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Chad R. Jung

Chad R. Jung

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

817-257-7615 Erma Lowe Hall (map link)

Program Affiliations

College of Fine ArtsDance

Education

Texas Christian University, BFA in Theatre with Lighting Design Emphasis

Master Class Training

“Broadway Lighting Master Class” with Jules Fisher, Ken Billington, Don Holder etc.
“Color in Stage Lighting” with Richard Pilbrow
“Modern Trends in Theatre: TCU in London” With Dr. Forrest Newlin & LaLonnie Lehman
“Stage Management” with Beth Hardwick of Ignition Creative Group
“ETC Console Training” Level 1: Essentials, Level 2: Enhanced Skills, Level 3: Expert Topics
“LDI Professional Attendance and Training”, Conference Attendee at multiple Live Design International conferences

Areas of Focus

Lighting Design for Dance, Opera, Music, & Theatre; Theatrical Production Design & Management; Theatrical Consulting and Infrastructure Planning for Arts Non-Profits and Live Performance Venues, Children’s Theatre.

Courses Taught

Dance Production
Dance Production Practicum I
Dance Production Practicum II
Lighting Design for Dance

A native of Fort Worth, Chad began his career on tour with Bruce Wood, and recreated lighting for his mentor Tony Tucci in collaboration with companies all over the country including Ballet Austin and Washington Ballet at the Kennedy Center.  His most recent dance World Premiers include Papagayos for NYC’s Ballet Hispanico at The City Center, Sombreristas by Boca Tuya in Medellín, Colombia, and Ben Stevenson’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Texas Ballet Theatre.  As resident designer for Fort Worth Opera, Chad has designed numerous operas over the past 20 years, including the World Premiere of JFK.  Opera credits include designs in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Milwaukee, Palm Beach, San Antonio, Seattle, Tampa, and internationally for Opéra de Montréal, and Opera Australia at the iconic Sydney Opera House.  Locally, Chad is also a founding member of Amphibian Stage and the Resident Designer for Kids Who Care Inc, where he is devoted to mentoring young leaders and artists in making positive change in world.

chadrjungdesign.com

Dance Lighting Design:

  • Ballet Austin
  • Ballet Hispanico
  • Boya Tuya
  • Bruce Wood Dance Lighting Director (2002-2007)
  • Caroline Calouce & Co
  • Contemporary Dance/Ft Worth
  • Dallas Black Dance Theatre
  • Dance Council of North Texas
  • Metropolitan Classical Ballet
  • Texas Ballet Theatre

Higher Education/Secondary Education Lighting Design:

  • All Saints Episcopal School
  • Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
  • UNT Opera

Opera Lighting Design:

  • Austin Opera
  • Atlanta Opera
  • Dallas Opera
  • Fort Worth Opera Lighting Director (2002-2023)
  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
  • Florentine Opera
  • Minnesota Opera
  • Opera Australia
  • Opera de Montreal
  • Opera Tampa
  • Opera San Antonio
  • Palm Beach Opera

Production Design/Management:

  • Amphibian Stage Productions
  • KWC Performing Arts

Projection Design:

  • All Saints Episcopal School
  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
  • KWC Performing Arts
  • Opera Australia
  • The Modern Art Museum

Theatre Lighting Design:

  • All Saints Episcopal School
  • Amphibian Stage Founding Member, Resident Lighting Designer 2000-2011
  • Casa Mañana
  • KWC Performing Arts Resident Lighting Designer 1996-Present)
  • Festival of Russian Drama
  • Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
  • Long Center for Performing Arts
  • Mighty Mojo Productions
  • NYC Fringe Festival

Symphony Lighting Design:

  • Austin Symphony Orchestra
  • Dallas Symphony Orchestra
  • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
  • San Antonio Symphony

Other Lighting Design:

  • Austin Lyric Opera, Austin Symphony, Ballet Austin
  • Musicbed & Filmsupply
  • Ballet San Antonio, San Antonio Symphony, The Opera San Antonio

Art:

  • Dallas Museum of Art: Nabucco Collaboration with Artists Frances Bagley and Tom Orr
  • Public Art: TCU Avenue of Night Outdoor Architectural Project
  • National Cowgirl Hall of Fame: Paniolo Exhibit Lighting
  • TCU Moudy Building: Guerrila Lighting Architectural Art Exhibit

Live Music:

  • Asleep at the Wheel
  • Chris Botti
  • Sonny Burgess
  • Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
  • Sara Hickman
  • Lyle Lovett
  • Willie Nelson
  • Trout Fishing in America
  • Danny Wright

Sound Design:

  • Amphibian Stage Productions
  • KWC Performing Arts
  • Texas Christian University

Assistant Lighting Design:

  • I am very proud to have assisted on 100+ productions with lighting designers including Marie Barrett, Ken Billington (Tony winner), Nicholas Cavallaro, Norman Coates, Marcus Dilliard, Don Holder (Tony winner), Helena Kuukka, & Tony Tucci.
  • 1999-2003 Unites States Institute for Theatre Technology National Member
  • 1999-2002 United States Institute for Theatre Technology TCU Chapter; Chair

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

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