Steven Schmidt is a Davis native and the Technical Director for California Shakespeare Theater where he oversees scenic construction on productions for Cal Shakes, A.C.T., Magic Theatre, Shotgun Players, and Berkeley Playhouse. Previously, Steven worked as the Associate Head of Production for Yale Repertory Theatre, and has consulted on productions for Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Steven is a co-author of Structural Design for the Stage (2nd edition) and has presented on panels at the United States Institute Theatre Technology. Steven was also a founding member of Barnyard Theatre.