http://www.brianrotrekl.com/resume daily 0.75 2023-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619738232265-D68ZCRULAEHR2483PAHL/brianrotrekl_logo_color.jpg Resume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619738269625-L4DIL7VQK7X5Y62J657N/brianrotrekl_logo_color.jpg Resume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619738252137-LW9TYY2EL94C1BDC21AA/brianrotrekl_logo_color.jpg Resume http://www.brianrotrekl.com/about-brian daily 0.75 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459729094780-8NRI52YQP7NMZRR0HG0N/image-asset.jpeg About Brian Mr. Rotrekl about to see The Book of Mormon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459218653183-MOY8M4Q7ODF34PSB4TZ6/image-asset.jpeg About Brian Mr. Rotrekl receives his Masters Degree in Directing from Roosevelt University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621800909748-ZMD3BPN88AWZM3TSBUR3/tempImagewW5Oqh.gif About Brian - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl directing his first major production of Godspell with the community theatre Theatre of the Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619737975028-K24SHTB4GRNLBM3WLKMX/websiteimages7a.jpg About Brian Mr. Rotrekl proudly greeted by surprise group of students at graduation for Masters in Directing at Roosevelt University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1620153173231-VTU4SQL3TPTSUFFH6Q5Q/Photo+on+1-15-15+at+9.06+AM.jpg About Brian Mr. Rotrekl completing and turning in his research binders for his thesis production Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459568721639-YVGHXNZF5G9N07OGZAOD/image-asset.jpeg About Brian Mr. Rotrekl backstage with Wilson Jermaine Heredia who played Angel in the original Broadway cast of RENTt, at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619738102740-0OUTHQU3AKV5A2M8OJH6/websiteimages7a.jpg About Brian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619738170203-W6G81ARM1MF2SFPQX5WB/brianrotrekl_logo_color.jpg About Brian http://www.brianrotrekl.com/productions daily 1.0 2023-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459841939416-H46674ZJECHDJ4XLIWUJ/image-asset.jpeg Productions - Morton East High School, Spring 2014 Artistic Director, Technical Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459842204275-4TX89Q81I9B0ZBMZDJ4S/image-asset.jpeg Productions - Morton East High School, Fall 2014 Artistic Director, Technical Director, Original Adaptation, Masters Thesis Production 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School, Spring 2009 Artistic Director, Technical Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1618586517119-SECJ0652GXNC4XS1KZHY/7.jpg Productions - Jefferson Middle School, Spring 2011 Artistic Director, Technical Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1618585286941-NL5P451S02NX6J41HLCP/136.jpeg Productions - Jefferson Middle School, Fall 2009 Artistic Director, Technical Director, Original Adaptation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1618591239591-O961L417RZAFKKTFUBI5/501.jpeg Productions - Jefferson Middle School, Fall 2010 Artistic Director, Technical Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1618587461184-1PMXFUHLX61LLUV1N98Y/image-asset.jpg Productions - Jefferson Middle School, Spring 2008 Artistic Director, Technical Director 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1674754470170-Z0VV9EV3DS6O0EWXNXL0/Acero-Chicago-1+2.jpg Productions http://www.brianrotrekl.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621719595625-3H5QTMQU5TNAEUM2NQPA/tempImageEdwOiE.gif Testimonials - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl with the Fine Arts Team from Acero Cruz High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459648379130-26D2TUBNOJMU7XEPQ819/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl helps coach his Group Interpretation team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459221037507-NC298RCPA9V57P1HE0VC/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl directs his students as they run a scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621719249457-ELOKRL0X0G97UKA6IFK2/tempImageZgt7S5.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl and his father (called “Papa Ro” by students) celebrate the completion of the Casa Rosada for Evita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459193799502-WNQTBUKFOS9ZQ80XHCR2/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl watches a rehearsal with colleague and choreographer Elizabeth Freed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459568511427-MEKXVQ6PBLQHUN013X1X/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl leading an English lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459221631304-6YVHS3N5OY2R0BDOEA20/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl with fellow Masters in Directing student Joselyn Ludtke at the premiere of her Thesis production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621718934907-7XF30QN6ZYVC4AF3HK84/tempImageehxwOX.