BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
VITA FORM
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES SUBMITTED IN CONSIDERATION
FOR PROMOTION TO THE RANK
OF PROFESSOR
N.B. Items noted with ( * ) are documented
in the tenure notebook.
1.
Personal Information
Michael
M. O'Hara, Ph.D.
Associate
Professor
Department
of Theatre & Dance
2.
Education
2.1.
Ph.D., 8/97, University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), Theatre
History, Theory & Criticism (Major), American Cultural History (Cognate)
2.2.
M.A., 12/90, University of Maryland, College Park, Theatre History,
Theory & Criticism (Major)
2.3.
B.A., 5/82, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, English Literature (Major)
2.4.
Film Studies, 83/84, American University, Washington, DC, Film
Criticism
3.
Curriculum Vitae
3.1.
University
3.1.1.
Associate Dean College
of Fine Arts – Ball State University 3-08
– Present
3.1.2.
Associate Prof. Theatre
& Dance – Ball State University 5-03
- Present
3.1.3.
Assistant Prof. Theatre
& Dance - Ball State University 8-97
- 5-03
3.1.4.
Fellow Virginia
B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry 8-03
- 12-03
3.1.5.
Adjunct Lecturer Humanities
– Univ. MD University College 1-97
- 5-97
3.1.6.
Lecturer Classics
– Univ. MD College Park (UMCP) 8-95
- 12-95
3.1.7.
Asst. Theatre Mngr. Theatre - UMCP 8-95
- 5-96
3.1.8.
Adjunct Lecturer Theatre
- Mary Washington College 8-94
- 12-94
3.1.9.
Grad. Assistant Theatre - UMCP 8-88
- 5-94
3.1.10.
Admin. Asst. Theatre - UMCP 5-92
- 5 - 96
3.1.11.
Editorial Assistant Theatre
Survey - UMCP 9-91
- 5-93
3.1.12.
Asst. Box Office Mgr. Theatre - UMCP 9-90
- 12-90
3.2.
Other
3.2.1.
Consultant Theatre
Resource Productions, Bethesda, MD 9-94
- 9-00
3.2.2.
Artistic Director Old
Dominion Opry, Williamsburg, VA 1-96
- 7-96
3.2.3.
Stagehand I.A.T.S.E.,
Local 22 5-90
- 1-96
3.2.4.
Critic/Instructor National
Critic's Institute, Region II, A.C.T.F. 1-93
and 1-95
3.2.5.
Fellow NCI,
O'Neill Theatre Center, Waterford, CT 7-92
- 8-92
3.2.6.
English Teacher West
Nottingham Academy, Colora, MD 8‑86
‑ 7‑87
3.2.7.
English Teacher Canterbury
School, Fort Myers, FL 8‑85
‑ 7‑86
3.2.8.
Member Mimes
and Mummers, Fordham University, 9-78
- 5-82
3.2.9.
Co-Founder Fordham
Alumni Summer Theatre, Bronx, NY 5-82 - 5-83
3.2.10.
Electrician/hand Washington
Crossing Open Air Theatre, 1974
- 1979
Summer Stock, Tittisville, NJ
4.
Teaching/Administrative History
4.1.
Teaching responsibilities
4.1.1.
Team Member, Freshman Connections/First Year Program, 5-01
12-08
4.1.2.
Coordinator, University Core Program, Department of Theatre 8-97
– 5-08
& Dance, I coordinated the department's participation in the
University Core program and taught the large lecture class for
THEAT 100.
4.1.3.
Team Leader, Freshman Connections/First Year Program, 4-98
– 5/01
I coordinated the activities of Learning Team One in
the Freshman
Connections/First Year Program.
4.2.
Credit Classes - Ball State University (BSU) * #
of semesters
4.2.1.
THEAT 100: Introduction to Theatre (large lecture) 17
4.2.2.
THEAT 100: Introduction to Theatre (standard class) 2
4.2.3.
THEAT 100: Introduction to Theatre (summer session) 7
4.2.4.
