Travis Hagenbuch

Class of 2003 After graduation from Ottawa Township High School Travis Hagenbuch attended the University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music, receiving his BFA in Theater Design and Production in 2007. He has specialized in directing lighting for live television events. Travis has received numerous awards for his work including six Emmy® Awards and four additional Emmy Nominations. His Emmy® Awards were: 2010 for the Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2011 for the Grammy Awards, 2012 for the Grammy Awards, 2015 for the Baku European Games Opening Ceremony, 2016 for Grease Live!, and in 2018 for Jesus Christ Superstar. The additional Emmy Nominations were in 2013 for the Grammy Awards, 2014 The Queen Latifah Show (Season 1), 2017 for the 89th Academy Awards, and again in 2018 for the 90th Academy Awards. Among the projects for which he has directed lighting for live television events are the Olympics, President Obama’s inaugural celebration, Super Bowl halftime show with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, BET Awards, and television specials for Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, and Betty White’s 90th birthday. Travis has continued his connection with Ottawa Township High School, returning to do the lighting for a Walt Willey show and Roger Amm’s final OTHS choir concert, as well as providing additional advice when requested.