ABOUT

Wladimiro A. Woyno R.

Wladimiro A. Woyno R. is a projection designer and technologist passionate about live performance. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, he holds an MFA in Design from Yale School of Drama and a BFA in Design and Production from the University of British Columbia. A devoted collaborator with the creative teams of several companies, he is often prototyping tools, images and visual environments that engage the sensory imagination. 

With a technical background in stage lighting, video and carpentry, his work explores the adaptation of new technologies into the theatrical tradition. Interested in the development of theatre spaces, show control and scenography he is an avid learner, constantly inventing and exploring.

His credits include Since I Can Remember (The Wooster Group), Kiss (Yale Repertory Theatre, USA); Parade (Nederlands Dans Theater, Netherlands); The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst (Ghost River Theatre, Canada);  This American Wife (Next Door @ NYTW); Salome (M3 Productions, Brooklyn); If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, Bulgaria! Revolt!, The Merchant of Venice (Yale School of Drama, USA); RE:UNION (Yale Cabaret); Gallery+Lumia (Yale Art Gallery);  Ziriguidum (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Canada); and Sometime Between Now and When the Sun Goes Supernova (Theatre Junction, Canada).

He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Theatre Production and Design Area at Simon Fraser University’s School for the Contemporary Arts.

He is currently an Associate Member and a Technical Artist at The Wooster Group. 

Wlad Woyno

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education and training

EDUCATION

Institution

Dates

MFA in Design

BFA Theatre Design and Production

Stage Carpenter Work/Study

Scenic Carpenter Work/Study

Lighting Technician Work/Study

International Baccalaureate

Yale School of Drama

University Of British Columbia, Canada

The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada

The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada

The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada

The American School of São Paulo

Class of 2018

Class of 2012

October 2009 – August 2010

May 2009 – September 2009

June 2008 – August 2008

Class of 2007

Current and previous employment

Employment

employer

dates

Assistant Professor
Theatre Production and Design 

Technical Video Artist – Associate Member

Master Electrician

Assistant Technical Director Audio/Video/Rigging

 Stage/Lighting/Projections Technician

Frederic Wood Theatre Rental Technician

Dorothy Somerset Studio House Technician

AMS Resource Groups Design
 and Publications Coordinator 

Simon Fraser University
School for the Contemporary Arts

The Wooster Group

Theatre Junction GRAND

Kidd Pivot: The Tempest Replica Tour

Shadbolt Arts Centre, Burnaby

University of British Columbia, Canada


University of British Columbia, Canada

UBC Alma Mater Society

 July 2019 – Current


June 2018 – Current

March 2013 – May 2014

August 2012 – December 2012

December 2011 – March 2013

April 2011 – April 2012

September 2010 – April 2011

 September 2008 – April 2009

Teaching Experience

Employment

employer

dates

Lecturer in Drama –  Real-Time Rendering Seminars

Graduate Fellow  –  Classes / Workshops

TA – Digital Imaging for Designers

TA – Digital Imaging for Designers

TA – Introduction to Projection Design

Workshop Instructor – Show Control Systems

 

 

Yale School of Drama 

Yale Center for the Collaborative Arts and Media

Yale School of Drama

Yale School of Drama

Yale School of Drama

Canadian Institute for Theatre Technologies

 

Spring Term 2019

August 2016 – May 2018

August 2017 – May 2018

August 2016 – May 2017

August 2015 – May 2016

August 2013

 