THEAT 100: Introduction to Theatre (all web correspondence course) 16
4.2.5.
THEAT 101: Script Analysis 6
4.2.6.
THEAT 104: Aesthetics II 4
4.2.7.
THEAT299X: Creativity 1
4.2.8.
THEAT299B: Virginia Ball Grant Class (15 credit hours in one course) 1
4.2.9.
THEAT 317: Theatre History I/Pre-Modern Theatre 3
4.2.10.
THEAT 318: Theatre History II 5
4.2.11.
THEAT 319: Modern Theatre 16
4.2.12.
THEAT 319: Modern Theatre (summer session) 2
4.2.13.
THEAT 496: Creativity II 1
4.2.14.
THEAT 519: Modern Theatre 1
4.2.15.
DRAM 261: Exercises in Creativity 1
4.2.16.
THET 110: Introduction to Theatre
(large lecture) 5
4.2.17.
THET 111: Art & Scholarship in Theatre 4
4.2.18.
THET 120: Introduction to Acting 1
4.2.19.
THET 310: History of the American Stage 1
4.2.20.
CLAS 170: Introduction to Greek Mythology (lab instructor) 1
4.2.21.
SPCH 100: Introduction to Speech Communication (lab instructor) 4
4.3.
Master's Theses
4.3.1.
Committee member, Francine Melia, "The Self at Play?: A Case Study
of Reification and Dereification in the "Play Environment" of
American College Theatre," Anthropology, BSU, spring 2008.
4.3.2.
Committee member, Tony R. Pegg, "Architecture: The Performance, an
Investigation into the Expression of Performance Elements in
Architecture," ARCH, BSU, spring 2001.
4.3.3.
Committee member, Sally E. Freistat, "Freshman Connections,"
EDPSY, BSU, spring & summer
2000.
4.4.
Doctoral Committees
4.4.1.
Committee member, Jennifer Arbogast, School of Music, BSU, 2010 –
2011.
4.4.2.
Committee member, Tara Kingsley, Elementary Education, BSU, 2006
– 2011.
4.4.3.
Committee member, Barbara J. Bird, " Promoting the Progress of
StudentsÕ Minds: George JardineÕs Rhetorical Inquiry," English, BSU,
summer, fall 2004.
4.5.
Honors, Awards, and Special Recognition's for Teaching
4.5.1.
BBC Challenge Faculty Mentor Award, 2007.
4.5.2.
Who's Who in Fine Arts Higher Education, 2005.
4.5.3.
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005.
4.5.4.
University Excellence in Teaching Award, Office of the Provost, BSU,
August 2005.
4.5.5.
Campus Nominee, Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year, BSU,
May 2005.
4.5.6.
Dean's Teaching Award, College of Fine Arts, BSU, May 2005.
4.5.7.
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004.
4.5.8.
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, nominated by a Theatre 100 student,
October 2003.
4.5.9.
Campus Nominee, Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year, BSU,
May 2001.
4.5.10. Lawhead Teaching Award in
University Core Curriculum, University College, BSU, May 2001.
4.5.11. Outstanding Professor, Delta
Rho chapter of Alpha Phi, BSU, April 2000.
4.5.12. University Excellence in
Teaching Award, Office of the Provost, BSU, April 1999.
4.5.13. Professional Enhancement of
Teaching Award, Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, fall 1999.
4.5.14. Member, University Core
Faculty, BSU, March 1998.
4.5.15. Certificate of Teaching
Excellence, Center for Teaching Excellence, UMCP, May 1996.
4.5.16. Certificate of Teaching
Excellence, Center for Teaching Excellence, UMCP, May 1995.
4.5.17. Nominee, Outstanding Teacher
of the Year, Pan Hellenic Assoc., UMCP, November 1992.
4.5.18. Certificate of
Recognition-Outstanding Contribution to Students, UMCP, May 1992.
4.6.
Other Teaching Activities
4.6.1.
Faculty Advisor for Student Directors
4.6.1.1.
