Department of Theatre 1800 Lincoln Avenue Evansville, Indiana 47722 theatre.evansville.edu [email protected] University of Evansville Theatre 812.488.2744 Educating future professionals. PERFORMANCE Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science PEER GYNT, May Studio Theatre EXPERIENCE Performance majors experience in-depth UE THEATRE... classroom training in improvisation, games, clowning, voice and speech, movement, UE Theatre encourages students to explore the script analysis, character and scene study full breadth of career development opportunities (utilizing contemporary and classical texts), available to them throughout the entertainment as well as advanced audition techniques. industry. The mentoring of each student’s This comprehensive curriculum prepares HAMLET, Shanklin Theatre particular strengths and talents is coupled with them to work on a wide range of material practical experiences in auditions, mock job in multiple mediums. interviews, portfolio development, and a true desire to foster personal and professional success for Mainstage and studio productions, student- every graduate. directed projects, classroom work, and UE Theatre productions provide purposeful experiences tailored to challenge and cultivate growth in an staged readings, as well as a traveling individual student’s path as a theatre artist. Students have the opportunity to work in all three venues: Shakespeare troupe, allow actors to the 482-seat Shanklin Theatre, the versatile May Studio Theatre, and the newly created John David Lutz further develop and perfect their craft in a Theatre Lab. variety of hands-on settings. THE WOLVES, May Studio Theatre Theatre Studies majors must be of the highest THEATRE STUDIES academic caliber, possess demonstrated talent, THEATRE MANAGEMENT and exhibit an interest and proficiency in Bachelor of Science several areas of theatre. To accommodate their Bachelor of Science with a minor in Business Administration academic prowess and varied interests, theatre studies majors are encouraged to explore a variety of theatrical disciplines. This specialized program is the most immersive theatre degree offered in the UE Department of Theatre. Majors may fully explore interests in: Performance Directing Dramaturgy Playwriting Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design Wigs and Makeup Stage Management Theatre Management Production Management This major is for highly qualified students interested in a career as a leader in the field of arts management. The curriculum combines in-depth courses in the Department of Theatre with specially selected classes offered in the Schroeder School of Business Administration. Theatre Management students receive extensive practical experience in marketing, fundraising, general management, company management, patron services, special events, and hands-on experience working with the UE Theatre Society Board of Directors. Boasting a 100% employment rate, alumni currently work with Broadway’s HAMILTON, Second Stage Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, Wind Dancer Films, Theatre for a New Audience, Aurora Productions, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Lincoln Center Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Baseline Theatrical, San Francisco’s Curran Theater, Tessitura Ticketing, and Ambassador Theatre Group in London. FUN HOME, Shanklin Theatre RICHARD III, Shanklin Theatre DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science Majors may pursue interests in: Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design Sound Design Technical Direction Design and Technology majors take a core Theatre Technology curriculum of classes in production techniques, Hair and Makeup costume construction, makeup, color and design, Costume Construction graphic communications, scenic, costume, and lighting, design. Specialized courses covering topics such as architecture and costume history, rendering, metalworking, rigging, carpentry, computer-aided design, and director/designer collaboration are also available to accommodate each student’s strengths and interests. Production opportunities provide students with hands-on experience in all areas. THE TEMPEST, Shanklin Theatre STAGE MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science For the student interested in a career in stage management or production management, this particular major combines courses in theatre, management, and communications and provides a comprehensive educational program to prepare students for a professional career. Stage Management students enhance their education through the completion of an associated study in a field of their choice and may even choose to spend an entire semester interning at a professional theatre. May Studio Theatre FACULTY AND STAFF Sharla Cowden, Department Chair/Managing Director Wes Grantom, Guest Artist, Directing/Resident Director BA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; MFA, Wayne