Thomas P. Swetz – Theatre Arts Production Coordinator

Thomas P. Swetz (Theatre Arts Production Coordinator, Technical Director, Shop Supervisor, Rentals Coordinator) is an Alumnus of WCSU earning his B.A. in Theater Arts – Performance option.  He also holds an MFA from the  University of Idaho in Theatre Arts -Technical Direction.   He is the former Technical Director for the Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT as well as the former Scenic Designer/Technical Director at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville , NY, and former Production Manager/Technical Director for ACT of CT, A current Owner of In Motion Dance Center – Lagrangeville, NY – 31 years, and a Professional Magician for 44 years, performing as RedMagik.

Tom is a proud member – USITT (Unites States Institute for Theatre Technology), ESA (Event Safety Alliance), NYSTEA (New York State Theatre Educators Association), SAFD (Society of American Fight Directors, Certified Combatant – Single Sword, Broadsword/Shield), and S.A.M (Society of American Magicians).  He has performed on camera in the NBC series Mercy, Harrison Ford movie Morning Glory, and the Showtime series, The Big C.  Tom spent 3 years at Hersheypark, (2 as a performer, 1 year as writer, producer, director, performer) as well as 6 months in Germany in The Magic of Traumland.

For more information please visit www.redmagik.com.

Contact Information
Thomas P. Swetz, Theatre Arts Production Coordinator
Department of Theatre Arts
203-837-8020
swetzt@wcsu.edu

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