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Susan Picinich serves as Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre Arts at Towson University's College of Fine Arts and Communication, with 24 years of prior academic leadership at the University of Southern Maine including roles as Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Dean.
Her academic background includes:
- MFA in Costume Design from University of Michigan
- MA in Theatre History from State University of New York at Albany
- BA in Theatre and French from State University of New York at Albany
Professor Picinich's research integrates practical costume design with historical scholarship, evidenced by over 160 theatrical productions at venues including Portland Stage Company, Maine State Music Theatre, and Walnut Street Theatre. Her fieldwork extends to film (American Playhouse's 'Signs of Life', 'Sabrina' remake) and international education through a 2009 Fulbright scholarship teaching Musical Theatre and Millinery in Bulgaria. She actively bridges academia with community practice through weaving exhibitions with the Weaver's Guild of Greater Baltimore and board service at the Baltimore County Arts Guild.
Her professional recognition centers on the Fulbright scholar award, reflecting significant contributions to transnational theatre education. Administrative leadership constitutes a major career pillar, having directed Towson's College of Fine Arts and Communication as Dean from 2011-2019 after similar roles in Maine.
Current professional activities include ongoing costume design work, guild leadership, and residence in Towson with her spouse Stanley Max (Lecturer in Mathematics at Towson University).