The Lover, directed by Robin Kildall,
fall 2010.
4.6.1.2.
Broken Glass, directed by Ben Schuman, spring 1999.
4.6.1.3.
Night of the Iguana, directed by Scott Halberstadt, fall 1998.
4.6.1.4.
One Acts directed by Ben Schuman, spring 1998.
4.6.2.
Independent Study Director
4.6.2.1.
Nicole Hansel King, "Modern Theatre," summer 2011.
4.6.2.2.
Kristen Vincenty, "Digital Ireland," spring 2010.
4.6.2.3.
Sarah Nickel, "Digital London," fall 2009.
4.6.2.4.
Megan Herrick, "London Theatre," spring 2008.
4.6.2.5.
Tricia Holmes, "Digital Stories", fall 2007.
4.6.2.6.
JD Ostergaard, "Digitally Documenting London," fall 2005.
4.6.2.7.
Peter Hawn, "Digitally Documenting Actors," fall 2005.
4.6.2.8.
Bradley Gunter, "German Theatre Today," spring 2005.
4.6.2.9.
Jennifer Cummings, "Digitally Documenting London Theatre,"
spring 2005.
4.6.2.10.
Anastasia Korfomenos, "Digitally Documenting Chicago
Theatre," spring 2005.
4.6.2.11.
Jason Guinn, "Digitally Documenting Chinese Theatre," spring
2005.
4.6.2.12.
J.D. Ostergaard, "Digitally Documenting Theatre," spring
2005.
4.6.2.13.
Bradley Gunter, "Translating German Theatre," fall 2004.
4.6.2.14.
Solodad Hughes, "Theatre History Pedagogy," summer 2004.
4.6.2.15.
Jennifer Dull, "Theatre History Pedagogy," summer 2004.
4.6.2.16.
Shawna Dent, "Retirement DVD," spring 2004.
4.6.2.17.
Tim Lueke, "Theatre 100 Pedagogy," spring 2004.
4.6.2.18.
Natalie Sallee, "London Theatre," spring 2004.
4.6.2.19.
Justin Brown, "London Theatre," spring 2004.
4.6.2.20.
Adam Fried, "London Theatre," spring 2004.
4.6.2.21.
Jillian Rafa, "London Theatre," spring 2004.
4.6.2.22.
Rachel Woodard, "London Theatre," spring 2004.
4.6.2.23.
Cassie Liveris, "Theatre 100 Pedagogy & Writing," fall
2003.
4.6.2.24.
Laura Koch, "Script Analysis Pedagogy," fall 2003.
4.6.2.25.
Lesly Wymer, "Theatre & Community," fall 2003.
4.6.2.26.
Dustin Weinbrenner, "London Theatre," fall 2003.
4.6.2.27.
Lee Bales, "Digital Music and Secondary Educational Theatre,"
summer 2003.
4.6.2.28.
Trina Decker, "Drama & Deaf Pedagogy," spring 2003.
4.6.2.29.
Cassandra Liveris, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.30.
Laura Riggs, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.31.
Lena Miller, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.32.
Marc MaHone, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.33.
Ben Buchner, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.34.
Adam Shipiro, "Theatre History 2," spring 2003.
4.6.2.35.
Christopher Roe, "London Theatre," spring 2002.
4.6.2.36.
Molly Jones, "Theatre and Community," spring 2002.
4.6.2.37.
Michelle Jones, "Theatre and Community," spring 2002.
4.6.2.38.
Tony Pegg, "Architecture and World Theatre," spring, fall
2000.
4.6.2.39.
Christine Barger,
"London Theatre," spring 2000.
4.6.2.40.
Katie Hartweg, "London Theatre," spring 2000.
4.6.2.41.
Nicole Novales, "London Theatre," spring 2000.
4.6.2.42.
Kirsten Umbdenstock, "London Theatre," spring 2000.
4.6.2.43.
Scott Halberstadt, "96-Independent Student Film," spring
2000.
4.6.2.44.