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl and choreographer, Lynn Arevalo, on a field trip with students from Morton East High School Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621720252526-3X8APGLJMPROLVR8KO3M/DSC_0876.JPG Testimonials - Make it stand out Parents helping with technical aspects for a production at Jefferson Middle School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621786678196-56JP8HXW0I0FT5I4Z3YD/DSC_0829.JPG Testimonials - Make it stand out Stage parent constructing costumes for an upcoming production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621788631570-G7L4Z6DRE3GV3882EBWO/Screen+Shot+2021-05-23+at+11.43.25+AM.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Stage Parents helping create the costumes for Jefferson Middle School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459194859838-2O22UFBXPN8YSRDT08F2/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl discusses costumes with a stage parent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621785066665-GGZNQ3IQ86U2URKX4MTC/Screen+shot+2011-04-14+at+4.05.52+PM.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Audience of families, colleagues, and community gather to watch Jefferson Middle School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621788721520-X9PNXIT2SD21XKK7D1ME/Screen+Shot+2021-05-23+at+11.40.02+AM.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Stage Parents sewing costumes for an upcoming production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621720383521-58GXTTAQOZG8RVQZ53BF/Screen+shot+2011-04-18+at+3.12.01+AM.png Testimonials - Make it stand out Stage parents helping backstage with costumes and makeup for a production at Jefferson Middle School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459203609354-YTSBW1W2F9MNSQ87N9XO/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl with the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459222327711-NP4R3BDNVJL90LYP00UX/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl helps interpret a scene with his cast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459739202648-JK4L8YMBOM54Z2VOF2KH/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Thousands of students from local feeder schools wait patiently to see a special matinee performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459223998259-NLPRZ9XJ0W6OQQZUD9YX/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl with Nicki Del Valle who played "The Creature" in his Masters Thesis production Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621719830569-J8YDBC6ZY7KNLRZJGLZP/tempImageSJSEIi.gif Testimonials - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl seeing a former Jefferson Middle School student in professional production of The Wizard of Oz at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459978587344-1372P24I1RKA962S9LYG/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Actors walk the halls of the school in costume to promote Romeo and Juliet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460001568856-6QNT5W97K4VI17X2W9SR/image-asset.png Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl on the bus with the Reavis High School IHSA Group Interpretation team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1459224086177-2STL07AYBZ52Q58KAR9D/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl gets a surprise visit from some of his students at his graduation from Roosevelt University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1458871334953-4MDO2AYWJKYGEB38YH8A/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials Mr. Rotrekl with the cast and crew of his Masters Thesis production, Frankenstein. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460580273896-KBH1YJSW2CPHGCFO34OR/IMG_6792web.jpg Projects & Skills Testing end of act one formation "The Mountain" as the Creature and Victor meet in a rocky clearing on the side of Mont Blanc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578817797-A70NI02EU43C5S0HVGCY/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Sanding and joint compound application prior to painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578914761-SRFJPF01M6YL4QP7HB2M/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Actors and crew begin rehearsing piloting their assigned periaktos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619666769604-GRVOPE924E58DFJIP9B8/IMG_9906.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature’s second costume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460580235322-AI1G4VHVE0N5EV2BPGOU/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills The first of many trial formations, this one being a testbed for Victor's laboratory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619666719765-8U6VKBB1PV16Q20VZDTY/IMG_9683.