Brandon Wardell is a Lighting, Scenic, and Media Designer.

Over the past twenty years he has designed hundreds of productions, including Theatre, Dance, Opera, and Immersive Experiences. He is a dedicated collaborator who brings his passion for visual storytelling to every project.

Brandon is the Professor of
Lighting Design at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, and an Ensemble Member of Steep and Griffin Theatre Companies.

brandonwardell@gmail.com

 

 
 
 
 

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Appointments

 

○ The University of Minnesota

○ Northern Illinois University

○ Columbia College Chicago

○ Illinois Wesleyan University

○ North Park University

○ North Central College

○ The University of Chicago

Assistant Professor, 2026-

Associate Professor, 2010-2026

Adjunct Faculty, 2008-2011

Adjunct Faculty, 2008-2011

Adjunct Faculty, 2007-2011

Adjunct Faculty, 2010

Visiting Instructor, 2008