Rae Zaluzec, "London Theatre," fall 1999.
4.6.2.45.
Lucy Bansley, "London Theatre," fall 1999.
4.6.2.46.
Tony Pegg, "Architecture and Theatre," fall 1999.
4.6.2.47.
Brent Watkins, ÒModern Theatre,Ó fall 1998.
4.6.2.48.
Joy Powel, ÒModern Theatre,Ó fall 1998.
4.6.2.49.
Julie Heeter, ÒModern Theatre,Ó fall 1998.
4.6.2.50.
Lindsey Elkins, "Aesthetics and Law," spring 1998.
4.6.2.51.
Dana Nichols, "Modernism, Feminism, and Theatre," spring
1998.
4.6.3.
Faculty Advisor Honors Thesis
4.6.3.1.
Cody Nicoletti, spring 2010.
4.6.3.2.
Betsy Holt, spring 2008.
4.6.3.3.
Tim Vetere, spring 2008.
4.6.3.4.
Zachary Florent, spring 2006.
4.6.3.5.
Jennifer Turley, spring 2006.
4.6.3.6.
Adam Fried, spring 2006.
4.6.3.7.
Brad Gunter, spring 2005.
4.6.3.8.
Grant Cheney, spring & summer 2003.
4.6.3.9.
Lindsey Elkins, spring & fall 1999.
4.6.4.
Faculty Advisor for Student Dramaturges
4.6.4.1.
Heatherly Hite, The Club, spring 1998.
4.6.4.2.
Aaron Gwirtz, Tough Guy/Detective Story, spring 1998.
4.6.5.
Other Teaching
4.6.5.1.
Early Start Theatre Workshops, University College/School of Extended
Education, summer 2007.
(Honorarium awarded)
4.7.
Teaching Portfolio
4.7.1.
Teaching portfolio available at http://mohara.iweb.bsu.edu/mmohara/teachport/index.html
4.8.
Administrative Work
4.8.1.
Associate Dean, College of Fine Arts.
4.8.1.1.
Regular Duties and Tasks
4.8.1.1.1.
College Technology Planning Process
4.8.1.1.2.
Communication Coordinator – Newsletter
4.8.1.1.3.
Alumni Liaison
4.8.1.1.4.
Faculty Development
4.8.1.1.5.
Grants Development
4.8.1.1.6.
Special projects
4.8.1.2.
Committees Ex-Officio
4.8.1.2.1.
Creative Arts Committee, SPO, BSU, 2008 – present.
4.8.1.2.2.
Salary and Merit, CFA, 2008 – present.
4.8.1.2.3.
Promotion and Tenure Committee, CFA, 2009 – present.
4.8.1.2.4.
Curriculum Committee, CFA, 2001-present (served as Chair from 2001
– 2008 because previous Associate Dean was not a member of the faculty).
4.8.1.3.
Committees Elected or Invited
4.8.1.3.1.
See 6.* "Professional Service" below.
5.
Research, Scholarly Productivity, Creative Endeavors
5.1.
Publications
5.1.1.
Books
5.1.1.1.
"Explore Theatre," Pearson Education, Inc., Boston, 2012. (international, web-based digital
textbook)
5.1.1.2.
"Explore Theatre: A Backstage Pass," an iTextbook, Allyn
& Bacon/Pearson Education, Inc., Boston, 2004. (international, DVD
iTextbook)
5.1.2.
Book chapters
5.1.2.1.
"Technology & Theatre Pedagogy: A Call TO the Trenches,"
in Teaching Theatre Today, 2nd ed., edited by Anne Fliotsos
and Gail Medford, Palgrave Macmillan Press, 2009.
5.1.2.2.
"Technology & Theatre Pedagogy: A Call From the
Trenches," in Teaching Theatre Today edited by Anne Fliotsos and
Gail Medford, Palgrave Macmillan Press, 2004.
5.1.2.3.
"Hallie Flanagan," Companion to American Drama,
Jackson Bryer & Mary Hartig, eds. (New York: Facts on File, 2003). (national, invited)
5.1.2.4.
