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Richard Biever serves as Associate Professor of Music Theatre and Music Theatre Music Director at Baldwin Wallace University, bringing extensive professional experience as an actor, composer, director, and music director to his academic role. His career bridges Broadway, off-Broadway, and international theatre productions with higher education pedagogy.
Education:
- M.F.A. in Directing for Music Theatre, Penn State University
- B.M.E., Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York
Professor Biever specializes in musical theatre performance, history, and directing, with emphasis on practical application through professional-caliber productions. As a designated Meisner Teacher certified by the Meisner Institute Training Program, he integrates rigorous acting technique into his curriculum, focusing on emotional authenticity and script analysis. His expertise spans both classical and contemporary repertoire, informed by decades of industry work.
He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in music theatre performance and directing since beginning his academic career at Penn State University, later serving as Program Director of Musical Theatre at Nazareth University. His mentorship emphasizes real-world readiness through hands-on production experience and industry-standard training methodologies.