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature’s first costume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578883872-KZTICVSM7SORA2LDEUDB/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills "The Iceberg" final formation as seen from above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619666931718-ADF6SW85F99UZ4PICFKQ/unnamed-6.jpg Projects & Skills Makeup design for The Creature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578450613-3QDM7INUUE3W8HXJOYOF/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Construction begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578486291-QXUNNBJT79P12GS6EKH3/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578597129-281OT3173Y8PYPHRSTTA/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills The second 14' periaktos joins its sibling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460501418826-ND5V39SOA9YQAXZWHW3O/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Scale representation with 5'6" actor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578730484-8NW2B2ANTH4K4PX69IBS/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Celebrating the completion of all eighteen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619666986942-E1IIVJYGLS9O24KEKE98/1.jpg Projects & Skills Makeup design for The Creature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578650066-JCTQW0WHG00WGT0ZF3CB/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills The first four sizes (10', 12', 14', 16') completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1620152097037-WCZID3UXO52EPDV14WNR/1460500735871-KW9O577MYZPC1J2TENUU.jpeg Projects & Skills Vintage oscilloscope screens and signal waveforms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460501741300-X7RBWBEHYHEN9PCZUD7F/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Example of Formation 2: The City, one sheet from a packet handed out to the entire company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578699152-557FZDGZ26BJQ1987KTL/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Periaktoi begin to populate backstage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460579073130-QPW4O8QMQ78GHJRR4BPU/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Examples of spike tape markings for different formations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619666685190-OOBAMGT6HE60KT7MD4CW/IMG_0027.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature’s third costume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578524674-29EP8MC1GBA7VM84QMF8/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills The prototype 16' periaktos is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1620151918141-ZG3HT6LK07SOMEBD5Z9N/1460495293636-O1VMQHR2519VJ4EG1B83.jpeg Projects & Skills A sampling of "inspiration" images from my original assignment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578848236-H8TPFMZ8Q2K3313DSG1Z/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Sample of paper model with scale human figures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460579007210-OCW046425A70APZGSA3T/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills "The Croft" formation with interior stage left and "mountains" in the distance stage right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1620152041689-GJTAT454CKLN16FQR41L/1460499595560-TUGXKZCVW2J10GONEP3O.jpeg Projects & Skills Samples of Brutalist architecture which inspired me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1620152138395-SFZL92LK2BZUC50QN4X2/1460501220193-NICWKLOVTNYCP9H3WWJB.jpeg Projects & Skills The very first rough-sketch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460578973589-HQIBCV3ZC87P9QFNRDOD/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Testing formations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619663765053-WYPAWFF7RHFRDJUS73Z6/IMG_9683.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature reaches for the heavens as rain begins to fall in Morton East’s production of Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460502932832-S8SM8WWQPL6MYV06TUSN/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills Samples from showtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460579042641-CE6DY8LTY9XXCMSI9PSL/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills 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Right: A wood engraving of the Creature found during my research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1460579112644-19VIY8MX1EVJRXUVZRI3/image-asset.jpeg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619718060007-C0YZ59A6A0MM2DNCYUQB/IMG_6105.JPG Projects & Skills Fight choreographer teaches knife fighting during a workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717060543-2NGKK4PG7NW2UEHC21ZT/IMG_0881.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature confronts Frankenstein in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619716716052-065P2TOHHTLBQ6J936U2/IMG_2666.JPG Projects & Skills Students workshopping and practicing how to use stage flight in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717003294-3LK8VHH6PPV5EUNHESXD/IMG_0770b.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature is whipped and abused in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619711265458-V1XONKINEQ54J8C84FI6/IMG_5093.jpg Projects & Skills Romeo stabbing Tybalt in the throat in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619716793005-BGVCB3L0PTAULRDFS64K/IMG_8203.jpg Projects & Skills The Beast using a tackle and throw combination one of the wolves during Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619716259060-1O0TY635YNX1WM20OVCD/11.jpg Projects & Skills Tybalt and Mercutio brawl in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619716553909-JN283PS7OF7UMBBNZ59T/IMG_4891.jpg Projects & Skills Two performers face off in the opening brawl in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619716927641-PSK0JTYMFAHUSPXSWH1N/IMG_2647+copy.jpg Projects & Skills Opening rumble and flight in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of