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Brad Willcuts is an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Choreography at Michigan State University's College of Arts & Letters, where he also serves as Head of Acting. Holding a BA from Minnesota State University and an MFA in Theatre Performance Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University, he specializes in musical theatre training, choreography, and movement direction while actively engaging with technology-enhanced pedagogy.
- Academic Background: BA (Minnesota State University), MFA (VCU) with emphasis on Musical Theatre and Movement
- Key Areas: Musical Theatre Acting, Choreography, New Media Integration, Social Dance
- Leadership: Tenured faculty, Head of Acting, 2021 promotion to Associate Professor
His research focuses on musical theatre pedagogy, choreographic composition, and technology integration in performing arts education. He pioneered courses like New Media Acting Laboratory (with Ryan Welsh) and Social Dance: History and Contemporary Reflections, using virtual reality and motion capture to enhance traditional training methods.
Recent publications highlight his 2024 productions of Spring Awakening and A Beautiful Day in November, 2023 Bright Star performances, and ongoing technology-enhanced pedagogy initiatives. His work spans multimedia rock musicals, social dance history, and digital performance training innovations.
Scientific Recognition:
- 2021 All-University Teacher/Scholar Award
- 2022 Catalyst Award for Digital Learning Innovation
- 2020 Catalyst Award for New Media Practices
- 2019 Fintz Award for Teaching Excellence
- 2017 AT&T Enhanced Teaching Technology Award
Brad has directed and choreographed over 15 major productions at MSU including Grease, American Idiot, and The Play That Goes Wrong. His industry experience spans Broadway (Amazing Grace), Chicago theatre (Porgy and Bess), and international engagements in Prague with Legende Holmes, demonstrating his commitment to both academic and professional theatre excellence.
