Tanya Thompson

Tanya Thompson serves as Assistant Professor of Acting and Voice in the School of Theatre & Dance at Millikin University, bringing professional performance experience and specialized training to her academic role.

Education:

• B.A. in Drama, University of California, Irvine
• M.F.A. in Theatre Arts (Performance Emphasis), University of Idaho

Research and Practice Focus: Professor Thompson's expertise centers on acting methodologies, stage voice production, and dialect training, enhanced by advanced certifications in Fitzmaurice Voicework and Theatrical Intimacy Coordination. Her professional work bridges academic instruction with practical theatre production, including recent direction of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and extensive stage performance credits across major musical productions.

Professional Engagement: She maintains active affiliation with the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) and holds Mental Health First Aid certification from the National Council for Behavioral Health, reflecting her commitment to holistic performer development.