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James A. Florek – Lighting/Set Designer

 Originally from St. Clair Shores MI, James earned his MFA from Florida State University where he designed for Theatre, Opera, Film and Television. Some favorite designs include: The Boor for the FSU School of Music, The Seventeenth Man for the FSU Film School, and Scapino, The Shape of Things, The Illusion, and Ti Jean and His Brothers for the FSU School of theatre. Other credits include: The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, Suburbia, The Runner Stumbles, Catch Me if you Can, Butterflies are Free, Legends, Time Remembered, Stalag 17, and The Little Foxes.

 A recent stint in Los Angeles saw James design for independent films, commercials, music videos, and local theatre.  One independent film, “Maro” is scheduled to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

 James also is Resident Designer for the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.  Designed shows include: Two Gentlemen of Verona, Boston Marriage, Love’s Fire, Island of Slaves, The Parisian Woman, This is Our Youth, The Bacchae, and Blue Window.

 James wishes to thank all those whose support helped him achieve his goals, especially his late daughter Jennifer.