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The Theatre Arts faculty and staff are experienced professionals who are dedicated to teaching. All faculty members work with both undergraduate and graduate students. All serve as advisors on student productions, readings, and workshops. They are accessible, supportive, and committed to their students.
Among the many awards they have received are:
- Regents Award for Faculty Excellence (Alan MacVey);
- President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence (Meredith Alexander);
- Collegiate Teaching Awards (Dare Clubb, Paul Kalina, Kim Marra, Carol MacVey, R. Eric Stone, Bryon Winn, Megan Gogerty);
- Collegiate Fellow, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Alan MacVey, Kim Marra);
- Joe A. Callaway Prize for Best Book on Drama or Theatre (Kim Marra);
- Members of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre (Kim Marra, Alan MacVey)
Acting & Directing
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Mary Beth Easley
Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts, Associate Professor, Head of Directing
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Daniel Fine
Assistant Professor, media design & directing
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Kristen L Hartsgrove Mooers
Lecturer, acting
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Fannie Hungerford
Adjunct Instructor, movement
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Paul Kalina
Associate Professor, Head of Acting
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Alan MacVey
Director of the Division of Performing Arts, Professor, directing & acting
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Mary Mayo
Associate Professor of Instruction, vocal direction
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Joe Osheroff
Lecturer, acting
Design
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James Albert
Lecturer, scenic & lighting technology
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Loyce Arthur
Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
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Mark Bruckner
Visiting Associate Professor, sound design
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R. Eric Stone
Associate Professor, Head of Design
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Bryon Winn
Professor, Director of Theatre
Playwrights Workshop & Dramaturgy
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Art Borreca
Co-Head of Playwrights Workshop, Co-Head of Dramaturgy
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Dare Clubb
Co-Head of Dramaturgy, Associate Professor
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Megan Gogerty
Lecturer, musical theatre, dramatic literature & playwriting
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Kim Marra
Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
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Lisa Schlesinger
Associate Professor, Co-Head of Playwrights Workshop
Stage Management
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Abbie Katz
Associate Professor of Instruction, Head of Stage Management
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Melissa L. F. Turner
Lecturer, Stage Management
Technical Staff
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Barbara Croy
Costume Tailor
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Rachel Duncan
Audio/Video Supervisor
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Robert Durham
Scene Shop Supervisor
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Rick Loula
Production Director
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Joshua Nathanson
Electrics Supervisor
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Joan Newhouse
Paint Shop Supervisor/Scenic Charge Artist
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Megan Petkewec
Costume Manager
Administrative Staff
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Kristan Hellige
Marketing Specialist Dance/Theatre
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Katie McClellen
Scheduling and Facilities Manager
Emeritus Faculty
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Meredith Alexander
Lecturer Emerita
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John Cameron
Professor Emerita
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Eric Forsythe
Professor Emeritus
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Tisch Jones
Professor Emerita
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Carol MacVey
Lecturer, Emerita