Boston Arts Academy





Mark Buchanan
Mark Buchanan
Technical Theatre Faculty

Mr. Buchanan is a professional scenery and lighting designer committed to sharing his experience with young designers. He is dedicated to keeping abreast of the rapidly changing entertainment industry not only by staying involved professionally, but also by pushing the envelope artistically by continually exploring new and exciting ideas techniques and materials.

He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University in 1991 and an MFA in Theatre Design and Technology from Northern Illinois University in 1998. With his freelance design and production company, Mr. Buchanan has designed productions for such institutions as Harvard University, Boston University, Westford Academy, the Park School, and Lawrence Academy. He has also been the technical director for several theatres, including the Groton Dunstable Performing Arts Center, The College of Holy Cross, and the Park School.

Mr. Buchanan has a deep interest in dance lighting and has lit hundreds of dance performances across central Massachusetts. During the summer, he teaches at Creative Arts at Park, a summer arts program in Brookline.