Shawn Paul Evans is a Professor of Theater and head of the Department of Theater, Dance, and Film Studies at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He is a scenic and lighting designer, a production manager and technical director. His research interests include: technology for theater management, lighting virtualization, video in performance, and Swedish Theater. He leads a study abroad trip every other year to Stockholm, extolling the marvels of Swedish Theater. His most recent design work includes lighting and video design for Unto to These Hills in Cherokee, NC. He recently published a book with Delbert Hall called “Capture for Lighting Design.” Shawn Paul works as a theater consultant for new and renovated theater spaces.