Shoeboxes and Christmas Lights Ken Page, 2017 USITT Conference and Stage Expo keynote speaker, on the talented professionals who create the wonder of theatre V eteran actor and singer Ken Page is perhaps best known for his work in Tim Burton's cult classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas as Oogie Boogie, and for his roles on stage and film in the original Broadway production of Cats, the Musical, Ain't Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls, and The Wiz. The St. Louis native has a long history in theatre and shared his experiences with USITT conference attendees last March in a discussion titled "Shoeboxes and Christmas Lights," a reference to a play stage he created when he was a child. 60 theatre design & technology F a l l 2 0 1 7