In September 2021 veteran designer Alan Brodie changed course in his career, accepting the position of Manager, Theatre Operations at the Arts Umbrella, a non-profit in Vancouver that provides arts education in the fields of Theatre, Music & Film, Dance and Art & Design. In the fall of 2022, he assumed responsibility for the Arts Umbrella Stagecraft Program. As a Set and Lighting Designer Brodie worked in Canadian theatre, dance and opera from 1989. He designed for English language theatres across Canada, major summer festivals and ballet companies at home and abroad. Brodie was recognized with Jessie, Dora, Betty Mitchell and Sterling Awards, as well as a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. He has taught at UBC, the National Theatre School, the Banff Centre and Studio 58 / Langara College. Brodie has a BFA in design from UBC and an MFA in directing from UVic. He lives in Vancouver.