John received his undergraduate degree from San Jose State University in 2008. Originally from San Bruno, CA, He walked the world of corporate lighting design and theater lighting design a bit before coming to UW to pursue his MFA. He is excited for the continuing artistic exploration of lighting here. Recent shows include: Stop Kiss (directors workshop, UW, 2013) Romeo and Juliet; The complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged )(Shady Shakespeare Theater Company, 2013), Moon For The Misbegotten (Pear Avenue Theater, 2012).