Jerry William Abbitt

Background

Abbitt, Jerry William was born on March 1, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James and Ethel Mae (Jenkins) Abbitt.

Education

Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Murray State University, 1973; Master of Arts, Purdue University, 1975; Master of Fine Arts, Purdue University, 1980.

Career

Scenographer, Theatre Tulsa, 1976-1979; artistic director, Kaintuck Territory, Benton, Kentucky, 1979; production program coordinator, professor design technology, California State University, Northridge, since 1980. Consultant Guntown Mountain, Cave City, Kentucky, 1976. Freelance lighting designer, Tulsa, 1976-1979.

Lighting designer Actors Alley Repertory Theatre, Van Nuys, California, since 1980, West Coast Ensemble, Los Angeles, since 1992, Los Angeles Theatre Center, since 1996. Scene designer Little Broadway Prodns., North Hollywood, California, since 1985.

Achievements

• Jerry William Abbitt has been listed as a noteworthy Theater technologist, designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1966-1970. Member of the United States Institute Theatre Technology, International Association Theatre Stage Employees.

Interests

• Avocations: motorcycles, guitar, theater, golf.

Connections

1 child, Logan Rupert Sebastian;m. Erica Paley Stevens, August 5, 1996.

Father:

James Abbitt

Mother:

Ethel Mae (Jenkins) Abbitt