State University BFA, University of Evansville Co-Coordinator, National Unified Auditions Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Diane Brewer, Professor, Dramatic Literature/Theare History/Dramaturgy Stacey Yen, Visiting Assistant Professor, Acting/Guest Artist BA, Tufts University; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles BA, Brown University; MFA, New York University Member, Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of America Member, Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild Eric Renschler, Associate Professor, Scenic Design Jean Nelson, Costume Production/Costume Shop Manager BS and BA, University of Evansville; MFA, University of Michigan BA Mankato State University; MFA, University of Minnesota, St. Paul Member, United Scenic Artists; Member, IATSE Sherri Peachee, Senior Administrative Assistant Stephen Boulmetis, Associate Professor, Lighting Design BFA, University of Cincinnati–CCM; MFA, Boston University Lindsay Halbig, Adjunct Instructor, Dance and Movemen Member, United Scenic Artists; Member, IATSE Jeff Hinchee, Adjunct Instructor, Scenic Designt Sarah J. Smith, Assistant Professor, Costume Design Dana Taylor, Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Theatre BFA, Carnegie Mellon University; MEIM, Carnegie Mellon University Member, United Scenic Artists; Member, IATSE Amelia McClain, Assistant Professor, Acting Joseph P. Flauto, Professor Emeritus, Design BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, New York University John David Lutz, Professor Emeritus, Acting/Directing Member, Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild Patti McCrory, Professor Emeritus, Costume Design Mitchell L. Critel, Assistant Professor, Technical Direction/Production Manager Christia Ward, Professor Emeritus, Acting/Voice & Speech BFA, University of Nebraska; MFA, University of Missouri, Kansas City Member, United States Institute of Theatre Technology THE GRAPES OF WRATH, Shanklin Theatre ALUMNI SNAPSHOTS INTERNSHIPS Amy Attaway ’01, Associate Artistic Director, Amelia McClain ’03, MFA New York University; Summer internship experiences play an invaluable role in helping Kentucky Shakespeare Broadway credits include TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, THE UE theatre students transition into the professional world Greg Backstrom ’01, Managing Director/COO, PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, NOISES OFF, FOOL FOR LOVE, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, VANYA AND SONIA AND following graduation. The Curran Theatre, San Francisco MASHA AND SPIKE, THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Holli Campbell ’12, Associate Company Manager, Danny Mefford ’04, MFA Brown University; UE theatre students regularly secure positions at these HAMILTON, Broadway, NYC choreographed DEAR EVAN HANSEN and the 2015 Tony prestigious institutions: Matt Carter ’11, MFA University of Missouri–KC; Award-winning musical, FUN HOME, as well as Broadway’s Entertainment Engineer, Hudson Scenic Studios, NYC THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and BLOODY Tatianna Casas Quiñonez ’19, Executive Assistant to the BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director and Managing Director, Manager of the Chris Minnick ’08, Director of Communications, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Humanities Program, Theatre For A New Audience, NYC Aurora Productions, serving production management and Roundabout Theatre Company Hannah Cava ’16, Production Project Manager, technical supervision needs for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring productions Arena Stage Disney Theatricals, NYC Toby Onwumere ’12, MFA University of California–San Diego; Utah Shakespeare Festival Jacob Climer ’02, MFA Carnegie Mellon University; Kai in EMPIRE, Capheus in the Netflix original series SENSE8 Costume Designer for Broadway, regional theatre, and opera The Santa Fe Opera Carrie Preston ’89, The Juilliard School; Nathan Darrow ’98, MFA New York University; Great River Shakespeare Festival won an Emmy Award for her role of Elsbeth Tascioni on THE Meechum, HOUSE OF CARDS, Mick Danzig, BILLIONS The Juilliard School GOOD WIFE; currently Polly on TNT’s CLAWS Michael Eddy ’83, Editor-in-Chief, Stage Directions The Glimmerglass Festival Teresa Sapien ’11, Artistic Associate, Magazine—the art, craft, & technology of theatre La Jolla Playhouse in California Manhattan Theatre Club Kelli Giddish ’02, stars as Detective Amanda Rollins on NBC’s LAW & ORDER SVU Mat Smart ’01, MFA University of California, San Diego; Signature Theatre Sally Cade Holmes ’10, Tony Award-winning Producer, a playwright and recipient of two Jerome Fellowships and a The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Broadway credits include HADESTOWN, ANATASIA, McKnight Advancement Grant from the Playwrights’ Center, Cleveland Playhouse and winner of 2014 William Inge Theatre Festival’s Otis FRANKIE