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Stage and Screen Faculty
You'll learn from and work with innovative faculty and staff members who bring their unique blend of professional and academic expertise to your studies, both inside and outside the classroom. A diverse group of creative individuals, their focus is on providing you with the finest learning experiences.
Thomas Salzman M.F.A.; Associate Professor; Department Head Arledge Armenaki Associate Professor - Cinematography Alexandra Barnes Costume Shop Manager Richard S. Beam Ph.D.; Associate Professor; Chair of the Faculty Susan Brown-Strauss M.F.A.; Professor - Theatre
Robert P. Cohen Instructor - Motion Picture Producing Amy Dowling M.F.A.; Instructor - Dance Michael DeLorm Technical Director - FPAC D.V. Simonian Caitlyn M.F.A.; Assistant Professor - Theatre Claire Eye M.F.A., Instructor - Theatre, Program Director Terry Curtis Fox Associate Professor - Screenwriting Glenda Hensley M.A.; Assistant Professor - Theatre Melody Huddleston Departmental Assistant Luther Jones M.A., Assistant Professor - Theatre
Amy Jacques Instructor - Dance
Karyn Tomczak M.A., Assistant Professor - Dance, Program Director Brenda Lilly Instructor - Screenwriting Paul Lormand Theatre Manager & Director - Fine & Performing Arts Center Terrence Mann Carolyn Plemmons Phillips and Ben R. Phillips Distinguished Professorship in Musical Theatre Brad Martin Ph.D.; Musical Director - Musical Theatre Peter Savage M.F.A., Instructor - Theatre Jack Sholder Professor; Director - Motion Picture & Television Production







