Justin P. Cowan

Dr. Justin P. Cowan is the Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at Western Connecticut State University. He holds a DMA in Conducting with a Cognate in Stage Direction from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), as well as undergraduate and master's degrees in Voice and Conducting.

• Musicianship for Musical Theatre
• Musical Theatre History
• Audition Techniques/Vocal Coaching
• Stage Directing

Dr. Cowan has extensive experience as a Musical Director and Conductor, with regional credits spanning productions like West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods at institutions such as UNCG, Triad Stage, and BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theatre. He also founded North Carolina Summer Rep and served as Artistic Director for Herb Strauss Theatre.

Contact: cowanj@wcsu.edu | ConductorCowan.com | DirectorCowan.com