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Erik Viker is a Professor and Department Head of Theatre at Susquehanna University. He holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BS from the University of Florida. His expertise spans stagecraft, theatre operations, and technical theatre education. As a union-affiliated stagehand (IATSE Local 636), he integrates professional industry experience into teaching.
Key research interests include theatre safety, production management, and pedagogical approaches emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. He authored Inspired Teaching (2013) and contributes regularly to journals like Theatre Design & Technology and Stage Directions.
Teaching focuses on practical technical skills and liberal arts integration, with courses ranging from stage management to dramatic literature. Active in professional organizations, he served on the USITT Publications Committee and presented at national conferences on technical theatre topics.
