جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Daniel Hobbsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scenic Design
• Projection Design
• Costume Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Daniel Hobbs is a Professor of Scenic, Projection, and Costume Design at Coastal Carolina University's Department of Theatre. He combines creative design with academic instruction, specializing in theatrical production aesthetics and technical execution. B.A. in Theatre from University of Northern Alabama M.F.A. in Theatre from Michigan State University With extensive regional credits across the U.S., he has designed for productions including Cinderella , The Student Prince , and L'Amant Anonyme . His professional affiliations include teaching roles at San Diego State University, University of South Florida, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, College of Wooster, and Ashland University. Current projects highlight his seventh season with the Ohio Light Opera as properties department head and scenic designer. His design expertise spans: Scenic architecture for stage productions Projection mapping technologies Period and contemporary costume design Technical theatre management

Will Powerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hip-hop theater
• Verse drama
• Shakespearean studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Will Power serves as Associate Professor of Theater & Performance Studies at Occidental College, appointed to the tenure-track faculty in 2020 following earlier engagements as G. William Hume Fellow (2009) and visiting professor (2011). An internationally renowned playwright, performer, and lyricist, he is celebrated as one of the pioneers of hip-hop theater, with productions at Lincoln Center, The Public Theater, Sydney Opera House, and venues across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Power's research focuses on verse drama and classical adaptations , exploring connections between traditional forms like Shakespeare and Greek theater with contemporary expressions including hip-hop. His teaching philosophy emphasizes making historical works relevant to modern audiences, examining how iambic pentameter relates to hip-hop verse and how African American folk tales constitute their own classical tradition. His recent theatrical works demonstrate remarkable range across genres and audiences, from children's theater pieces to serious historical dramas. The production history shows increasing institutional recognition, with works premiering at major regional theaters and receiving critical acclaim including a New York Times Critic's Pick designation for Seize the King . Awards received include: Doris Duke Artist Award Lucille Lortel Award United States Artist Prudential Fellowship 2020 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding New Script ( Detroit Red ) NYFA Award Power brings decades of professional experience to his teaching, having worked extensively as a practitioner before entering academia. He teaches courses including 'Black Arts Movement' and 'Freak the Classics,' emphasizing student voice development across artistic, spiritual, and human dimensions. His current work includes directing virtual performances of Romeo and Juliet while continuing to develop new commissioned pieces.

Jenna McFarland Lordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Scenic Design
• Stage Design
• Theatre Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenna McFarland Lord is a Lecturer in Theatre Education and Acting at Emerson College, where she contributes to the academic and creative development of students. Her career as a scenic designer spans New England and Off-Broadway, with notable work at institutions such as Boston Lyric Opera, Actors Shakespeare Project, and La Mama. She has designed for productions including Sävë thë Whälës , Usual Girls , and Urinetown . Current set design teacher at Boston Arts Academy Active affiliations with Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Brandeis University Winner of the Elliot Norton Award (2022) for BLKS design Her research and practice focus on scenic design, integrating visual arts and theatre production techniques to enhance storytelling. Her work reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative stagecraft. Notable honors include the Elliot Norton Award, recognizing her excellence in scenic design. She has also contributed to education through teaching roles at leading arts institutions.

Caitlin Trainorمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Dance Performance
• Choreography
• Movement and Collaboration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caitlin Trainor is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Dance, where she has been a faculty member for eight years, dedicated to teaching and sharing dance with students of all levels. Her academic and artistic work bridges performance, choreography, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Educational Background: B.S. in Dance Performance and Choreography – Skidmore College M.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography – Mills College Her creative practice centers on exploring ideas through movement and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary innovation. She has partnered with fashion designer Christian Siriano and computer scientist Apoorv Agarwal on the TEDx presentation Artificial IntelliDance , merging dance with artificial intelligence. Her performance experience includes prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and collaborations with renowned choreographers like Seán Curran and Stephan Koplowitz. Trainor is the founder and artistic director of Trainor Dance, through which she creates and performs original works. She has choreographed for Nacre Dance Company, Marked Dance Project, and various university dance programs. Internationally, she has taught and performed at venues including Dance City in England and Montclair State University. During her time in the U.K., she co-founded Fresh , a forum for new dance work development. She has received grant support from the New York Foundation for the Arts and production support from Barnard College and Columbia University. Her courses include Modern I, reflecting her commitment to foundational and advanced dance training. Advising and Grants: Recipient of a generous grant from the New York Foundation for the Arts Ongoing production support from Barnard College/Columbia University No formal advisees listed Labs and Creative Teams: Trainor Dance – her own performance and creation company Co-founder of Fresh – a U.K.-based forum for regional dance artists Collaborator with interdisciplinary teams in fashion and computer science