West Side Story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717243091-3JXSWZWSN64FP9C7BL9S/IMG_3479.jpg Projects & Skills Maria and the cast working with a live firing ammo gun for Morton East High School Theatre’s production of West Side Story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717989345-MTTLJYMCDHEK0BNSONCO/10850272_697540860344160_4457637136296943664_n.jpg Projects & Skills Fight choreographer teaching student how to punch and react during a workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717357487-HC3DZLYG7K3XIXAQIAJU/IMG_0306.JPG Projects & Skills Students practicing stage combat during a workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717380403-HR811GISM2R521F696SD/IMG_6105.JPG Projects & Skills Fight choreographer teaching student how to use a knife during audition workshop for West Side Story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619717032153-UJ4S2SFZPLYCXI7HXD0Q/41.jpg Projects & Skills The Creature with Elizabeth in Morton East High School Theatre’s production of Frankenstein. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621789051001-B8HYGC36WCA4LKF6XVCD/Screen+Shot+2021-05-23+at+11.39.15+AM.png Projects & Skills Stage Parents helping sew and build costumes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619736632785-D0GQIMBADH5MD4UGAZHR/Screen+shot+2011-04-14+at+4.05.52+PM.png Projects & Skills Parents and community members gather together to see the Jefferson Middle School Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619736557913-GTU69LWOZXGIA17H1V6O/IMG_4353+copy.JPG Projects & Skills 3,000 middle school students gather to watch the Morton East High School Theatre’s production of West Side Story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619736726989-AZENRLNA6QB4VFGWGLXY/IMG_5672.JPG Projects & Skills Students from Reavis High School Theatre promoting upcoming shows and theatre program in Homecoming parade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619734079290-1PW0UDRIBVPI0MH6336E/websiteimages2.jpg Projects & Skills Mr. Rotrekl leads a group of theatre students in Homecoming parade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619735096927-X41TXY0GMBBKGP114S2Y/Screen+shot+2011-05-04+at+11.35.04+PM+%282%29.png Projects & Skills Stage Parent running the adjustments for student microphones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619579448645-3X1U2AKGLNOF1U2W24QM/12916323_1148367138541487_5278036814706431245_o.jpg Projects & Skills Reavis High School Theatre’s IHSA Group Interpretation of All the Bright Places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619580656755-C9UN4VXZ4RTCWSGTEWRX/3.jpg Projects & Skills Morton East High School Theatre’s Adaptations presents student’s narrative stories to an audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619578400245-G33CVZ0QAWRANNOUMIJD/IMG_4322.jpeg Projects & Skills Thornridge High School Theatre students with their awards from IHSA sectional competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619625939196-MT8HMKHHPOFYUDCBRBA3/15.jpg Projects & Skills Morton East High School Theatre’s Adaptations presents student’s narrative stories to an audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619626866952-RP13F3GJDB5VT1HQHHD1/IMG_3782sp.jpg Projects & Skills Morton East High School Theatre’s IHSA Group Interpretation of The Hazards of Love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619580751455-6P1F3AM6L04CDAYUY7QT/19.jpg Projects & Skills Morton East High School Theatre’s Adaptations presents student’s with awards after their narrative stories were chosen for performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619575329871-RI0N4UWQMYUEWNM46HXM/IMG_6699.JPG Projects & Skills Morton East High School Theatre’s IHSA Group Interpretation of The Hazards of Love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619626098603-DWQJ7TLOYCVRSSXQA03P/IMG_3203a.jpg Projects & Skills Jefferson Middle School students performing an original adaptation of Charlotte’s Web. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619669507029-BJJCWKR7JXUOC1OBRUUF/CSO_thankyou.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619667978165-EA54DCJUJYGU6HA4URAV/cover.jpg Projects & Skills The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing a special community concert at Moreton East High School’s Chodl Auditorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619669481976-CSZU5EXW9O7SY1LFFHE3/4.jpg Projects & Skills Technical professional extend the stage and work on lighting for the CSO concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619669527891-QVKU4RLEWIX8Z6C34MHI/CSO130918_035+copy.JPG Projects & Skills The CSO plays at the special community concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619669552983-UJWXMYX98DEP3W5KSQO0/CSO130918_156+copy.JPG Projects & Skills Maestro Muti conducts the CSO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619669591552-XH7H0VNIB9FI2KYCMCYX/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Projects & Skills Morton East students working as ushers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619647038141-IRAX7ZI2TI0B0V0QNV4Z/IMG_3925.jpeg Projects & Skills Hand puppet used for production of Little Shop of Horrors at Thornridge High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649652472-ROI89HSS0LR109RHWO7F/concept5.jpg Projects & Skills Design of Wilbur puppet for Jefferson Middle School’s production of Charlotte’s Web. