Mr. Heyneman's eyes were
opened to the magic of performing arts at The
Athenian School in Danville, CA. Receiving his
B.A. in technical theater at Rocky Mountain
College in Billings; his early credits include
Scapino and Something's Afoot. During his
college years he lit many productions at
Billings Studio Theater, including The Glass
Menagerie, Fiddler on the Roof, and Company. Mr.
Heyneman began his career as a lighting intern
at The Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis
MN, and was later hired as a stage technician,
working on great original productions including
The Red Shoes, and The Wind in the Willows. From
1987 to 1996, Alex was the Technical Director
for Montana's premier performing arts center,
the Alberta Bair Theater. His lighting design
credits at the ABT include South Pacific,
Brigadoon, Carousel, A Chorus Line, and the
world premier of the opera Pamelia. Currently
ranching with his family in the foothills of the
Beartooth Mountains, Alex continues spreading
the joy of live performance to area communities.
Debuting in 2005, Mr. Heyneman is pleased to
continue working with Rimrock Opera.
