Background
Eastman, James Earl was born on December 11, 1946 in Reno. Son of John Wright and Edith Emma Eastman.
Theatre educator set and lighting designer
Eastman, James Earl was born on December 11, 1946 in Reno. Son of John Wright and Edith Emma Eastman.
Bachelor, University Nevada, 1968. Master of Arts, San Francisco State University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Bowling Green State University, 1977.
Technical director, CC Prodns., Frankfurt, Federal Republic Germany, l978; technical director, Sierra Horizons Repertory, Sparks, Nevada, l979; technical director, Reno Little Theatre, l979-80; technical director, San Antonio Ballet, l98l-85; stage electrician, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Grand Hotel, Reno, l979-80; lecturer theatre, University Texas, El Paso, l980-8l; shop foreman, University Texas, El Paso, l982-84; assistant professor theatre, University Texas, El Paso, 1984-1990; associate professor theatre, since 1990; lighting designer, Moulin Rouge Dinner Theatre, El Paso, l982-84.
Member United States Institute for Theatre Technology, International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees, Southwest Theatre Association, Texas Educational Theatre Association.
Married Ellen Brown, September 28, 1983.