Laurel Koerner

Laurel Koerner is a Professor of Theatre Arts and Chair of the Theatre Arts Department at Dordt University. She previously served as Director of Theatre and Professor of Theatre at Tabor College, where she established their Theatre major and minor. Her work in character development, voice & speech, and physical acting has earned recognition from the American College Theater Festival.

• B.A. in Graphic Design and Studio Art, Dordt University (2006)
• M.A. in Theatre History and Performance Theory, Bowling Green State University (2008)
• M.F.A. in Acting, California Institute of the Arts (2012)

Koerner specializes in actor training methodologies, including ensemble-driven creation, scriptural performance, and regional dialect coaching. She actively mentors students through campus organizations like the Theatre Club and Bible study groups.

Her professional contributions extend to workshop facilitation, serving as a regional production respondent for the American College Theater Festival, and providing audition preparation coaching for actors.