Production History

Position/Role

Show/Event

Director

Company

Venue

Year

Projection DesignerSince I Can RememberElizabeth LeCompteThe Wooster GroupThe Performing Garage2019
Projection DesignerThe SeagullAdrian GiurgeaColgate UniversityBrehmer Theater2018
Projection DesignerSalomeJames RutherfordM3 ProductionsIrondale Center2018
Projection DesignerThis American WifeMichael BreslinNew York Theater WorkshopNext Door Theater2018
Design Master’s ThesisPierWladimiro WoynoWAWR205 Park Street2018
Projection DesignerKissEvan YionoulisYale Repertory TheatreYale Repertory Theater2018
Projection Designer This American WifeMichael Breslin, Patrick FoleyYale CabaretYale Cabaret2017
Projection DesignerRE:UNIONJecamiah YbanezYale CabaretYale Cabaret2017
Projection DesignerIf Pretty Hurts, Ugly
Must be a Muhfucka
Elizabeth DinkovaCarlotta FestivalIseman Theater2017
Projection DesignerEverything That Never HappenedJesse RasmussenCarlotta FestivalIseman Theater2017
Designer and DirectorLumia in the
Contemporary Light
Wladimiro WoynoYale Art GalleryYale Art Gallery2017
Projection Designer EXPO Lobby InstallationWladimiro WoynoUSITT Expo 2017 St. LouisAmerica’s Center Convention2017
Projection Designer A Midsummer Night’s DreamLucie DawkingsYale School of DramaIseman Theater2017
Projection DesignerBulgaria! Revolt!Elizabeth DinkovaYale School of DramaIseman Theater2016
Lighting DesignerPiecesSarah Dolano2 Dance CompanyCurrie Barracks2016
Director & DesignerVignette of a Recollection,
A VR Experience
Wladimiro WoynoYale Cabaret Satellite Festival205 Park Street2016
Projection DesignerThe Merchant of VeniceKevin HouriganYale School of DramaIseman Theater2016
Lighting DesignerThe Wizard of OzMorris ErtmanRosebud TheatreRosebud Opera house2015
Lighting DesignerZiriguidumKim CooperDecidedly Jazz DanceworksTheatre Junction2015
Set & Lighting DesignerA Date with the NightEric RoseGlobe TheatreGlobe Theatre Cabaret2015
Projection DesignerThe Last Voyage of Donald CrowhurstEric RoseGhost River Theatre, Alberta Theatre ProjectsMartha Cohen Theatre2015
Lighting DesignerYear of the HorseKim CooperDecidedly Jazz DanceworksThe Grand2014
Lighting DesignerDancers in LoveVicki Adams WillisDecidedly Jazz DanceworksThe Grand2014
Lighting DesignerAnswersSarah Dolano2 Dance CompanyThe Grand2013
Projection DesignerParadeCrystal PiteNederlands Dans Theatre 1Lucent Dans Theatre2013
Lighting DesignerThe Edge ProjectShawn MacdonaldGreen Thumb TheatreRound House Arts Centre2013
Lighting DesignerStationary: A Recession-Era MusicalLaura McleanDelinquent TheatreThe Cultch2012
Lighting DesignerCoercionGenevieve FlemingHardline ProductionsThe Cultch2012
Lighting and Set Designer Burnt By The SunElizabeth McLaughlinUnited PlayersJericho Arts Centre2012
Set,Lighting,Projection DesignerThane of My ExistenceChris McGregorThane MalabarCBC Studio 7002012
Set and Lighting DesignerProblem Child and The End of CivilizationChris RobsonUBC TheatreTelus Studio Theatre2012
Lighting Designer10x10x10Martha CarterThe Dance CentreVancouver Dance Centre2011
Set and Lighting DesignerFigmentChris RobsonButter Dragon ProductionsStudio 152011
Lighting DesignerImagine!Dawn EwenGateway Theatre AcademyGateway Theatre2011
ScenographerSongs from Spoon RiverTom ScholteSongfire TheatreFrederic Wood Theatre2011
ScenographerTry Me, Good King: The Wives of Henry VIIITom ScholteSongfire TheatreFrederic Wood Theatre2011
Lighting / Set DesignerLove/StoriesBrian CochraneKinectichism TheatreLittle Mountain2011
Lighting DesignerSeussical the Musical Jr.and SilverwingBev SauveGateway Theatre AcademyGateway studio B2011
Lighting DesignerWild HoneyBrian CochraneUBC TheatreFrederic Wood Theatre2011
Lighting / Projection DesignerDead Man’s CellphoneChris McGregorUBC TheatreTelus Studio Theatre2011
Lighting SupervisorUBC Brave New Play Rites FestivalVariousUBC TheatreDorothy Somerset Studio2011
Lighting DesignerUBC Brave New Play Rites festivalsVariousUBC TheatreDorothy Somerset Studio2009
Set / Lighting DesignerArmitageBrendan AlbanoUBC Player’s ClubHavana Theatre, Vancouver2008

Position/Role

Show/Event

Director

Company

Venue

Year

Associate Projection Designer The White Devil (VD:Yana Birÿkova) Louisa Proske Red Bull Theater Lucille Lortel Theatre, NYC 2019 (Ongoing)
Associate Projection Designer Imogen Says Nothing (VD:Yana Birÿkova) Laurie Woolery Yale Repertory Theater Yale University Theater 2017
Associate Projection Designer Ghost, O Musical (PD:Zachary Borovay) Jose Possi Neto 4 ACT Teatro Bradesco, SP, Brazil 2016
Associate Projection Designer Grand Spectacular (VD: Sean Niuwenhuis) Brain Foley The Calgary Stampede Stampede Grandedstand 2016
Asst. Video Designer Yale Opera:Don Quixotte (Video Designer: Yana Birÿkova) Linda Brovsky Yale Opera Yale Opera 2016
Asst. Projection Designer The Skin of Our Teeth (PD: Rasean Davonte Johnson) Luke Harlan Yale School of Drama Yale Repertory Theater 2015
Asst. Video Designer Canadian Classic (VD: Sean Nieuwenhuis) Brian Foley The Calgary Stampede Stampede Grandstand 2015
Associate Video Designer Barnburner (VD: Sean Nieuwenhuis) Dave Pierce The Calgary Stampede Stampede Grandstand 2014
Asst. Projection Technologist Vessel Tiff Tregarthen Out Innerspace Shadbolt Arts Centre 2013
Associate Video Designer Titanic-A New Musical Max Reimer Theatre Under the Stars Malkin Bowl 2012
Projection Technologist Inheritor Album Lisa Gelley 605 Collective National Arts Centre 2012
Asst. Lighting Designer/Associate Projection Designer The Sound of Music (LD: Sharon Huizinga) Chris McGregor Gateway Theatre Gateway Theatre 2011
Asst. Lighting Designer Three Fold (LD: James Proudfoot) Robert Glumbek Ballet BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre 2011
Associate Lighting Designer RedShift Music Society: The Vertical Orchestra Jordan Nobles RedShift Music Society Vancouver Public Library 2011
Lighting Supervisor Brave New Play Rites Festival Various Various Dorothy Somerset Studio 2011
Associate Projection Designer Revolv-a-lution Yaletown Mini Illuminate Yale Town Yaletown Mini 2011
Asst. Lighting Designer The Madonna Painter (LD: Mandi Lau) Craig Holzschuh UBC Theatre Telus Studio Theatre 2010
Asst. Lighting Designer Gormenghast (LD: Ron Fedoruk) Stephen Malloy UBC Theatre Frederic Wood Theatre 2008

