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Faculty and Staff

The University of North Dakota (UND) Department of Theatre Arts strives to create an environment of artistic and intellectual challenges. Our students are ambitious and confident. Supported by impassioned faculty and staff, our students rise to the challenges they encounter as part of a rigorous intellectual environment. Optimism and determination drive our students to excel. UND's campus is home to a community of individuals, unique in their strengths and united in their goals to succeed, to lead and to Live Out Loud.

Dr. Kathleen McLennan
Professor, Department Chair

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
History, Dramatic Literature, Criticism, Directing

701-777-2871
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Gaye Burgess
Director, B.F.A. Program in Performance

M.F.A. York University, CAN
Acting, Voice/Movement, Directing

701-777-2888
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Brad Reissig
Associate Professor, Scenic and Lighting

M.F.A. Illinois State University
Scenic and Lighting Design

701-777-2854
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Emily Cherry
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre

M.F.A. Western Illinois University
Musical Theatre, Directing

701-777-2899
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Ali Angelone
Assistant Professor, Acting, Movement, Dance

M.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
Movement/Musical Theatre Pedagogy

701-777-2853
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Michelle Davidson
Assistant Professor, Costuming

M.F.A. University of South Dakota
Costume Designer, Make-up Design, Stage Management

701-777-2275
701-777-2860 (shop)
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Darin Kerr
Guest Instructor
Ph.D.-track Bowling Green State University
MA Theatre University of North Dakota
MA English University of North Dakota
Acting I, Intermediate Acting, Theatre History
701-777-4075
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