Faculty Profile for Lesley Fairman

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Lesley Fairman
Asst Professor of Instruction — School of Theatre, Dance, & Film
THEA 101
phone: (512) 245-2147
Scholarly/Creative Work
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Lesley Fairman is a Production Manager and Technical Director currently serving as the Director of Production for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University. Originally from Los Angeles, she has worked across many disciplines of theatre, events, and themed entertainment as a Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Technical Director. Companies she has worked for and with include ZACH Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Opening Act NY, Comedy Central Stage, and The Actors Studio. Projects she has worked on include Universal Studios Hollywood, Hershey Chocolate World, and Warner Brothers World Abu Dhabi. She previously worked and taught at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. She received her BFA from CalArts in 2011.

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Director of Production, Sister Act. November 2024.
  • Director of Production, Escobar's Hippo. October 2024 - November 2024.
  • Director of Production, Our Town. October 2024.
  • Director of Production, Oh to be Pure Again. October 2024.
  • Director of Production, Small Mouth Sounds. April 2024.

Selected Service Activities

Chair
Hiring Sound Design and Technology Supervisor
October 2024-Present
Member
Faculty Senate Liason
September 2024-Present
Co-Chair
DTM Area
September 2024-Present
Participant
Season Selection Committee
September 2022-Present
Member
Room Access Committee
April 2022-Present