Casey Kearns (Scenic Designer) resides in his home state of Nebraska as a freelance scenic designer. Formally, he served as the Production Manager and Head of Undergraduate Design and Production at the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, as an Associate Professor of Scenic Design at the University of Wyoming, and as a faculty member at the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Indianapolis. His design credits include well over 200 productions, including Shakespeare, opera, ballet, modern drama, classical works, and musical theatre. Casey is an active long-time member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and served as the Commissioner for the Scene Design and Technology Commission, an Associate Commissioner, a Vice-Commissioner for Programming, and as a Vice-Commissioner for Scenic Design, the USITT Conference Committee and the USITT Nominations Committee. He proudly earned his Master of Fine Arts in Scenography (Scenic, Lighting, and Costume Design) from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!) and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chadron State College in Theatre. During his "free time," Casey enjoys photography, cooking, traveling, gardening, laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing and spending time with his dog, Theodore.
Theodore (Assistant Scenic Designer) As a Wyoming native, Theodore was first discovered shortly after Christmas as a puppy in at Waggin’ Tails Shelter in Torrington, WY, alongside his abandoned mother and two brothers (Alivn and Simon). His siblings’ names and the timeliness of his discovery alone should have been an early indication of his untapped career in show business.
Theodore’s very first public pup-formance debut was in Oct. 2025 when he played the role of Toto in the Cody Theatre Company's production of The Wizard of Oz, where Casey also served as the scenic and projection designer. He was thrilled to share the stage with so many other talented individuals at the Cody stage and won the hearts of many!
At nearly thirteen years old, Theodore has lived in Laramie, WY. Indianapolis, IN. Houston, TX, and now quietly resides in the panhandle of Nebraska with his dog dad. As an avid traveler and curious adventurer, he has journeyed across eleven states, often accompanying his dad. Theodore enjoys napping beside his dad’s chair in the design studio, treats of all kinds, sunning, chasing squirrels, keeping the neighbors’ curious cats at a safe distance, cuddles, riding in the hotel elevators, and spending time with his Grandma, who also spoils him dearly.
