Background
Watson, Leland Hale was born on February 18, 1926 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Dallas V. and Hazel Emma (Dooley) Watson.
critic educator Theatrical lighting designer
Watson, Leland Hale was born on February 18, 1926 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Dallas V. and Hazel Emma (Dooley) Watson.
Bachelor of Arts, State University Iowa, 1948; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1951.
Instructor, Utah State Agricultural College, Logan, 1948-1949; instructor, Brooklyn College, 1952-1954; with, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, New York City, 1951-1955; with, Polakov Studio Design, New York City, 1957-1962; member of faculty, U. Houston, 1968-1971; assistant professor, C.W. Post College, L.I.U., 1971-1975; guest lecturer, Syracuse (New York) U., 1974-1975; associate professor, Purdue University, 1975-1981; professor, Purdue University, since 1981. Guest lecturer Butler U., Indianapolis.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1945. Member United Scenic Artists, International Alliance Theatrical and Stage Employees, United States Institute Theatre Technology (president 1980-1982, Fellows award, Founders award 1982, Career Achievement award 1986), Society British Theatre Designers, American Society Lighting Directors, Illuminating Engineering Society, Association British Theatre Technicians, Theatrical Protective Union #1, Canada Society television Lighting Directors, Association Lighting Designers British, Phi Beta Kappa.