Michael Hill

Michael Hill

Associate Professor in Residence, Entertainment Engineering and Design

Department(s)
Entertainment Engineering and Design
Phone
702-895-0448

Biography

Michael Hill began his career in live entertainment at an early age. He earned his MFA in theatre from The University of Alabama with an emphasis in stage management. Michael continued his career in a variety of technical fields across a wide range of live entertainment productions.
Michael’s experience includes a wide range of work. He toured as a lighting designer with a rock and roll band. Michael was a technical manager on various cruise ships culminating in the construction of a new ship in Italy. He toured the world as a rigger and carpenter with Disney on ice, and after leaving the road he settled in Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, he stage managed Le Reve, was a lead carpenter for Cirque Du Soleil, and most recently the audio supervisor for Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand.

Teaching Expertise and Interests

Practical application of engineering principals, project-based learning, current entertainment practices, modern manufacturing