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
Assistant 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, SCTA, 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

Jennifer Jackson »
Adjunct Professor: Basic Acting, Projects in Theatre Ministry
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B.A., Theatre Arts, Azusa Pacific University
MFA, Acting, Regent University

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

Devorah Nelson »
Adjunct Professor:  Basic Acting
(757) 352-4388
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B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (English Literature), Northwest University
M.A., Communication, Regent University
MFA, Script and Screenwriting, Regent University
MFA, 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

Kendal Tuttle »
Instructor: Acting, Directing and Contemporary Trends
(757) 352-4201
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B.A., English Literature and Religion, Emmanuel College
M.A., Communication (Performing Arts),
Regent University
MFA, Acting and Directing, Regent University
Memberships: AEA, SAG, AGVA

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
(757) 352-4779
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B.A., Acting/Directing, Minnesota State 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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2008-2009 GUEST ARTISTS

Michael Gaunt
Guest Director for The Rivals

Professional actor/director from the United Kingdom and Principal for the Guildford School of Acting, the Welsh Royal School of Drama and the Birmingham School of Acting

Dennis Hassell
Playwriting workshop for The Glory Man
Guest Instructor: “Developing One-Man Shows: Penning, Producing and Performing”

Toronto-based actor/playwright

Victoria Jackson
Guest instructor: “Acting in Sketch Comedy”

Film and television actor, cast member of Saturday Night Live