School of Theater

Evelyn Serrano is an LA-based, Cuban experimental multimedia and performance artist, educator, and independent curator working at the intersection of creative placemaking, memory, community engagement, activism, and land stewardship. Serrano received her MFA in Studio Art and Integrated Media... Continue reading »

Amanda Shank is an artist and educator based in Los Angeles, California. With an experimental practice rooted in the interplay between text, image, and performance, her work frequently explores themes of women’s identity and sexuality while also dismantling traditional notions of form,... Continue reading »

An illustrator, designer, and a powerhouse of creative ideas, Kristin Showalter develops concepts for The Hettema Group and brings them to life in beautifully rendered illustrations. She first entered the design world as a scenic artist, applying her painting skills to projects for Universal... Continue reading »

Keith Skretch is a Los Angeles-based media artist and theater designer fascinated by the ways images and the world encounter each other. An inaugural graduate of CalArts School of Theater’s Interactive Media for Performance track, Skretch has crafted video designs for CalArts Center for... Continue reading »

Patrick Smith is the Prop Master for the CalArts School of Theater. He has over 20 years of experience working in theater, film, and television. Prior to joining CalArts, he worked at Center Theatre Group creating props for the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Kirk Douglas Theatre.... Continue reading »

Rob Tokarz is a faculty member in the Applied Arts program. An alumnus of the Scenic Painting Specialization (MFA) at the California Institute of the Arts, Rob has spent his time since working the film industry as a Production Designer and Art Director. He has worked on projects ranging from... Continue reading »

Shay Wafer has demonstrated a stalwart dedication to the arts and community development through many years of service to the field. Her passionate vision is balanced with pragmatic experience, as she has held senior level positions at several non-profit arts organizations with a focus on African... Continue reading »