Rate My Professor Nicholas Graves

Graves is acclaimed for his work in scenic design, serving as the Resident Scenic Designer and Scenic Design Advisor for the department since 2016. He received a Meritorious Achievement Award for Excellence in Scenic Design from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6, shared with co-scenic designer Anthony Sloterdijk, for their work on the Sam Houston State University production of the musical Head Over Heels. His scenic designs for SHSU productions also include The Prom, Austen's Pride, Hairspray, and a co-design for Little Women. Additionally, Graves has served as an adjudicator at regional theatre festivals, including the Texas state play festival, where he recognized outstanding student achievements in theatre production. A member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, he contributes to the professional development of students and the broader theatre community through teaching, design, and administrative leadership at Sam Houston State University.