Dom Ocampo (he/him) is a Scenic Artist and Designer based in Washington, DC. He holds an integrated degree in Mechanical Engineering and Theatre from Lehigh University.
While a student at Lehigh, Dom received 9 different awards recognizing his dedication to inclusivity and theatre – one of them being the prestigious University Service Award, which involves an extensive screening process and is only presented to three seniors per academic year. His work examines how different artistic disciplines can be used to critique oppressive systems and participate in collective liberation.
Dom works across many design and administrative disciplines. Scenic Design credits in the DMV include Beatrice Likes the Dark, Sleeping Beauty: The Time Traveler, Frosty the Snow Man, The Fisherman and His Wife (Adventure Theatre MTC); Doctor Moloch (Flying V); The Cassette Shop (Theatre Prometheus); Beautiful Hair (Theatre 202); Pillow Fortress (Peregrine Theatre). Other credits include GALA Hispanic Theatre: Séneca, The Library Mouse (Assistant Set Designer); Nu Sass Productions: Open (Director/Lighting Designer), Craigslisted (Performer), A Bright Room Called Day (Performer); Flying V: Monstress (Performer); Happenstance Theater: ADRIFT (Stage Manager).
Dom currently serves as the full-time Production Manager and Scenic Charge at Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, MD.
Press:
- ‘Frosty the Snow Man’ captivates with joy at Adventure Theatre
- Flying V’s smart and savvy ‘Doctor Moloch’ asks: How human can AI get?
- Review: Craigslisted at Nu Sass Productions
- A fun fable about greed in ‘The Fisherman and His Wife’ at Adventure Theatre MTC
- Theatre Review: ‘Open’ by Nu Sass Productions
