Familiar Face

Velda Lyness

Theatre Specialist
Performing Arts Center
Tuscarawas Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I help in the planning, coordinating and implementing of the technical support (sound and lights) needed for each scheduled event in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) and/or around the Tuscarawas Campus. I also assist in the set up and tear down of these events.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

September 2012

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Technical Director, Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor, Michigan

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

The area is beautiful, and the people here are extremely friendly and upbeat - and enthusiastic students.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

The Tuscarawas Campus boasts a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with community support and presents top-of-the-line, big-name performers. How could I stay away?

RESIDES IN:

Dover, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Miami, Fla.

EDUCATION:

B.F.A. in Technical Theatre from Florida State University 

HOBBIES:

I love to read, fish and do craft projects.