The core of the Theatre program at the University of Rhode Island is performance and production work. The program combines solid theoretical studies of a performing art with practical application of career-oriented skills in production. This page is dedicated to the faculty and other members of the Theatre department.

The Department of Theatre maintains a high faculty to student ratio. Course work and production work involve close supervision and support from staff who are working professionals as well as educators. The Department annually engages guest artists to broaden student contact with active theatre professionals in all fields. The Department's facility is one of the largest in the region, housing two major performance spaces, spacious state-of-the-art costume and scene shops, rehearsal rooms, a dance studio, and a workshop theatre dedicated to student production.



Bonnie Bosworth | Administrative Assistant III

James Crothers | Guest Artist, Introduction to Theatre

Cheryl deWardener | Guest Artist, Charge Scenic Artist

Joy Spanabel Emery | Professor Emeritus

Anthony Estrella | Guest Artist, Acting

Julius E. Galgoczy | Resident Technical Director

Adam Gertsacov | Guest Artist, Physical Comedy

Craig Handel | Guest Artist, Stage Combat

Alan F. Hawkridge | Lecturer, Acting, Production Manager

David T. Howard | Resident Assistant Professor, Costume Designer

Lila Kane | Guest Artist, Musical Theatre

Michael G. Lapointe | Guest Artist, Introduction to Theatre, Resident House Manger

Mary Malakorn | Department Secretary

Michael Martineau | Resident Props Master, Assistant Technical Director

Paula McGlasson | Resident Associate Professor, Dept. Chair, Resident Theatre Manager

Peter Nabut | Resident Sound Designer

Steven Pennell | Guest Artist, Theatre History

Marilyn Salvatore | Guest Artist, Costume Design

Peter Sampieri | Guest Artist, Acting

Casey Seymour-Kim | Guest Artist, Improv

Judith Swift | Professor Communication and Theatre

Claudia Traub | Guest Artist, Acting/Voice and Movement

Sally E. Tschantz-Dwyer | Resident Costume Shop Manager

Angelica Vessella | Guest Artist, Dance for the Musical Theatre

Kimber Wheelock | Associate Professor Emeritus

Christian Wittwer | Resident Associate Professor, Scenic, Lighting Designer

Bryna Wortman | Resident Assistant Professor, Acting,Directing








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