Spencer
Donovan

Spencer Donovan
Spencer Donovan is a transgender queer artist currently studying scenic art and design at Indiana University. He received his undergraduate degree in theatre from Loyola University Chicago in 2018. He prides himself on his identity as an LGBT designer and hopes to use art to create a more inclusive and open-minded world. As a scenic and projection designer, he works to make theatre more sustainable, cutting down on scenic waste by incorporating projections when he is able. 
Read More
You are viewing Spencer Donovan’s public profile. To message Spencer, view contact information, professional endorsements, activity, and more, join Stagetime.
Join to Connect

Biography

Spencer Donovan

Spencer Donovan is a transgender queer artist currently studying scenic art and design at Indiana University under Reuben Lucas. He is projected to graduate with a masters in design in spring, 2023. He received his undergraduate degree in theatre from Loyola University Chicago in 2018, where he studied design under Tim Mann, Lee Keenan and Rachael Healey. He promises quality, and believes that good design is only possible through solid communication and collaboration between a director and their design team. He prides himself on his identity as an LGBT designer and hopes to use art to create a more inclusive and open-minded world. As a scenic and projection designer, he works to make theatre more sustainable, cutting down on scenic waste by incorporating projections and rented or reused items into designs when he is able. He is constantly striving to give transgender individuals a voice, and working to make the industry a safer and more inclusive space.



Experience

Experience

Projections Designer, Scenic Charge, Props Master

2021 - Present
Filled various roles for the summer theatre seasons from 2021-2023 including props master (Closer Than Ever), Projections Designer (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The 39 Steps), and scenic charge (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The 39 Steps).
Bloomington, IN, USA

Scenic Design Graduate Student

2019 - Present
Acted as scenic designer, projections designer, props master, or scenic charge artist on all main stage shows from 2019-2023. Productions as scenic designer include Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Carrie The Musical, Jump, Twelfth Night, Servant of Two Masters and Ascendant.
Carroll, IL

Scenic Designer

2018 - Present
Acted as resident scenic designer and scenic charge for TLP's 2018 summer season. Returning summer of 2023 as a guest designer
Chicago, Illinois

Scenic Designer

2015 - 2016
Acted as scenic designer and props master on several main stage and second stage shows including Tin Types, She Kills Monsters and Eurydice

Expertise

Special Skill

Immersive Theater

Musical Theater

Theater

Design

Graphic Designer

Industry

Higher Education

Education