THE 39 STEPS
Scenic Design
LEGOLAND MONSTER MAZE
Concept Design
SUOR ANGELICA
Scenic Design
NICKELODEON'S GAME CHANGERS
Production Design
ABOUT

Theron (HE/HIM) is a scenic designer and visual artist with a passion for immersive, story-driven environments that shift how we experience the world around us. With a body of work spanning theatre, television, and live experiences, his work is rooted in emotion, atmosphere, and a sense of play. Based in New York City, he is always up for the next weird and wonderful project.

DESIGN PROJECTS
FILTER
PROCESS
CURRENT & UPCOMING
Netflix Upfront 2025 (Scenic Designer) - Perelman Performing Arts Center, NYC
NFL Slimetime Season 4 (Production Designer) - Nickelodeon
My First Nutcracker (Scenic Designer) - Theatre Row, NYC (Off-Broadway) - dir. Kristin Brooks Sandler
Broken Images (Scenic Designer) - Paradise Factory, NYC (Off-Off-Broadway) - dir. Susanna Jaramillo
RESUME
SELECT DESIGN CREDITS
SCENIC DESIGN
The Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare & Company, MA - dir. Kate Kohler Amory (2024)
The Winter's Tale - Shakespeare & Company, MA - dir. Tina Packer (2024)
The Wizard of Oz (Co-Designer) - Geva Theatre Center, NY - dir. Zi Alikhan, co-des. Mark Wendland (2023)
My First Nutcracker - Theatre Row, NYC (Off-Broadway) - dir. Melissa Riker (2022, 2023)
Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues - Shakespeare & Company, MA - dir. Raz Golden (2022)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
TELEVISION
NFL Slimetime - Production Designer (Season 4; 23 Episodes)
TV (Nickelodeon) Showrunner: Shawn Robbins
Nickelodeon's Game Changers - Production Designer (Special)
TV (Nickelodeon) Showrunner: Shawn Robbins
The Kelly Clarkson Show - Assistant Art Director (Season 5)
TV (NBC) Art Director: Melissa Shakun
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Art Director (Seasons 10-11; 6 Episodes)
TV (NBC) Production Designer: Kelly Hanson
MTV's Fresh Out Live - Art Director (Seasons 3-5; 17 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; 1 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
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN & THEMED ENTERTAINMENT
Zangen:Design - Associate Designer (2022-2023)
Design and Digital Rendering for Large-Scale Events, Tours, Cruise Ships and Restaurants. Clients Include Celebrity Cruises, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Aerosmith, Virgin Voyages, Riot Games, The Legal Defense Fund and More.
RWS Entertainment Group - Freelance Scenic Designer (2021-2023)
Design and Digital Rendering for Cruise Ships, Immersive Experiences and Theme Parks. Clients Include Warner Bros, SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND New York, MSC Cruises, Big Cedar Lodge, Milwaukee Zoo and More.
Accent on Cincinnati - Freelance Concept Design & Illustration (2018-Present)
Digital Rendering for 65+ 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.
ASSOCIATE SCENIC DESIGN
Vladimir - Manhattan Theatre Club, NYC (Off-Broadway) - des. Mark Wendland
Unknown Soldier - Arena Stage, DC - des. Mark Wendland (2024)
The Gardens of Anuncia - Lincoln Center Theatre, Mitzi Newhouse, NYC (Off-Bway) - des. Mark Wendland (2023)
I Can Get It For You Wholesale - Classic Stage Co., NYC (Off-Bway) - des. Mark Wendland (2023)
Anastasia - Second U.S. National Tour - dir. Sarah Hartmann, des. Alexander Dodge (2021-2022)
Whisper House (NY Premiere) - 59E59 Theaters, (Off-Bway) - 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
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
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)
EDUCATION & AWARDS
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
BFA Scenic Design; 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
BRANDS

A Doll's House, Part Two - Stella Adler Studio , NYC - dir. Luis-Daniel Morales