Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Ph.D in Theatre Studies
1994-2000 		Appalachian State University (Boone, North Carolina)
M.A. in Education
1989-1991
University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. in Theatre: Critical Studies
1985-1986 		Centre College (Danville, Kentucky)
A.B. in English
1980-1984
Work History
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (2002)
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota
Teach dramatic literature, theatre history, performance theory, and film studies. Duties also include directing one mainstage show per year, advising students, maintaining a web presence, and serving as artistic director for the department’s mainstage season. Website: www.hamline.edu/theatre
Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies (1998-2002)
Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee
In charge of developing the Theatre Studies curriculum within the Division of Fine Arts, teaching theatre courses, and directing two mainstage productions a year. Duties also included advising students, developing and teaching interdisciplinary courses in the college’s general education curriculum, and maintaining a web presence for the Theatre Studies program. Duties also required academic committee responsibilities as well as contributing to the governance of the College.
Instructor (1995-1997)
Department of Theatre and Dance
University of Colorado, Boulder
Taught one section of THTR 1003, “Beginning Acting,” in the fall of 1995. Taught three sections of THTR 1009, “Introduction to Theatre.” In the spring of 1997 taught one section of THTR 2023, “Intermediate Acting.”
English/Drama Teacher (1992-1994)
University of Northern Colorado
Laboratory School
Greeley, Colorado
Developed high school theatre curriculum. Taught literature, expository and creative writing. Served as faculty advisor to fifteen students in a developmentally based, Teacher as Advisor Program. Mentored and developed experiential opportunities for clinical students in the UNC Teacher Accreditation Program.
Adjunct Instructor (1990-1991)
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (Watagua College) & Department of Theatre and Dance
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
Taught two sections of a self-designed humanities/literature elective in Watagua College, ASU’s interdisciplinary, residential learning program for freshmen and sophomores. Also taught two sections of TD 2011 (“Introduction to Theatre”).