In keeping with the school’s concept of the dual importance of theory and practice and of producing a superior quality of instruction, The Theatre School’s faculty and staff are highly qualified, both professionally and academically. The faculty is regularly supplemented by accomplished working professionals.
In addition, visiting artists and professionals appear in our guest speaker series, CHICAGO LIVE: THE ARTS. Among them have been playwright David Mamet; actresses Celeste Holm, Florence Henderson, and Julie Harris; actors Rip Torn, Charles Durning, Ray Liotta, Jonathan Pryce, Brian Dennehy, and Laurence Fishburne; Chicago’s nationally known Steppenwolf Ensemble including John Malkovich, Jeff Perry, and Gary Sinise; the late comedian Avery Schrieber; director JoAnne Akalaitis, Anne Bogart, Frank Galati, and Paul Sills; and alumni Gillian Anderson, Joe Mantegna, John C. Reilly, and Kevin Anderson, among scores of others.
Anna Ables, M.F.A.
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Southern Utah University
Narda Alcorn, M.F.A.
Stage Management Yale School of Drama
Greg Allen, B.A.
Company Creation
Oberlin College
Claudia Anderson, M.F.A.
Voice and Speech
University of South Carolina
Neena Arndt, M.F.A.
Dramaturgy
Harvard University
Jeff Bauer, M.F.A.
Principles of Design
Northwestern University
Jason Beck, B.F.A.
Director of Admissions
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Mitsu Beck, M.Ed.
Executive Assistant to The Dean
DePaul University
Chris Binder, M.F.A.
Lighting Design and Chair of Design/Tech
Northern Illinois University
Suzanne Bizer, M.F.A.
Commercial Theatre Management
Brooklyn College
Bea Bosco, Ph.D.
World of The Theatre
University of Wisconsin
Ricardo Bracho
Performance and Theatre Studies
University of California, Berkley
Eva Brenneman, M.A.
Voice and Speech
Central School of Speech and Drama, London
John Bridges, M.A.
Director of Administration and Assistant Dean
Western Illinois University
Jane Brody, M.F.A.
Acting
Illinois State University
Jason Brown, B.F.A.
Technical Drawing
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Barry Brunetti, M.F.A.
History of Dramatic Literature and Chair of Theatre Studies
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Linda Buchanan, M.F.A.
Associate Dean and Scenic Design
Northwestern University
Dexter Bullard, M.F.A.
Graduate Acting and Artistic Director, Showcase
Northwestern University
Richard Bynum, M.F.A.
Construction and Rigging
Yale School of Drama
Elizabeth Calvert, M.F.A.
Administrative Assistant New School for Drama
Aaron Carter, M.F.A.
Dramaturgy and Playwriting
Ohio University
David Castellanos, B.F.A.
Stage Management
The Theatre School, DePaul University
So Hui Chong, B.F.A.
Stitcher
School of The Art Institute
Nan Cibula-Jenkins, M.F.A.
Costume Design
Yale University
Paola Coletto
Movement
École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq - Paris, France
Timothy Combs, B.F.A.
Scene Shop Technical Director
Creighton University
Louis Contey, M.F.A.
Performance Workshop for Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Dean Corrin, M.F.A.
Associate Dean and Playwriting
Ohio University
John Culbert, M.F.A.
Dean
New York University
Julia Curns, B.M.
Box Office Manager
DePaul University
Shanesia Davis, B.F.A.
Performance Workshop For Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Victoria Deiorio, B.F.A.
Sound Design
Syracuse University
Kevin Depinet, M.F.A.
Technical Drawing
Illinois State University
Deb Doetzer, B.A.
Voiceover
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Julianne Ehre, M.F.A.
World of Theatre
Northwestern University
Patrice Egleston, M.F.A.
Movement
Southern Methodist University
Mark Elliott, M.F.A.
Musical Theatre
San Diego State University
Myron Elliott, M.F.A.
Costume Shop Manager
Ohio University
Kirsten Fitzgerald, M.F.A
Scene Study
University of Iowa
Kristina Fluty, M.A.
Movement
Columbia College, Chicago
Marc Frost
Movement
London International School of Performing Arts
Andrew Gallant, M.F.A.
Meisner
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Linda Gillum, M.F.A.
Acting
University of Illinois
Anastasia Gonzalez
Budget Manager
Alicia Graf, B.A.
House Manager:The Theatre School Showcase
University of Chicago
Vanessa Greenway
Pilates
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Noah Gregoropoulous, B.S.
Improvisation
Northwestern University
Phyllis E. Griffin, M.F.A.
Voice and Speech
Goodman School of Drama
Gabriel Halpern, M.A.
Movement
Goddard College
Criss Henderson, B.F.A.
Arts Leadership Program
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Todd Hensley, M.F.A.
Lighting Design
University of Minnesota
Anna Henson, M.F.A.
Projection Design
Glasgow School of Art
Carolyn Hoerdemann, B.F.A.
Performance Workshop For Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul
Chris Hofmann, B.A.
Director of Technical Operations
Adams State College
Lakisha Jackson, B.A.
Playworks House Manager
Columbia College
John Jenkins, B.A.
Movement, Technique
Pittsburg State University
Jim Jensen, B.A.
Theatre Management
Northwestern University
Nick Johne
Acting
Chris Jones, Ph.D.
Dramatic Criticism, Graduate Seminar
The Ohio State University
Linda Jones, M.A.
