Background
Claassen, John Carl was born on April 13, 1949 in New York City. Son of Harold William and Joanne Ruth (Keenan) Claassen.
Claassen, John Carl was born on April 13, 1949 in New York City. Son of Harold William and Joanne Ruth (Keenan) Claassen.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Manhattan School Music, 1972. Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, 1984.
Set designer Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, California, since 1990. Costume designer Florida State Opera, Tallahassee, since 1985. Resident designer Bronx Opera, New York City, since 1987.
Set designer and costume Opera Delaware, Wilmington, since 1990. Scenic artist Glimmerglass Opera, Cooperstown, New York, 1989-1990, Yale University, New Haven, 1987-1988.