Ruth Dentelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Costume Design
• Theatre Production
• Costume History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ruth Dentel is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Belhaven University, where she has taught since 2020. She serves as the faculty costume designer and shop manager, instructing courses in design, costume construction, and makeup. Dentel holds a B.A. from Liberty University and an M.F.A. from the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on costume design methodologies, historical costume analysis with emphasis on traditional ethnic clothing, and technical theatre production. She possesses specialized skills in pattern creation, soft sculpture, millinery, and wardrobe management. Awards & Recognition: Silver Scissors Award for outstanding costume design (Houston Museum of Fine Arts, 1999) Three nominations for the American College Theatre Festival during graduate studies Dentel brings extensive industry experience, including costume design for Houston-area productions, technical work for Shakespeare festivals and opera companies, three years with the Phantom of the Opera Broadway tour, and several years at Houston Ballet. Outside academia, she documents global cultural traditions through travel and authored Europe In America , exploring U.S. towns with European heritage.

Ainsley Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theatre Production
• Costume Technology
• Scenic Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ainsley Anderson serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Production and Management within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Ithaca College. She teaches core courses in the B.F.A. Theatre Production & Design program including Introduction to Technical Theatre, Production and Scenic Technology, Costume Technology, Advanced Costume Construction, and Projects in Costume Technology and Wardrobe Supervision. Her educational background includes: B.F.A. from Ithaca College Pursuing M.F.A. from University of Idaho Anderson's research focuses on practical theatre disciplines with emphasis on costume technology, millinery, and scenic construction. She integrates professional practice through active freelance work with organizations including Glimmerglass Opera Festival, The Hangar Theatre, Eric Winterling Inc., Bethany Joy Costumes Inc., and Lynne Mackey Studio. Her expertise bridges academic instruction with real-world theatre production techniques. As Department Chair, she oversees academic operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in student productions at the McCarroll Studio Theatre. Her professional engagements demonstrate continuous industry collaboration beyond campus, enriching the curriculum with current industry standards.

Jason Lesterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Performing Arts
• Arts Administration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Lester serves as the founding dean of the College of the Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), a position he has held since joining the institution in 2018. Under his leadership, the College of the Arts encompasses cinema, communication, dance, digital media, gaming and interactive design, graphic design, journalism, music, public relations, sports broadcasting, theatre, and visual art, along with the non-academic Preparatory Department. Dr. Lester is nationally recognized for his values-based leadership, rigorous expectations for academic and artistic excellence, innovative community collaboration, and visionary planning. His leadership approach focuses on identifying and trusting faculty as content experts while he concentrates on building culture, mentoring staff, leading curricular initiatives, and nurturing external relationships with regional arts organizations. Dr. Lester has established partnerships with Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Symphony, Norton Museum of Art, Society of the Four Arts, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and numerous other cultural institutions. He successfully guided the college through the merger of two academic schools and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) - Serves as dean mentor in leadership development program National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) - Former Greater Houston Chapter President, Texoma Region Governor, and National Treasurer of the 7,000-member organization Prior to PBA, Lester was academic dean at the School of Fine Arts at Houston Christian University (HCU) starting in 2015, and previously chaired HCU's music department. His career began with performing opera before transitioning to music education, where he inspired students to win competitions and gain acceptance to leading music conservatories. He remains active in the arts community through board service and occasional singing performances.

