Eric Van Tassell

Assistant Professor of Dance and Theatre – Lighting and Sound Design – Eric Van Tassell has been a faculty member in both Hope’s Theatre and Dance Departments since 2019, where his primary focus is lighting design. He has decades of experience working on stages ranging from exploratory storefront theaters in Chicago to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and is looking forward to sharing that knowledge and context with you as you explore the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the dramatic history and landscapes of Scotland. Email: