Michael Burnett »
Resident Scene Designer
Assistant Professor: Scenic and Lighting Design, Theatre History
(757) 352-4238
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B.A., Theatre Arts, Sul Ross State University
MFA, Theatre Design, University of Mississippi
Memberships: USITT, SETC, CITA

Eric W. Harrell »
Chair, Department of Theatre
Associate Professor:  Acting, Voice and Movement
(757) 352-4211
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B.A., Theatre Arts, Abilene Christian University
MFA, Acting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Post-graduate study:  Ohio State University, Expressive Actor Workshop, TVI Actors Studio
Union Affiliations: AEA, SAG
Memberships: VASTA, CITA, TETA, SETC

Scott M. Hayes »
Head, MA Program
Associate Professor: Acting, Directing and Theatre Ministry
(757) 352-4717
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BFA, Acting, University of California, Santa Barbara
MFA, Acting, Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
Union Affiliations: AEA, SAG
Memberships: ATHE, ATME, OTA, SETC

Judy Holland-Geary »
Resident Costume Designer
Artist-in-Residence: Costume and Make-Up Design
(757) 352-4775
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B.A., Theatre Arts, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
MFA, Costume Design & Construction, Brooklyn College, New York

Wendy King »
Director, Performing Arts Center
Adjunct Professor:  Stage Management
(757) 352-4298
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B.A., Theatre Arts, University of Mississippi
MFA, Stage Management, University of Alabama/Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Michael Kirkland »
Head, MFA Program
Professor: Acting, Directing and Stage Combat
(757) 352-4730
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B.A., Theatre Arts (Acting Emphasis), California State University, Fullerton
MFA, Acting and Directing, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., Theatre History, Theory, Criticism & Literature, University of Utah
Union Affiliations: AEA, SAG
Memberships: SAFD, CITA, SETC
Certifications: SAFD Certified Teacher

L. Derek Leonidoff »
Adjunct Professor: Improvisation
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B.A., Theatre, James Madison University
Post-graduate study:  Second City Conservatory, Improv Olympic Training Center and The Groundlings Improv Comedy School
Union Affiliations: SAG, AFTRA

Derek Martin »
Visiting Assistant Professor - Acting, Dance and Voice
(757) 352-4201
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B.F.A. Musical Theatre, The Harrtt School, P.T.T.P.
M.F.A. Acting, Regent University

Mark Paladini »
Head, BA Program
Artist-in-Residence: Screen Acting and Auditioning
(757) 352-4691
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B.A., Drama, University of Washington in Seattle
Union Affiliations: AEA, SAG, AFTRA
Memberships: CSA, ATAS, SETC
Post-graduate study: HB Studio/Uta Hagen

Kelly Whitesel »
Adjunct Professor - Beginning Acting for Non-Theatre Majors
(757) 352-4661
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B.A. Theatre, Purdue University
M.F.A. Acting, Regent University

Kathi Lee Wilson »
Music Director

B.M., Vocal Performance, University of Montevallo
B.M.E., Music Education, Old Dominion University
Post-graduate study: Manhattan School of Music

Mark Zillges »
Adjunct Professor: Introduction to Theatre
(757) 352-4179
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B.S., Theatre Arts, University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
M.A., Acting/Directing for Cinema, Regent University
MFA, Acting, Regent University

Theatre Staff

Tory Helgeson »
Technical Director
Adjunct Professor: Theatre Games
(757) 352-4779
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B.A., Acting/Directing, Minnesota State University
MFA, Acting, Regent University

C.J. Hill »
Costume Shop Manager
(757) 352-4536

Elizabeth Litwak »
Box Office Manager
(757) 352-4245
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B.S., Secondary Education and Bible, Faith Baptist Bible College
M.A., Educational Theatre and Theatre in Ministry, Regent University

Bill Orsetti »
Resident Lighting Designer
(757) 352-4731
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Ralph Sitton »
Resident Sound Designer
(757) 352-4749
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2009-2010 GUEST ARTISTS

Jeff Blumenkrantz
Guest Instructor: "Acting in Musical Theatre"

Broadway actor and Tony-nominated composer

Keith Flippen
Guest Instructor: "Acting in Voice-Overs"

Union actor and owner, "The Actor's Place"

Marianne Savell
Guest Director: Dancing at Lughnasa

Jeff-nominated, Los Angeles-based director