Position/Role

Show/Event

Director

Company

Venue

Year

Technical Video Artist THE B-SIDE: “Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons” Kate Valk The Wooster Group Los Angeles REDCAT, St Ann’s Warehouse Brooklyn 2018
Technical Video Artist The Town Hall Affair Elizabeth LeCompte The Wooster Group Sydney Opera, Barbican London, Kaat Yokohama, Kyoto Experiment 2018
Technical Video Artist A Pink Chair Elizabeth LeCompte The Wooster Group Bard College 2017
Projection Programmer Scenes from Court Life (VD: Yana Birÿkova) Mark Wing-Davey Yale Repertory Theater Yale University Theater 2016
Projection Programmer Cymbeline (PD:Rasean Davonte Johnson) Evan Yionulous Yale Repertory Theater Yale University Theater 2016
Projection Programmer Peerless (PD: Shawn Boyle) Margot Bordelon Yale Repertory Theater Yale Repertory Theater 2015
Technical Director The Highest Step in the World Eric Rose Ghost River Theatre Persephone Theatre 2014
Projection Technologist Sometime Between Now and When the Sun Goes Supernova Mark Lawes Theatre Junction The Grand 2013
Tour Assistant TD:Audio/Video/Rigging The Tempest Replica Crystal Pite Kidd Pivot Canada/USA/Germany 2012
Head Electrician Two Merchants Dana Chalmers UBC Theatre Telus Studio Theatre 2011
Head Electrician The Madwoman of Chaillot Stephen Heatley UBC Theatre Frederic Wood Theatre 2010
Head Electrician The Idiots Karamazov Chris McGregor UBC Theatre Frederic Wood Theatre 2009
Head Electrician Medea Lois Anderson UBC Theatre Telus Studio Theatre 2009
Head Electrician Unity 1918 Stephen Drover UBC Theatre Telus Studio Theatre 2008
Head Electrician Festival Dance Robert Glumbek The Banff Centre Margaret Greenham Theatre 2008
Lighting Work/Study Summer 2008 (10 Productions) Various The Banff Centre The Banff Centre 2008
Projections Editor Brave New Play Rites Festival Various UBC Theatre Dorothy Somerset Studio 2008
Lighting Crew Learned Ladies Patrick Gauthier UBC Theatre Frederic Wood Theatre 2008
Lighting Crew A Midsummer’s Night Dream Stephen Heatley UBC Theatre Frederic Wood Theatre 2007

Skills, Awards & Association

 

LanguagesBilingual in English and Spanish; fluent in Portuguese.
SoftwareProficient in MS Office, Python, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier, InDesign, VectorWorks, Lightwright, Watchout, Isadora, TouchDesigner, and Qlab. PC and Mac friendly
Lighting ConsolesProficient in ETC (EOS series, Express series) and DMX protocols for custom interfacing.
MembershipAssociated Designers of Canada (ADC) Associate Member.
Automation ConsolesBasic Operator Training on Niscon’s Raynok System.
Awards and Grants

2018: Yale University Dexter Wood Luke Memorial Prize Awarded to third-year students whose sense of curiosity and sense of joy have enriched the lives of their colleagues at Yale School of Drama

2018: Third Place at the The Reality of Global Climate Change Hackathon at Yale’s Center for the Collaborative Arts and Media in collaboration with Michael Costagliola. 

2016: DMCA Interdisciplinary Arts Awards support collaborative arts projects by Yale University students, both graduate and undergraduate. Awards were granted in amounts of up to $5,000 to projects that demonstrated an ability to collaborate across fields with creative and critical insight, and thereby reflect the interdisciplinary arts research mission of the DMCA.

2016: Hewlett-Packard Blended Reality Grant to develop a Virtual reality piece that explores a theatrical narrative development process within this new paradigm media.

2012: Kensaku Asano Memorial Award in Theatre for an unshakably positive attitude toward theatrical work, a gift for encouraging other students, and a healthy sense of humour at all times

2010/2011: Arts undergraduate research assistant (AURA) grant to create the scenography for two art song cycles presented by the Vancouver International Song Institute as part of Professor Robert Gardiner’s Digital Video Illumination research

2007: Entrance Scholarship to UBC’s Undergraduate

Other InterestsJuggling, violin making, photography, poetry, publications layout editing
 

References available upon request.