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619650076090-P5DUCCX9IADIZPKK9FV7/IMG_4989.jpeg Projects & Skills Centipede puppet for Acero Cruz’s production of James and the Giant Peach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619651339820-P7NVPK8E0WXXBH7KP3KF/IMG_4128.jpeg Projects & Skills Full body outfit puppet controlled by technician for Thornridge High School Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649823278-0TF5VB4SSIWHPQIGSMWO/IMG_4892.jpeg Projects & Skills Complete Grasshopper puppet for Acero Cruz’s production of James and the Giant Peach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619647145604-D244B6GWJ71GNXJT0L6L/IMG_3317a.jpg Projects & Skills Goose and Gander rod puppets controlled by students for production of Charlotte’s Web at Jefferson Middle School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649945489-QVIO6JN5HDX5170UCVJ7/IMG_4827.jpeg Projects & Skills Detailed view of the Grasshopper’s head for Acero Cruz’s production of James and the Giant Peach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619651293234-0WAD8NLIZFEKWWOUASD3/IMG_4113.JPG Projects & Skills Massive full body puppet controlled by puppeteer utilizing their entire torso and back to move mouth. Controlled by technician in Thornridge High School Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649568888-F33XM6UO2AXWSA6JC2IA/IMG_3445a.jpg Projects & Skills Templeton puppet controlled by actor in Jefferson Middle School’s production of Charlotte’s Web. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619651136209-H2CPUJSNWCZ1I39QXXQS/RVIS-83a.jpg Projects & Skills The Dragon puppet controlled by puppeteers for Reavis High School’s production of Shrek the Musical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649711932-2EXX9Z97NP0HYFK33U58/IMG_3300a.jpg Projects & Skills Wilbur puppet controlled by actor in Jefferson Middle School’s production of Charlotte’s Web. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619646959275-L99WHA59DGPIUANB37RZ/RVIS-147a.jpg Projects & Skills Dragon puppet used in production of Shrek The Musical at Reavis High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619649859854-24QGTZWIGJ4JORTIMSEI/IMG_4817.jpeg Projects & Skills Body frame built for the Grasshopper puppet for Acero Cruz’s production of James and the Giant Peach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619651065570-3AZ5Z474B2FL2JYY5PJ6/RVIS-157a.jpg Projects & Skills Gingy puppet controlled by performer from Reavis High School’s production of Shrek The Musical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619631961477-BZUCXFCVTI1R9N1P0KBS/slide_set3.jpg Projects & Skills Design of the set of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619636441283-P1KYXB9GZZQOKXIUCZ81/Torey_2.jpg Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619639146167-3Y0V0ZHN0LP12JX87QFE/FullSizeRender+8.jpg Projects & Skills Technician proudly standing next to one of the three massive windows used in the set of RENT they worked on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619639403829-6C8M4P3AWYF2T6HB24YW/IMG_5901.JPG Projects & Skills The set of RENT continuing to be assembled by technicians at Illinois State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619637424806-J6MX4W5GD0NZSBVHU64N/IMG_4430.jpg Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician on the set of RENT (back wall stage left). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619639727565-X8JJXO50MCMZO5IWHM1J/IMG_3897.jpg Projects & Skills The completed set for the IHSTF production of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619627671105-SGW0644IHI50L7EQ6TKG/IMG_3881.jpg Projects & Skills Technical Director and Scenic Designer for the 2016 IHSTF production of RENT at Illinois State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619641064113-W5A4H9M77ZHDRVC5SNMP/IMG_8117.JPG Projects & Skills Technicians working on the paint and detailing of one of the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619641153971-IHD9MXH0U3MYH6JJ0N75/walls_stageright+copy.jpg Projects & Skills Technicians working to assemble a top tower of the set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619639335728-6C23R4VGW93EH2DZN8V2/IMG_5887.JPG Projects & Skills The set of RENT beginning to be assembled by technicians at Illinois State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619633805768-96T4007Q98Q0WP14RDJE/169.jpg Projects & Skills Inspiration photo for the set of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619633901108-M0BUJXYZHISCCPYG5TPD/Continental-Factory-in-Detroit-102_a.jpg Projects & Skills Inspiration photo for the set of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619636336327-N4VKXISUFBOD50UE9OFK/9.jpg Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician on the set of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619636551834-RZZZOJ1KMSVXJNAGUVJG/IMG_5453a.jpg Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619631891214-FGZG0ROX4W5OLW2G31HL/IMG_5328.JPG Projects & Skills Model of the set design of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619636625221-B3L8SZCRSRV9KLJHNWGI/IMG_4157.jpg Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician on the set of RENT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619636255978-HM3FDU6E709TA5VQHPCD/IMG_5432.JPG Projects & Skills Original artwork from IHSTF technician. 