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Steven J. Satta serves as Professor of Voice and Acting in Towson University's Department of Theatre Arts within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. He maintains an active presence in Baltimore's theater community through performance, direction, and dialect consultancy work while leading voice/acting pedagogy.
Education:
- BFA in Drama, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
- MFA in Acting, York University, Toronto
- University Diploma in Voice Teaching, York University
Research and Artistic Focus: Professor Satta specializes in vocal pedagogy and advanced acting techniques, with significant contributions to dialect coaching and Arts-in-Education methodologies. His creative scholarship extends to LGBT/Queer theatrical production through Iron Crow Theatre Company, where he examines representation, identity politics, and social advocacy in performance. His work integrates practical stagecraft with community engagement, particularly through partnerships addressing marriage equality and LGBTQ+ visibility.
Professional Trajectory: Following 15 years of professional acting across Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theaters (National Actor's Theatre, Metropolitan Opera Company), and educational settings (ENACT, Theatre for a New Audience), Satta transitioned to academia. In Baltimore since 2000, he collaborates with Everyman Theatre, Olney Theatre, and Baltimore Shakespeare Festival while directing Towson's theatrical training programs. His career uniquely bridges commercial performance, community-based arts education, and scholarly pedagogy.
Institutional Leadership: As founding Artistic Director of Iron Crow Theatre Company, Satta established Maryland's premier LGBTQ+ theater organization, generating critical acclaim in The Baltimore Sun and WYPR while partnering with Broadway Impact for marriage equality advocacy. The company's charitable initiatives and media partnerships demonstrate his commitment to theater as social practice.
