Erik Frederiksen has worked both academically and professionally in the Greater Denver and Seattle areas. He previously served as the Lighting Designer on “JQA” at BETC, “Killer Joe,” and “The Magic Flute” at the University of Denver, “Puss in Boots” at the Boulder Opera, and “RENT: School Edition” and “Tuck Everlasting” at Village Kidstage Theatre. He is thrilled to be back at BETC this summer working on “Amelia’s Big Idea” and “Dorothy’s Dictionary.” He recently graduated from the University of Denver with a Masters in Education. When not designing, Erik works as a 7th grade social studies teacher in Denver Public Schools.