EUGENE ROGERS (he/him) is the current Director of Production for Rubber City Theatre in Akron as well as the Head of their Lighting and Sound Department. Prior to working with Rubber City, Eugene worked backstage for several theatre, dance, and live entertainment productions; including shows at Cedar Point, Darien Lake, The University of Akron, Kent State University, E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, The Akron Civic Theatre, The Canton Civic Center, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and Blossom Music Center. He earned a BA in Art (Studio Emphasis) from the University of Akron, followed by a Certificate in Entertainment Arts and Technology - Sound, and a second BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University. Eugene has been a proud member of the IATSE Local #48 since 2012.