consistently contributes to productions affecting themes of social justice, diversity, and equity for underrepresented communities. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work including The Exonerated (Lucille Lortel Award), My Barking Dog (L.A. Drama Critics), The House in Scarsdale (nominated Best Projection Design, LA Drama Critics), Shiv (nominated, Best Projection Design, StageRaw), Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (Ovation! nomination), and Completeness (Ovation! nomination). Ontiveros is an Associate Professor of Design and Chair of the Theatre Arts Department at the University of La Verne. Credits include design at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Center Theatre Group, American Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory, Cornerstone, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Perseverance Theatre, Native Voices, East West Players, South Coast Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse, Geffen Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hungarian National Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Kennedy Center, and L.A. Opera. cargocollective.com/tomontiveros
