Jim Book

Artist Profile

Jim Book is serving as the technical director and scenic designer for this summer production of West Side Story. He has previously served as the technical director for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and both scenic designer and technical director for Annie with Chance Theater. Jim runs his own company, Handless Man Theatrics, and has a knack for building theatrical spaces. His theatrical building projects include the creation of the Maverick Theater in Fullerton. Jim is very grateful to Chance Theater for the opportunity to work on this incredible show.

Productions at Chance Theater

Production Date Role
West Side Story August 2019 Scenic Designer & Technical Director
Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” July 2019 Technical Director
Annie August 2017 Scenic Designer / Technical Director
Lee Miller: The Angel and the Fiend April 2003 Technical Director
A Company of Wayward Saints October 2000 Director / Scenic, Lighting, & Sound Designer
The Mikado March 2000 Lighting Designer
The Stroop Report January 2000 Lighting Designer