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Sarah Hinzman is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing in the Department of Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University, located within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds an M.F.A. in Theatre (Directing) from Florida State University and brings extensive experience as an actor, director, educator, and producer across regional, university, and community theatres nationwide.
Education:
- M.F.A. Theatre, Directing – Florida State University
- M.S. Adult Learning and Organizational Performance, Leadership and Training & Development – Drake University
- B.F.A. Music Theatre, Minor in Dance – Viterbo University
Sarah's research and artistic interests center on innovative and physical forms of theatre, including Puppetry, Devised Theatre, Physical Theatre, Avant-Garde Theatre, and New Works, complemented by scholarly engagement in Dramaturgy and organizational development. Her teaching philosophy integrates artistic exploration with leadership and community service, evident in her courses such as Script Analysis, Voice for the Stage, and Directing I.
While no peer-reviewed articles are listed, her creative output is practice-based, highlighted by her upcoming direction of the 2024–2025 mainstage production Dial M for Murder, reflecting her expertise in classical and contemporary theatre. Her work trends toward narrative innovation, embodiment, and audience engagement through physical and devised performance.
Professional Recognition:
- Consent Forward Artist, Intimacy Directors and Coordinators
- Shakespeare Short Course Alumni, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Sarah is deeply committed to mentorship and community service. With over a decade in volunteer and community program management, she has focused on inclusion for people with disabilities, mentoring at-risk youth, and elder advocacy. As a two-year AmeriCorps alumnus and Environmental Educator, she champions the idea that art-making is a vital act of service. Though no formal grants are mentioned, her background in grant writing and program administration suggests active engagement in securing support for artistic and educational initiatives.
She is affiliated with professional networks emphasizing ethical performance practices and classical training, and she integrates environmentalism and ecology into her service interests. Her lab or creative team involvement is implied through production work and community collaborations, though not explicitly detailed.
