ABOUT
Theron Wineinger is a scenic designer and visual storyteller for the entertainment industry. He is passionate about the power of design to shape our understanding of the world.
Theron holds a BFA in Scenic Design from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) located in Cincinnati, Ohio. There, he was the scenic designer for a double bill production of Puccini's operas Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, closing CCM's 150th anniversary mainstage season.
He has applied his skills in design, drafting, rendering and model construction to many projects spanning theatre, television, themed entertainment, corporate events and beyond. As an associate scenic designer, he has worked on and off-Broadway with designers including Alexander Dodge, Mark Wendland, and Ann Beyersdorfer to bring their visions to life.
Theron was the 2018 recipient of USITT's W. Oren Parker Scene Design Award, a juried award presented to one graduating scenic designer in the country. His work was also featured at the 2018 Young Designer's Forum, an exhibition of student design work across multiple disciplines.
Theron is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. He lives in New York City with his husband, Frankie, and their 2 cats.
UPCOMING
My First Nutcracker (Scenic Designer) - New York City Children's Theatre (Off-Broadway) - dir. Melissa Riker
League of Legends Worlds Finals 2022 (Art Director) - Riot Games - des. Josh Zangen
Christmas Fart! (Scenic Designer) - Theatre Row, NYC - Thrapp Theatrics
RESUME
SCENIC DESIGN: NEW YORK
The Great Hunger (World Premiere) - The Tank, NYC - dir. Erica Zippel Schnitzer (2021)
Songs For a New World - New City Music Theatre, NYC - dir. Miles J. Sternfeld (2021)
The Giant Hoax - Theatre Row, NYC (Off-Broadway) - dir. Christopher Michaels (2019)
Playdate (World Premiere) - Dixon Place, NYC - dir. Erica Zippel Schnitzer (2019)
Carcass (World Premiere) - Shetler Studios, NYC - dir. Bruce Ornstein (2019)
Clybourne Park - Stella Adler Studio, NYC - dir. Luis-Daniel Morales (2019)
Escape From Happiness - Stella Adler Studio, NYC - dir. Kern McFadden (2019)
The Crucible - Stella Adler Studio, NYC - dir. Roger Benington (2018)
Top Girls - Stella Adler Studio, NYC - dir. Michael Grenham (2018)
Uncle Vanya - The Lee Strasberg Institute, NYC - dir. Victoria Collado (2018)
SCENIC DESIGN: REGIONAL + EDUCATIONAL
Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues - Shakespeare & Company, MA - dir. Raz Golden (2022)
9 to 5 - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. Stephen Svoboda (2021)
Heathers - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. Stephen Svoboda (2021)
Puffs - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. Amanda Bruton (2021)
Dance Nation - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. David Cotter (2021)
Elf the Musical - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. Stephen Svoboda (2020)
Freaky Friday - Heidelberg University, OH - dir. Stephen Svoboda (2020)
Sylvia - Summer Rep Theatre Festival, CA - dir. Shad Willingham (2019)
The 39 Steps - Summer Rep Theatre Festival, CA - dir. Shad Willingham (2019)
Joseph... Technicolor Dreamcoat - Weathervane Playhouse, OH - dir. Kirsten Upchurch (2019)
Billy Elliot - Weathervane Playhouse, OH - dir. Kirsten Upchurch (2019)
Aida - Weathervane Playhouse, OH - dir. DJ Salisbury (2019)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - The Carnegie, KY - dir. Kurt Domoney (2019)
In Love and Warcraft - The Carnegie, KY - dir. Maggie Perrino (2018)
A Man's World - Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA - dir. Jason McDowell-Green (2018)
Sweet Charity - Toledo Repertoire Theatre, OH - dir. Debra Ross Calabrese (2018)
A Streetcar Named Desire - Falcon Theatre, OH - dir. Nate Netzley (2018)
How Beautiful They Were - Cincinnati Chamber Opera, OH - dir. Meredith Kitz (2018)
Suor Angelica - University of Cincinnati (CCM), OH - dir. Meredith Kitz (2018)
Gianni Schicchi - University of Cincinnati (CCM), OH - dir. Andreas Hager (2018)
We The People - Stage 773, Chicago IL - dir. Derek Van Barham (2018)
The Amish Project - Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA - dir. Ann Noling (2017)
