Jen Rock

Jen Rock is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Albright College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Susquehanna University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatrical Lighting Design from the University of Connecticut. Her professional work includes Lighting Design for theatre, events, and live entertainment across the Northeast, Midwest, and New York City. She has collaborated with prominent organizations such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Glimmerglass Opera, and High Output, Inc.

• Education:
• B.A. Theatre Arts, Susquehanna University
• M.F.A. Theatrical Lighting Design, University of Connecticut

Rock's research interests focus on innovative lighting techniques, stage design integration, and the technical aspects of live performance. She has received two Eliot Norton Awards for her lighting design work in Boston. Prior to Albright, she taught at Eastern Connecticut State University and Western Michigan University, emphasizing hands-on training in theatrical production and technical theatre.

• Awards:
• Eliot Norton Award (20XX)
• Eliot Norton Award (20XX)

Her contributions to academic theatre include fostering student creativity in design and technology, bridging professional practices with educational frameworks.