People - Theatre Planners
Todd Hensley has supervised theatre consulting services for over 350 projects since joining Schuler Shook in 1988. He brings a 30-year background in theatrical production and facilities design to his consulting work. His continued involvement in professional theatre informs his work as a consultant and strengthens Schuler Shook’s ongoing connection to the performing arts. His background includes theatrical lighting design for such companies as The Goodman, Victory Gardens, and Northlight Theatres in Chicago, and opera companies in Chicago; Miami; San Diego; Washington, D.C.; Minnesota; Cleveland; Milwaukee; Tulsa; and Virginia.
Todd has been a guest lecturer for architecture classes at the University of Kansas, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Illinois Institute of Art and has taught theatre courses at DePaul University.
Tateuchi Center, Bellevue, Washington
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota, Florida
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle, Washington
Millennium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Doha Convention Center and Tower, Doha, Qatar
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Feasibility Study, Los Angeles, California
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, Illinois
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, California
DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Martin Theatre at Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois
Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, Illinois
Peninsula Players, Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Ahmanson Theatre - Proscenium renovation, Los Angeles, California
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, Tennessee
Gary Comer Youth Center, Chicago, Illinois
University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center, Laramie, Wyoming
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Noel Fine Arts Center, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Fine Arts Center addition, Parkside, Wisconsin
Central Michigan University - Music Building, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Eastern Illinois University - Doudna Fine Arts Center, Charleston, Illinois
Kennedy-King College, Chicago, Illinois
McKendree University - Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, Lebanon, Illinois
North Central College Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center, Naperville, Illinois
Pacific Lutheran University - Eastvold Hall, Tacoma, Washington
University of South Dakota - Slagle Auditorium, Vermillion, South Dakota
Forest Hills Community Fine Arts Center, Forest Hills, Michigan
Little Village High School, Chicago, Illinois
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, Joplin, Missouri
Rochester High Schools, Rochester, Michigan
Singapore American School, Singapore
International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
New Songdo City International School, Seoul, Korea
Wave Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia
AIA Chicago Honor Award – Lookingglass Theatre
USITT Merit Award – Lookingglass Theatre
USITT Merit Award – Schauer Arts and Activities Center
USITT Honor Award – Martin Theatre
USITT Merit Award – Navy Pier, Skyline Stage
IALD Award of Excellence – Millennium Park
AB - Morehead State University
MFA - University of Minnesota
American Society of Theatre Consultants
United Scenic Artists of America
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Society for College and University Planners
League of Historic American Theatres
Forward, Acoustical Design of Theatres for Drama Performance 1985-2010, by
Bradley, Ryherd and Vigeant, Acoustical Society of America, 2010
“How to Beat the Budget: When Value Engineering is Not Just Cost-Cutting,” – LDI Conference, Fall 2010
“Transforming a University Arts Building for 21st Century Practice,” – College Building Expo, 2010
"The Creative Rehearsal Room," – Theatre Communications Group National Conference, 2010
“Acoustics and Theatre Consulting: A Special Relationship,” – Acoustical Society of America, 2009
"Temples of the Future," LDI National Conference, 2007
“The Renovation of Marion Oliver McCaw Hall” – Opera America Conference, 2006
“Buildings for Tomorrow’s Audience: What do our Theatres Need?” – Theatre Communications Group National Conference, 2006
"Daylighting in Performance Spaces" - USITT National Conference, 2006
"Top 10 Blunders in Theatre Planning – and How to Fix ‘em" - TCG National Conference, 2005
"Opera and Theatre" – TCG National Conference, 2005
“’Green’ Strategies for Performing Arts Facilities” – IAAM PAFAS 2004
"What does The Lion King Want?" - LHAT National Conference, 2004
"Challenges of Outdoor Performances" – USITT National Conference, 2003
"Getting Started in the Business" – LDI National Conference, 2003