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This was a logo and design created to inspire the students at Morton East (ME) to really make it their Theatre program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622062263272-0FJEBDUPIO2014GK7940/2days_deux.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Use of vivid imagery and daily countdown helped build audience anticipation for upcoming production of Frankenstein on Morton East High School Theatre’s Facebook page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621795833498-SRC6DG60JYVUVUH424R9/IMG_4118+copy.JPG Projects & Skills Students proudly promoting their production of FRANKENSTEIN with hanging posters around the school and community and participating in ticket sale competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622062378731-JDUUPK9YJLUKYVJGU3K4/IMG_3339+copy.JPG Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Use of vivid imagery and countdown helped build audience anticipation for upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622059987192-BHE3ZVDFVI5D0PIFMD1V/ciceroflyer7+copy.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out A full page advertisement in the Cicero quarterly newsletter for the show Evita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622062963842-LHHT374RO5C13V9B64JR/jms_logo_facebook.png Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Jefferson Middle School Theatre’s logo design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622060934849-FEGNTMK0F7DT7VUPYLU5/HAIRSPRAY_poster.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Poster Design for production of Hairspray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622060841743-39ONE4XQ38FDPLZ0Y45L/IMG_E3382+copy.JPG Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Outdoor signage promoting upcoming shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622061430563-X4ZACFLC1JE44PDO1NY7/IMG_1111+copy.JPG Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Tickets sold by students for presale ticket competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622060090524-VZLURP41Y490GFI9G6N1/IMG_3362+copy.JPG Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Audience members waiting for entrance in the Chodl Auditorium’s lobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622062612826-LSKRCHTDP5MYEWQJVKIS/facebookbanner.png Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Facebook banner for production of Shrek: The Musical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621803501900-87CKJUCFVIZSKV3USRT5/RVIS_0322.JPG Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl teaching an Oral Communications course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621803370983-FA1Z8BU4YIBAKIPGR5GA/tempImage7auDwg.png Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl’s current classroom at Acero Cruz High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621803430013-50FG01H6ORIZZ4L0M9CV/IMG_2256.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Students learning stage combat basics in Theatre class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621803273183-58IXY8IOUSJVCE1TU4UU/FullSizeRender+9+copy.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Students learning to apply makeup on during a Theatre class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621801120120-R38CX3S2XR65H8WTVCFY/websiteimages11a.jpg Projects & Skills Mr. Rotrekl and students from Reavis High School Theatre preparing for a field trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622052062776-HMYIH7F9KPGA5C3KV9GX/Dq1qWBeXcAAwAd0.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out An image depicting the ideas of equality, equity and justice in the educational system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621803322663-66TZSQ637VAFLE08KJFT/IMG_0060a+copy.jpg Projects & Skills - Make it stand out Mr. Rotrekl’s first classroom on the stage at Jefferson Middle School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733596749-C13DESSHP3JZSN9V25VD/IMG_3881.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733714928-GZ3QRGNIK7WDGN1IF08R/CSO130918_206+copy.JPG Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733824612-MHJNSLN18M4QUSCODZ9U/RVIS-147a.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733968870-GMM9KWN50UBSFG8S7ARF/IMG_9683.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733662871-EQXMNQ1B45PVTVXA39YA/IMG_6692.JPG Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733777439-HOHF8LGB8836F4NZCDZY/websiteimages2.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1619733874163-HW6S934FV46054W2COSW/IMG_5093.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621804084587-TSMZY8YJJPZ26YIM4P7H/IMG_4118+copy.JPG Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1621804037969-RLTAHEPB3U15LPHEI5NE/websiteimages11a.jpg Projects & Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f330e340261ddd9bc2db10/1622049425317-TTD2MLW2PXWU25CRD0EZ/tempImageDEdb68.gif Projects & Skills http://www.brianrotrekl.com/404-not-found daily 0.75 2016-04-12