JON WOELFER

Technical Director

Since 2021

Technical Director

Jon Woelfer (he/him/his) has been a Technical Director with Lookingglass Theatre Company since 2017. Prior to joining Lookingglass, Jon worked at Steppenwolf Theatre, first as the scene shop apprentice, then as a staff carpenter, lead welder, and finally as a draftsperson. He also spent three seasons working as the Set Supervisor for The House Theatre of Chicago and spent many years working as a part-time draftsperson for Grand Stage Company. In the past, Jon has worked as a carpenter with Lookingglass, on productions of Metamorphosis (2012 production), The North China Lover, and The Little Prince. Jon moved to Chicago from Portland, OR, in 2008, and graduated with a BFA in Theatre Technology from The Theatre School at Depaul University in 2012.

Bio as of 2021