Who is Patrick Toebe?

I have been teaching at CCSF since 1999. In addition to teaching at CCSF, I have taught at Sonoma State University, San Francisco State University, and U. C. Berkeley. During my time my time at CCSF, I have worked to develop and improve curriculum for the students of CCSF. I teach classes in theatrical design and production as well as theatre literature. I also oversee the management of the Diego Rivera Theatre

My professional theater career began in the 1980's. Over the years I have worked in all aspects of theater but primarily have focused on design and technical support. This career has provided me the opportunity to work with many artists in all forms of performance: musical and non-musical theater, opera, ballet, modern dance, flamenco, concerts, film, television, and more. Here are some highlights:

• Over 250 lighting and/or scenic designs for stage productions
  • California Revels - 20 years
  • Foothill Theater Company - 6 years
  • Lorraine Hansberry Theater Company - Resident designer 3 years
  • San Francisco Playhouse
  • New Conservatory Theater
  • Center Rep
  • Solo Opera
  • Woodminster Theater
  • ACT Young Conservatory Project
  • San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
  • Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
  • DawsonDance SF
  • Tulsa Ballet
  • Knoxville City Ballet
  • Alabama Ballet
  • Sacramento Ballet
  • Many, many more
• Touring
  • Theatre Flamenco - 13 years
  • Smuin Ballet- 7 years
  • Company C Contemporary Ballet - 7 years
• International work
  • Theatre of Yugen: Tokyo and Nagoya
  • Joe Orrach Performance Project: Paris

Awards

• Shelly Award - Lighting Design
• Dean Goodman Awards (5) Lighting and Scenic Design
• Lighting Artist in Dance Grant