Ken Glucksberg
Carpentry Department Head

A professional scenic carpenter since 1983, Ken joined Chicago Scenic in 1992 and was promoted to department head in 2000. In this role, Ken develops carpentry bids for project proposals and coordinates construction crews on the shop floor.

Ken supervises journeymen and production workers and appreciates who work regularly o the shop floor; shop staff can grow to as many as 75 employees depending on company workload. Troubleshooting and quality control on the shop floor are Ken’s most important responsibilities.

During his tenure at Chicago Scenic, Ken has worked on a wide variety of projects  including annual Radio City sets, GM Centennial, and annual NFL kick-off events. Past projects include several sets for the ABC Network, including Good Morning America at the new Times Square Studios; ABC Election Coverage, and new sets for the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Ken received his formal training at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. His regional theatre experience includes five years as shop foreman at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and seasons with the Santa Fe Opera, ART in Boston and the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.