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The faculty of the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre consists of scholars and professional artists in theatre, musical theatre, directing, acting and design.
The full time faculty have worked as professional actors, designers, stage manager, or technical directors many are members of theatre organizations such as Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Texas Educational Theatre Association, The Voice and Speech Trainers' Association, Texas Educational Theatre Association, Opera America, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
It is these dedicated men and women devoted to sharing their wisdom and passion for the arts with aspiring performers that gives Sam Houston Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre the reputation for keeping the performing arts alive.
Faculty
Laura Avery, D.M.A.
Head of Musical Theatre
Liz Freese, M.F.A.
Scene Design, Scene Painting
Kristina S. Hanssen, M.F.A.
Costume Designer
Penelope Hasekoester, M.F.A.
Chair, Acting, Directing
Eric Marsh, M.F.A.
Lighting, Sound
Maureen V. McIntyre, M.F.A.
Directing
David McTier, Ph.D.
Dramaturgy, Theatre History, Secondary Education
Thomas Prior, M.F.A.
Associate Chair, Acting
Leslie Swackhamer, M.F.A.
Directing
Staff
Craig Brossman, B.F.A.
Theatre Technical Coordinator
April Keith, M.F.A.
Costume Shop Supervisor
Larry Routh, B.F.A.
Facility Manager, Performing Arts Center
Katie Stefaniak, B.F.A.
Theatre Manager
William N. Thomas, B.F.A.
Theatre Productions Coordinator
Paula Turner, B.A.
Administrative Secretary II
Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre
Box 2297, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341-2297
Phone: (936) 294-1329 | E-mail: theatre@shsu.edu
