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Theatre Student Handbook

Purpose of Handbook

This Handbook has been designed to help you gain the most out of your education within the Department of Theatre at the University of Indianapolis. It is intended as a resource regarding general information, policies, procedures, expectations, and requirements. You are expected to read and understand all information in this Handbook--not just that which apparently pertains to you.

Mission Statement

The goal of the Department of Theatre at the University of Indianapolis is to develop the skills, crafts, and imaginations

of its students within the liberal arts context. The curriculum encompasses the areas of acting, directing, production, scenic design, lighting, dramatic literature, theatre history, and play analysis. This broad preparation at the undergraduate level develops a foundation for any theatre specialization. We strive to help our students acquire and develop the tools they will need in order to succeed in their future pursuits.

Full Time Faculty

Mr. James W. Ream, Department Chair
B.A. Culver-Stockton College
M.S.R. Christian Theological Seminary
M.F.A. Purdue University
065B Esch Hall
788-3265
ream@uindy.edu

Dr. Brad Wright, Director of Theatre
B.S. Northwestern University
M.A. Northwestern University
Ph.D. Cornell University
065A Esch Hall
788-3226
bwright@uindy.edu

Ms. Cate Moran, Costumes and Theatre Education
M.F.A. in Design from the University of Texas, Austin
MFA in Teacher Training/Creative Drama/Theatre for Youth from UT, Austin
065C Esch Hall
788-2067
cmoran@uindy.edu

Associate Faculty

Ms. Jennifer Loia Alexander
B.F.A. University of Oklahoma
M.F.A. University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
065E Esch Hall
791-5728
jalexander@uindy.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Ms. Laura E. Glover
B.A. American University
M.F.A., SUNY Purchase
lauraglo@netdirect.net

Mr. Robert Neal
B.A. Indiana University
M.F.A. Pennsylvania State University
rneal@uindy.edu

Ms. Lynne Perkins
B.A. Indiana University
M.F.A. Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida
lperkins@iquest.net

Full-Time Staff

Mr. Fritz Bennett
B.A., Butler University
fbennett@uindy.edu

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