Todd Dicken

Todd Dicken is a Senior Lecturer at Youngstown State University's (YSU) Dana School of Music & University Theatre, with a 30-year history at YSU as a student, staff member, adjunct, and current faculty. He earned a B.A. in Communication with a Theater emphasis (1988) and an M.F.A. in Scenic Design (1998) from Kent State University.

• Teaching Areas: Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Puppetry, Stagecraft, Stage Combat, and Film History
• Professional Roles: Scenic Designer, Properties Master, Technical Director, Director, and Production Manager
• Award:
  • Smith-Murphy Award (2025) from YSU's Student Government Association for exceptional student mentorship

He coordinates YSU's Minor in Puppetry and has collaborated with the White House on production design projects.