Chris Winneman

Chris Winnemann is a skilled technical director and educator with extensive experience in theater production. Currently serving as the Associate Technical Director at Steppenwolf Theatre Company since September 2022, Chris previously held roles as Technical Director at Lookingglass Theatre Company and Utah Shakespeare Festival, where responsibilities included engineering and building scenery, cost estimation, and implementing automation systems. As a Clinical Associate Professor at Arizona State University, Chris managed a wood/metal shop and supervised scenic production curriculum while overseeing a $35,000 budget. Additional experience includes leading production teams at various theaters, developing training programs for aspiring technicians, and earning a Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.