Brad Steinmetz is professor of scene design and technology at The Ohio State University. His designs have been produced around the country, off-Broadway and in the UK. His work has been recognized regionally by the American College Theatre Festival, nationally by The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, and internationally by World Stage Design.

Brad’s research and practice examine theatre architecture, design for new works, performance technology, and theatre-adjacent fields. He has created designs for more than two dozen world premier productions. He has also collaborated with diverse artists such as director Marianne Weems, scenographer Jaroslav Malina, sculptor Malcolm Cochran and architect Tim Lai. Brad is a founding member of the For/Word Company where he serves as producer and resident designer. He is an active member of The United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT) and The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).