Claude Pensis has been a faculty member at GCU since 1982 during which time he has also been theatre chair and artistic director. Mr. Pensis has also served for 1.5 years as a faculty associate for Arizona State University as their lighting instructor. He is a native of Wisconsin and received a Bachelor of Science degree in theatre from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and a Master of Fine Arts in stage direction from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. As either a director or a light designer, Mr. Pensis has been involved in more than 400 stage productions and has received numerous local theatre awards and nominations. He is a member of the Stage Lighting category of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.