Thomas Whit Ellis

Thomas Whit Ellis serves as a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno, where he maintains an office in Speech Arts 140F and can be reached at 559.278-2646.

Education:

• B.A. from California State University, Sacramento
• M.F.A. from Michigan State University

His academic focus centers on African American Theatre and Directing, reflecting deep engagement with cultural narratives and performance techniques within Black theatrical traditions. This specialization shapes both his pedagogical approach and scholarly perspective in the discipline.

Professor Ellis actively contributes to the Theatre and Dance program through course instruction and departmental involvement, emphasizing practical and theoretical exploration of theatrical expression.