Janie Howland
Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies
A professional scenic designer based in Boston.
I am a professional scenic designer based in Boston. I received my MFA from Brandeis University in scenic design and designed close to 200 shows since then. I design at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Speakeasy Stage Company, New Rep Theatre, Emerson Majestic, Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston Children’s Theatre, Stoneham Theatre, New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, American Stage Festival, New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory of Music, Barter Theatre (VA), Opera Boston, Boston Midsummer Opera, Huntington Theatre Studio 210, ART Institute, Nora Theatre, Central Square Theatre, Reagle Players, Weston Playhouse (VT), North Shore Music Theatre.
Education
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania
- M.F.A., Brandeis University
Current and upcoming courses
Think outside the box! Learn the abstract art of scenic design for the theatre and beyond. Students will learn basic drafting, sketching, script analysis and visual research to create a scenic environment for scripts written by THST playwriting students. Students will be taught the artistic and technical skills needed in order to facilitate communication and collaboration with directing and stagecraft students. Students will participate as designers in the Theatre Showcase at the end of the semester.