People - Theatre Planners
Robert Shook enthusiastically brings to every project a wealth of experience in professional theatre, having been been involved in the planning of auditoria and audience areas for hundreds of theatres around the world. His depth of experience as a professional theatrical designer provides him with a keen understanding of backstage operations and technical systems. A noted expert in the field, he is featured in the stage lighting textbooks, Scene Design and Stage Lighting and also Stage Lighting: Foundations and Applications. He promotes intimacy and flexibility in theatre design and is a strong proponent of the collaborative process in the development of successful performing arts facilities.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – David H. Koch Theater, New York, New York
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, Illinois
The Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Feasibility Study, Los Angeles, California
Tateuchi Center, Bellevue, Washington
Cairns Entertainment Precinct, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, Michigan
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle, Washington
Civic Opera House, Chicago, Illinois
Washington Opera, Washington, DC
Dallas City Performance Hall, Dallas, Texas
Doha Convention Center, Doha, Qatar
University of Chicago - Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Chicago, Illinois
University of Chicago - Mandel Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Northwestern University - Bienen School of Music, Evanston, Illinois
DePaul University - The Theatre School, Chicago, Illinois
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, Valparaiso, Indiana
Eastern Illinois University - Doudna Fine Arts Center, Charleston, Illinois
Central Michigan University Music Building, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan
Singapore American School, Republic of Singapore
International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
Millennium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, Illinois
Navy Pier - Skyline Stage, Chicago, Illinois
Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, Illinois
Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, Illinois
Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago, Illinois
Sala Beckett, Barcelona, Spain
Central Square Theatre, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Court Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Illinois
Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, Illinois
USITT Honor Award - Martin Theatre
USITT Merit Award - Skyline Stage
USITT Merit Award - Lookingglass Theatre
IALD Award of Excellence – Millennium Park
BFA - Lighting Design - Goodman School of Drama
MFA - Theatre Production Design - Ohio University
American Society of Theater Consultants - President, 1995-98
International Association of Venue Managers
International Society for the Performing Arts
American Institute of Architects, Professional Affiliate
International Association of Lighting Designers - Board of Directors, 2007-08
United Scenic Artists of America - Midwest VP, 1978-88
United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Midwest Board, 1974-76
“The Front Door: Modern Front of House Design” - International Theatre Engineering & Architecture Conference, 2010
“The Role of the Architect in Theatre Facility Design” - North American Theatre Engineering & Architecture Conference, 2008
“Keys to Collaboration: Successful Teams and Buildings” - USITT National Conference, 2010
“It’s Not Just Lighting the Stage Anymore - Cross-over and Lighting Designers Then and Now” - USITT National Conference, 2010
“Evolution in the Design of Front of House Spaces” - USITT National Conf., 2009
“Architectural Dimming and Controls” - USITT National Conference, 2009
“Lighting for Museums and Galleries” - USITT National Conference, 2007
“Making Great Multipurpose Theatres” - USITT National Conference, 2007
"Making Flexible Truly Spectacular" - TCG National Conference, 2007
"Buildings for Tomorrow's Audience: What Do Our Theatres Need?" - TCG National Conference, 2006
"Top 10 Blunders in Theatre Planning (and How to Fix 'Em)" - TCG National Conference, 2005
"Successes and Classic Blunders" - IAAM Performing Arts Conference, 1997
"What is a Theatre Consultant?" - USITT National Conference, 1997
"Design of Performing Arts Facilities" - AIA National Convention, 1996
"Applying Theatrical Techniques to Architectural Lighting" - Lightfair, 1995
"Network Wiring Techniques for Theatrical Lighting" - ASTC Forum, 1993
"Theatrical and Architectural Lighting Control" - USITT Conference, 1992
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