Transformations - University of Cincinnati (CCM), OH - dir. Emma Griffin (2017)
Middletown - University of Cincinnati (CCM), OH - dir. Richard E. Hess (2016)
ASSOCIATE SCENIC DESIGN
Anastasia - Second U.S. National Tour - dir. Sarah Hartmann, des. Alexander Dodge (2021-2022)
Whisper House (NY Premiere) - 59E59 Theaters, (Off-Broadway) - dir. Steve Cosson, des. Alexander Dodge (2020)
Unmasked (USA Premiere) - Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ - dir. JoAnn M. Hunter, des. Alexander Dodge (2020)
Unknown Soldier - Playwrights Horizons, (Off-Bway) - dir. Trip Cullman, des. Mark Wendland (2020)
Ragtime - Playmakers Rep, NC - dir. Zi Alikhan, des. Mark Wendland (2019)
Yoga Play - Syracuse Stage, NY - des. Ann Beyersdorfer (2022)
Olay Live; The Road to Glow - New World Stages, (Off-Bway) - des. Ann Beyersdorfer (2019)
ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGN (Selected)
The Rose Tattoo - American Airlines Theatre (Broadway) - dir. Trip Cullman, des. Mark Wendland (2019)
A Walk on the Moon - George Street Playhouse, NJ - des. Marina Draghici (2020)
Chasing Rainbows - Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
The Thirteenth Child (USA Premiere) - Santa Fe Opera, NM - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
The Flamingo Kid - Hartford Stage, CT - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
The Engagement Party - Hartford Stage, CT - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
Vanity Fair - Shakespeare Theatre Company, DC - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
Vanity Fair - American Conservatory Theatre, CA - des. Alexander Dodge (2019)
Fiorello! - Manhattan School of Music, NYC - des. Brian Dudkiewicz (2019)
Lempicka - Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA - des. Riccardo Hernandez (2018)
The Closet - Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA - des. Allen Moyer (2018)
Seared - Williamstown Theatre Festival, MA - des. Tim Mackabee (2018)
MODEL MAKING (Selected)
The Music Man - Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway) - des. Santo Loquasto (2022)
Company - Jacobs Theatre (Broadway) - des. Bunny Christie (2021)
Grand Horizons - Hayes Theatre (Broadway) - des. Clint Ramos (2020)
TELEVISION
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Art Director (Season 10; One Episode)
TV (NBC) Production Designer: Kelly Hanson
MTV's Fresh Out Live - Art Director (Season 3; Six Episodes)
TV (MTV) Art Director: Laura Bacon Zarn
The Kids Tonight Show - Assistant Art Director (Season 1; 20 Episodes)
TV (Peacock) Art Director: Melissa Shakun
Law and Order - Assistant Art Director (Season 22; One Episode)
TV (NBC) Art Director: Derek Wang
2 Joysticks and a Couch - Production Designer
Streaming (Twitch @ crownchannel) Executive Producer: Gabriel Molton
The Queen Family Sing-Along - Set Decorator
TV (ABC) Executive Producer: Patrizia DiMaria
CORPORATE & THEMED ENTERTAINMENT
Zangen:Design - Assistant Designer (2022-2023)
Design and Digital Rendering for Large-Scale Events, Tours, Cruise Ships and Restaurants. Clients Include Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Riot Games, The Legal Defense Fund and More.
RWS Entertainment Group - Seasonal Designer (2021-2022)
Design and Digital Rendering for Cruise Ships, Immersive Experiences and Theme Parks. Clients Include Warner Bros, SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND New York, MSC Cruises, Milwaukee Zoo and More.
Accent on Cincinnati - Freelance Concept Design & Illustration (2018-Present)
Digital Rendering for Trade Shows and Corporate Events: Duties Include 3D Modeling and Graphics Creation.
Clients Include Proctor & Gamble and their Multinational Brands: Tide, Gain, Downy, Nestle, Braun, Olay and More.
EDUCATION & AWARDS
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
BFA Scenic Design 2018; Magna Cum Laude, Distinguished University Honors Scholar
USITT W. Oren Parker Scene Design Award - 2018 Recipient
Juried Award Presented to an Outstanding Undergraduate Scenic Design Student
USITT Young Designer's Forum - 2018 Participant
References Available Upon Request.
A Doll's House, Part Two - Stella Adler Studio , NYC - dir. Luis-Daniel Morales (Canceled due to Covid-19)