David Barber

David Barber is a Lecturer II in the Department of Theatre at Kean University's College of Liberal Arts. He holds a BFA in Theater Design and Technology from the University of Texas at Austin, and brings 25 years of professional experience in scenic and costume design for theater, television, film, and live events. As a former Art Director for NBC Universal in NYC, he has extensive expertise in regional theater, Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international opera production.

• Education: BFA in Theater Design and Technology, University of Texas at Austin

His teaching philosophy emphasizes the theatrical process as a microcosm of real-world challenges, focusing on developing students' critical thinking and professional skills through practical training in scenic painting, drafting, rendering, and technical theatre production. He teaches courses including Intro to Performance Design, Scenic Design Drafting, and Theatre Lab Behind the Scenes.