Brenda Pattersonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Voice
• Opera
• Vocal Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brenda Patterson is a Lecturer in Voice at the University of Virginia and a renowned mezzo-soprano with an international opera career. She has performed as a Principal Artist at the Metropolitan Opera for seven seasons and graced stages at prestigious venues such as Hamburg State Opera, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and Carnegie Hall. Education: Juilliard School (Taranow Prize in Voice), Barnard College A passionate vocal educator, Patterson has taught at Juilliard, Mannes, Tanglewood, Opera Philadelphia, and the Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artists program. She is also a co-founder and Director of Music at the award-winning Victory Hall Opera in Charlottesville. Her performance history includes collaborations with Opera Colorado, Glimmerglass Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Florida Grand Opera, among others. Scientific_awards: Taranow Prize in Voice

• Puppetry
• Mask Design
• Scenic Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bradford Clark is a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences. He also serves on the Asian Studies Advisory Board and has taught courses in History of Film, Animation Scene Design, Asian Theatre, and Drafting/Drawing for Theatre. With extensive professional experience, Clark has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Center for Puppetry Arts, American Conservatory Theatre, and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. His research focuses on puppetry and mask design, informed by hands-on training with masters like Balinese dalang I Wayan Wija and Japan's Imada Ningyo company. Clark has curated major exhibitions, including Jim Henson: Wonders from his Workshop , and conducted fieldwork across Asia and Europe to document traditional and contemporary performance practices. As a practitioner, he has designed over fifty scenic works for theatre, opera, and dance, while creating original puppet productions at BGSU like Monkey Storms Heaven and Frankenstein . His international collaborations span Bali, Japan, and China, reflecting his cross-cultural approach to theatre design.

• Costume Design
• Costume History
• Art History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Margaret McCubbin is the Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theatre and Film within the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University. She holds an MFA from Carnegie-Mellon University and has contributed to costume design and construction in theatre, television, and film. Education: MFA from Carnegie-Mellon University. Her research focuses on costume design and history, art history, costume construction, and film. Ms. McCubbin has worked with notable institutions and companies such as Carnegie-Mellon University, WQED (Pittsburgh), and Laurel Production Company. Professional Affiliations: IATSE/USA (United Scenic Artists), USITT (United States Institute of Theatre Technicians). Her production credits span diverse theatrical genres, including musicals, dramas, operas, and dance. She teaches courses in Costume Design, Period Style and Form, Makeup, and Costume Construction.

• Dance Education
• Choreography
• Performance Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Colleen Murphy is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and serves as the Dance Program Coordinator. She teaches courses in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Choreography & Design, and Dance Composition, while leading the Dance Repertory Ensemble and advising the University Dance Alliance, a student-run organization. She holds an M.A. in Dance Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she studied on a full tuition scholarship. Her choreography work has earned numerous regional and national awards, and she has performed with groups such as the UH Dance Ensemble and Hawaii Opera Theatre. Dance Teacher of the Year, Kids Artistic Revue Regional Choreography Awards National Choreography Awards Murphy also owns and directs The Beat Dance Company, a private dance studio in Bowling Green, Ohio, and has taught at Owens Community College, Toledo School for the Arts, and the University of Hawaii Outreach College.

• Art Therapy
• Neuroplasticity
• Drawing Techniques
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Erin Finley is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Art at Ontario College of Art & Design University. She is the creator of innovative drawing methodologies such as 'Memory Drawing,' 'Project Elinor,' and 'Ambi Drawing,' which focus on cognitive stimulation and neuroplasticity in older adults. Her work has been featured in national and international media outlets, including Yahoo News, Fox News, and CBC. Teaches drawing at OCADU and Far Eastern University (Manila, Philippines) through OCADU International Formerly taught at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto Research Interests: Finley's research bridges art and cognitive science, emphasizing therapeutic applications of drawing for memory enhancement, ambidexterity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her projects have been supported by grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Exhibitions & Collaborations: She has exhibited widely across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including galleries at Sarah Lawrence College, Siena Art Institute, and Gladstone House. Notable collaborations include Heather Saunders (2012's 'Opera Yoko') and Agustín Plancarte Fexas (2023 ceramic drawing project). Scientific Awards: Recipient of two OCADU Teaching Awards Grants: Received project grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Université du Québec à Montréal, and University of Calgary. Notable Contributions: Developed 'Drawing Disco' with OCADU International and presented talks at institutions like McGill University, University of Toronto, and Utrecht University. Her 'Memory Drawing' project has impacted hundreds of older adults in Ontario long-term-care facilities.

