Kirk Domer
- (He/Him)
- domer@msu.edu
- Auditorium 113
- Interim Chairperson and Professor of Scene Design (Department of Theatre), and Director of Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies (College of Arts & Letters)
- Theatre
Biography
Kirk A. Domer, Interim Chairperson and Professor of Scene Design and Director of Arts, Cultural Management, & Museum Studies, received his BA from Ashland University and MFA in Scene Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829. His book, Collaboration in Theatre, about the collaboration process between director and designer, co-written with colleague Rob Roznowski, was published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Kirk designed two world premiere productions by internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster, and musician Mitch Albom. Ernie performed at various venues throughout Michigan and Florida, and Hockey, The Musical, toured the State of Michigan. He has also designed for Stages, A.D. Players, 4th Wall Theatre Company, Williamston Theatre, Meadow Brook Theatre, Performance Network, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, City Lit Theatre, Eastman School of Music, Mercury Opera, BoarsHead Theatre, Stormfield Theatre, The Madison Repertory Theatre, Summer Circle Theatre, Riverwalk Theatre, Ashland Summer Theatre Festival, and Make*a*Circus.
Videos
College of Arts & Letters News
- MSU Alum Sandra Seaton Reclaims History and Voice in World Premiere of ‘Sally: A Solo Play’College of Arts & Letters
February 25, 2026When award-winning playwright and Michigan State University alum Sandra Seaton returned to Wharton Center for Performing Arts for the world premiere of "Sally: A Solo Play," it was both a creative milestone and a homecoming. The production brought Seaton’s 15-year engagement […] Read Now →
- No Cookie-Cutter Performers: How MSU Shaped the Creative Careers of Two Theatre AlumsCollege of Arts & Letters
January 21, 2026When MSU Department of Theatre alums Sarah Goeke and Travis Staton-Marrero revisited campus, they brought more than memories, returning with hard-earned experience shaped by their time at Michigan State University and a desire to share it with the next generation of theatre […] Read Now →
- MSU Theatre Launches Food Pantry to Support Student WellnessCollege of Arts & Letters
November 21, 2025The Michigan State University Department of Theatre celebrated the opening of its new food pantry on Nov. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Friends of Theatre Food Pantry will support Theatre students whose demanding schedules often limit their access to consistent meals, […] Read Now →
- MSU Department of Theatre Looks Forward to 2025-2026 SeasonCollege of Arts & Letters
August 21, 2025The Michigan State University Department of Theatre’s 2025-2026 Season, Secrets & Spotlights, features performances designed to foster empathy by immersing audiences in stories that highlight diverse characters and perspectives. The season opens with “Taking Off!” — […] Read Now →
- College of Arts & Letters Educators Awarded as Student Success ChampionsCollege of Arts & Letters
June 5, 2025Six College of Arts & Letters educators recently were recognized for their substantial contributions to undergraduate student success. They are among the 11 faculty and staff at Michigan State University who were awarded as part of the Five Opportunity Areas of Student […] Read Now →
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