Group Sales Rep, Merle Reskin Theatre
University of Illinois-Springfield
Natasha Julius
Movement
Jan Kallish
Theatre Management
Nick Keenan, B.A.
Sound Design
University of Massachesetts, Amherst
Jay Kelly, B.A.
Theatre Management
University of Missouri
Shane Kelly, M.F.A.
Theatre Technology
University of Delaware
Trudie Kessler, M.F.A.
Voice and Speech
University of California, Irvine
Damon Kiely, M.F.A.
Directing Theories Columbia University
Ryan Kitley, M.F.A.
Performance Workshop for Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Jason Knox, M.F.A.
Sound Design
Purdue University
Suzanne Lang, M.F.A.
Performance Workshop For Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Reginald Lawrence, M.S.
Dramatic Writing for Non-Majors
University of Illinois, Urbana
Alexis Links, B.F.A.
Production Coordinator The Theatre School, DePaul University
Ed Leahy, M.F.A.
Construction and Rigging
University of Delaware
Jen Leahy, B.F.A.
Assistant Technical Director
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Jack Magaw, M.F.A.
Scene Design, Technical Drawing
Northwestern University
Josh Maniglia, M.S.
Technical Operations Manager
DePaul University
Scott Mar
Rendering for Designers
Jennifer Markowitz, M.Res.
Scene Study
University of Warwick
Neil Massey
Stage Combat
Dawn G. McKesey
Assistant Manager, Costume Shop
Marcelle McVay, B.A.
Theatre Management
Northwestern University
Susan Messing, B.S.
Improv
Northwestern University
Janet C. Messmer, M.A.
Costume Technology
University of Illinois
Matt Miller, B.A.
On Camera
Calvin College
Daniel Moser, Ph.D.
World of The Theatre
Northwestern University
Carlos Murillo
Playwriting, Solo Performance
Kimosha Murphy, M.A.
African Dance
Southern Illinois University
David Naunton, B.A.
Sound Design and Technology
Ripon College
Julia Neary, B.F.A.
Movement and Acting
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Ernie Nolan, M.F.A.
Theatre Studies The Theatre School, DePaul University
William O'Connor, M.A.
History of Dramatic Literature
University of Chicago
Courtney O'Neill, M.F.A.
Technical Drawing
Northwestern University
Tanya Palmer, M.F.A.
Playwriting
York University
Rachael Patterson
Acting
Coya Paz, Ph.D.
Theatre Studies
Northwestern University
Chris Peak, M.F.A.
Dramatic Literature
The Theatre School, DePaul Univeristy
Aaron Pijanowski, B.F.A.
Technical Assistant
University of Illinois, Urbana
Russell Poole
Technical Drawing
Lisa Portes, M.F.A.
Directing and Artistic Director, Chicago Playworks
University of California-San Diego
Nicholas Sandys Pullin, M.A.
Stage Combat
Cambridge University
Janice Pytel, M.F.A.
Costume Design
Northwestern University
Birgit Rattenbourg-Wise, M.A.
Costume Design and Costume Technology
University of Kansas
Gerald Reynolds
Scene Shop Foreman
Clifton D. Robinson
Master Drummer/West African Dance
Maren Robinson, M.A.
Dramaturgy
University of Chicago
Michael Rourke, M.F.A.
Design Workshop, Lighting Technology
University of Virginia
Alan Salzenstein, J.D.
Performing Arts Management and Arts Leadership Program
IIT, Chicago Kent College of Law
James Savage, B.F.A.
Sound Technology
University of Cincinnati
Mary Schmich, B.A.
Movement
Pomona College
Roche Schulfer, B.A.
Theatre Studies
University of Notre Dame
Ron Seely, B.F.A.
Master Electrician
The Theatre School, DePaul University
James Sherman, M.F.A.
Playwrights’ Seminar
Brandeis University
Leslie Shook, M.A.
Theatre Manager, Merle Reskin Theatre
University of Illinois
Rachel Shteir, D.F.A
Dramaturgy/Criticism
Yale School of Drama
Rachel Slavick, M.F.A.
Performance Workshop For Non-Majors
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Joseph Slowik, M.F.A.
Professor Emeritus
Goodman School of Drama
Wayne Smith, B.F.A.
Property Master and Assistant Technical and Safety officer
University of Illinois, Urbana
Noelle Thomas, M.F.A.
Design Workshop
Northwestern University
Andrea Tichy, B.F.A.
Manager of Public Relations and Special Events
The Theatre School, DePaul University
Phil Timberlake, M.F.A.
Voice and Speech, Chair of Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Melissa Tropp, B.A.
Admissions Assistant
Illinois State University
Alden Vasquez
Stage Management
Roosevelt University
Ann Wakefield, M.A.
Acting
Nantes University
Chelsea Warren, M.F.A.
Drawing for Designers
Northwestern University
John Ransford Watts, Ph.D.
Dean Emeritus
Union Graduate School
Catherine Weidner, M.F.A.
Shakespeare
University of Minnesota
Joanna White, M.F.A.
Scenic Artist
University of Florida
Laura Whitlock, B.A.
Costume Technology
University of Northern Iowa
Jeanne Williams, B.F.A.
Coordinator of Academic Services
Columbia College
Sandy Wilson, B.A.
Playwriting and Directing
Mount Holyoke
Nan Zabriskie, M.F.A.
Make-Up
University of Minnesota
Dexter Zollicoffer, M.F.A.
Diversity Student Mentor
The Theatre School, DePaul University