Sam Kitchel
Theatre Specialist
Chicago
After gaining a breadth of experience working as the head of electrics for a multi-venue public school system and in varying lighting and electrics roles with regional theatres, Sam spent several years in architectural lighting as a designer, distributor, and application engineer.
From his work in the architectural lighting field, Sam gained in-depth knowledge of the collaborative architectural process from multiple viewpoints. He values clear and detailed communication of specifications and designs to help pave a smooth path to successful project completion.
Center of Creative Arts
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Bowmer Theatre, Theatre Lighting Renovation
Champaign Central High School
Francis Xavier Warde School
Completed Prior to Joining Schuler Shook
Space Shuttle Pavilion at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Andaz Maui at Wailea
TAO Downtown
Gato Restaurant
Education
- BFA - North Carolina School of the Arts
- Kenan Fellow at the Kennedy Center
Awards
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Andaz Maui at Wailea
- IES Award of Merit, 2014
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TAO Downtown
- IES Award of Merit – TAO Downtown, 2014
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Space Shuttle Pavilion
- GE Edison Award of Excellence – Space Shuttle Pavilion, 2012