Eric Baratta received his Master of Arts in Theatre (MA) from Villanova University, and holds a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) and Master of Science (MS) in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. Eric rejoined the Theatre Arts Program in the Fall Semester of 2007 and worked previously with the program between 1995 and 2002. Eric is the Production Manager/Technical Director of the Theatre Arts Program, has designed scenery and lighting for many Theatre Arts productions, and now teaches Theatre Arts 130 Introduction to the Scenic Arts: Sets, Lights, and Costumes which is open to all Penn Students.