About Me

James Balistreri

I was born, raised, and went to school in Wisconsin. While I started working in the theatre as an actor, I quickly found my calling when I moved to technical theatre. I enjoy both lighting and stage management. I am currently studying to receive my MFA in Lighting Design from UC-Irvine. Thank you for browsing my work and feel free to reach out with any questions!

In my free time, I enjoy football, geocaching, and camping! It is always great to get outside when I'm not at work.

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Honors and Awards:

April, 2019: Departmental Theatre Achievement Award

Given to a graduating senior from the Ripon College Theatre Department based on their achievement during their collegiate career.

January, 2019: KCACTF Region III National Stage Management Fellow

Awarded based on my work on "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." I was awarded a trip to the Kennedy Center, where I learned from their technical crew and from tech theatre professionals from across the country.

April, 2018: Class of 1991 Award

Awarded to a Ripon College junior who has demonstrated academic success, has been highly involved across campus, and shown leadership ability.

March, 2018: KCACTF Merit Award

Awarded based on my Lighting Design and Stage Management for "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

January, 2018: KCACTF Region III Realized Design Finalist

I was a realized design finalist for my lighting design of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike."

January, 2018: KCACTF Irene Ryan Scholarship Audition Semifinalist

I advanced to the semifinals of the Irene Ryan Auditions. I was nominated for playing the part of Angelo in "Measure for Measure."

Articles and Appearances

Dec. 30th, 2019: Best Professional Presentations of 2019 in our Region - (I worked on two of the top five regional shows listed here, as well as 2 of the Honorable Mentions.)

April 9th, 2019: KCACTF National Festival Awardees

Mar. 8th, 2019: Ripon College 2019 Choir Tour Promo

Jan. 27th, 2019: Theatre Major James Balistreri '19 Gains Experience through Internship, Competitions

Jan. 17th, 2019: Students Win Honors at Regional Theatre Festival

Apr. 19th, 2018: Awards Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Achievements of Faculty, Staff, and Students

Feb. 14th, 2018: Theatre major Jimmy Balistreri '19 Excels at Regional Theatre Festival

Feb. 2nd, 2018: Ripon College 2018 Choir Tour Promo

Dec. 17th, 2017: Students from Ripon College Plays Nominated to Perform in Theatre Competitions

Mar. 3rd, 2016: These Days at Ripon: Ripon Theatre Presents "Holiday"

Jan. 26th, 2016: Music Students Perform at Select State Events