David Barker is starting his 17th year in educational theatre, all of which has been spent building the highly acclaimed technical theatre programs at CCISD and Pearland High School. Mr. Barker is now the Head Director for Theatre at Pearland High School and excited to start his third successful Theatre program. A regular presenter at regional theatre festivals such as Texas Thespians and TxEDTA.  David is continually asked to lecture on such topics in theatre as Lighting Elements and Design, Sound and Audio, Scenic Design, Set Construction, and Marketing at Texas state theatre conferences. He has been a part of the teaching faculty at Theatre under the Stars along with designing for Theatre under the Starts Humphrey School. He is considered a technical theatre guru for the surrounding area, is often asked to prepare workshops and training sessions for other teachers throughout the district. David and his students regularly help community and professional theatres throughout the area. David also freelances for major production companies all over the United States and is part of the local Union 51 workforce. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, and Master of Arts in Theatre from the University on Houston.