Patrick Niemi

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Patrick Niemi
Technical Director and Shop Supervisor
Office: 
(269) 387-3211
Location: 
3021 Gilmore Theatre Complex, Mail Stop 5360
Mailing address: 
Department of Theatre
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5360 USA
Education: 
  • B.F.A., Central Michigan University
Bio: 

Patrick Niemi came to Western Michigan University with more than 10 years of experience at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago, where he served as the shop foreman. At the Goodman, he oversaw scenic construction and shop safety for their season; he is also an accomplished carpenter and metalworker. Niemi holds a journeyman’s card with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local No. 2 and a B.F.A. in design and technical theatre from Central Michigan University.