chair Design, Technology, & Management
Central Michigan University
Associate Professor of Costume Design and Makeup
Department of Theatre and Dance
Moore 152
(989)774-3262
Kim Instenes
Co-Vice Chair Design, Technology, & Management
Carthage College
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Department of Theatre
Jeff Sherwood
Co-Vice Chair Design, Technology, & Management
Michigan Technological University
Assistant Professor of Sound Design
Visual & Performing Arts
1400 Townsend Dr
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-2162