• Musicology
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Performance Practice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Svilen Raichev is a researcher affiliated with the National Music Academy 'Professor Pancho Vladigerov' in Bulgaria. His work spans vocal pedagogy, performance practice, music theory, and historical analysis, with a focus on Bulgarian music traditions and avant-garde influences. Research Interests Vocal posture and teaching methodologies Operatic innovation and analysis 20th-century music challenges Historical dance in stage art Cultural policy impacts on music Digital resources for musicians Selected Publications His 2016 works include analyses of Georgi Zlatev-Cherkin's pedagogical principles, avant-garde operas, enharmonic phenomena in Beethoven, and methodological approaches to Bulgarian amateur music movements.

• Scenic Design
• Theater Performance
• Opera Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Saunders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theater at Swarthmore College and a renowned scenic designer based in Philadelphia. He is a founding member and Associate Artistic Director of the OBIE Award-winning experimental theater company New Paradise Laboratories (NPL), with whom he has collaborated for over two decades. His work spans theater, opera, and dance, and has been featured at major venues including Lincoln Center, The Public Theater, The Kennedy Center, Yale Repertory Theatre, and the Guthrie Theater. Education: MFA in Design from Yale School of Drama Research & Creative Interests: Saunders specializes in scenic and projection design for both traditional and devised performance works. His creative practice integrates visual storytelling with innovative staging techniques, often exploring speculative realism, historical narratives, and social commentary. His designs are noted for their conceptual depth and visual impact, frequently blending architecture, multimedia, and immersive environments. He has contributed to a wide range of genres, including classical plays, contemporary dramas, operas, and experimental devised works. His collaborations with New Paradise Laboratories often involve the creation of original performance pieces that challenge conventional narrative structures and audience engagement. Scientific Awards & Honors: OBIE Award (as part of New Paradise Laboratories) 2015 Hodder Fellow, Princeton University 2014 Pew Fellow in the Arts Drama Desk Award for Best Set Design for a Play (2019) – Daddy Audelco Award for Best Set Design (2023) – FLEX Collaborations & Labs: Saunders is deeply embedded in the professional theater community. Beyond his role at Swarthmore, he maintains an active freelance practice, currently designing for seven ongoing projects, including three world premiere devised works. His affiliations include long-term partnerships with New Paradise Laboratories, Wilma Theater, and numerous national and international institutions.

Anne Toeweمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Costume Design
• Theatre Arts
• Stage Makeup
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Anne Toewe is a Professor of Theatre Arts and the head of Design and Technology at the School of Theatre Arts and Dance, University of Northern Colorado. She also serves as the Resident Costume Designer. With a career spanning academia and professional theatre, she has taught Costume Design, Costume Technology, Stage Makeup, and Introduction to Theatre at institutions including New World School of the Arts, Florida Atlantic University, and Palm Beach Atlantic College. B.A. in Biology from The College of William and Mary MFA in Costume Design from Tulane University Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder Her research focuses on Costume Design , integrating historical and contemporary practices in theatre, opera, film, and television. She has designed costumes for over sixty productions at UNC, including Sweeney Todd , Jekyll and Hyde , and Titanic , with work recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and the Greeley Tribune. She authored the book Flowers in the Desert (2014), exploring Cirque du Soleil's impact on Las Vegas performance culture. Her career bridges academia and industry, including freelance work with Parsons-Meares on Broadway. Carbonelle Award for Best Costume Design (The Dead, GableStage) KCACTF Meritorious Achievement Awards (multiple) KCACTF Meritorious Achievement Award for Best Direction (Eclipsed)