"John Howard Lawson," Companion to American Drama,
Jackson Bryer & Mary Hartig, eds. (New York: Facts on File, 2003). (national, invited)
5.1.2.5.
"Marc Connelly," Companion to American Drama, Jackson
Bryer & Mary Hartig, eds. (New York: Facts on File, 2003). (national, invited)
5.1.2.6.
"Federal Theatre Project," Companion to American Drama,
Jackson Bryer & Mary Hartig, eds. (New York: Facts on File, 2003). (national, invited)
5.1.2.7.
"John Howard Lawson," Dictionary of Literary Biography:
Modern American Dramatists, Vol. 228, Christopher Wheatley, ed. (Detroit:
Gale Publishers, 2000): 171-178.
(international, invited) *
5.1.3.
Journal articles
5.1.3.1.
"Federal Theatre's Androcles & The Lion: Shaw in Black
and White," Shaw: The Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies 19 (1999):
129-148. (international, blind
review)
5.1.3.2.
"Arms and the Man and Federal Theatre: Love and War in
Troubled Times," Shaw: The Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies 14
(1994): 145-152. (international,
blind review)
5.1.3.3.
"Class of `29 and the American Dream," American Drama
3 (fall 93): 17-30. (national,
blind review)
5.1.3.4.
"On the Rocks and the Federal Theatre Project," Shaw:
The Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies 12 (1992): 87-95. (international, blind review)
5.1.4.
Book Reviews
5.1.4.1.
Review of "Bernard Shaw: A Life" by A. M. Gibbs in Theatre
History Studies 27 (2007): 143-146.
5.1.5.
Digital Publications/Products
5.1.5.1.
"Marketing Yourself for Film/TV: Casting Director Clair Sinnett
and Rodger Smith, Ph.D." Center for Media Design, BSU, 2004.
5.1.6.
Other publications
5.1.6.1.
Kirkham Lecturer, "Bernard Shaw, Technology, and Pedagogy: A
Backwards Look into the Future," Friends of Bracken Library, BSU
(published on-line at http://www.bsu.edu/library/article/0,,14961--,00.html),
fall 2003.
5.1.6.2.
"Teaching, Technology, and Theatre," Ball State University
Alumni Magazine, June 2002. (local, invited)
5.1.6.3.
"ATHE Pedagogy Web Resource Center," (http://www.bsu.edu/web/cfa/ATHE/
), Ball State University, 2000-present. (national)
5.1.6.4.
"Introduction to Theatre Correspondence Course" (http://www.bsu.edu/web/mmohara/theatre100cor/), Ball State University, 2000-present.
5.1.6.5.
"Introduction to Theatre" (http://www.bsu.edu/classes/o'hara/theat100), Ball State University, 1997-present.
5.1.6.6.
"Modern Theatre" (http://www.bsu.edu/classes/o'hara/theat319), Ball State University, 1997-present.
5.1.6.7.
"Script Analysis" (http://www.bsu.edu/classes/o'hara/theat101), Ball State University, 1997-2003.
5.1.6.8.
Contributor to "Chapter Nine" of Roles in Interpretation,
5th edition, by Judy E. Yordon, (New York: McGraw-Hill), 2000. (invited contribution, focused on use
of technology in multimedia performances)
5.1.6.9.
"Faculty Connections," Team Works: Freshman Connections
Newsletter, University College, Ball State University, 2 (October 1998): 4.
5.2.
Papers read, lectures, panels
5.2.1.
Papers presented
5.2.1.1.
ÒThe Future of Digital Pedagogy,Ó in ÒTechnology and Theatre: The Past,
the Present, and the FutureÓ presentation to ATHE/AATE, New York, August
2009. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.2.
ÒESLI and the Global Arts Classroom,Ó a video documentary and talk in ÒRehearsing
with Technology: A chance to Try Out New ThingsÓ presentation to ATHE, Denver,
August 2008. (national,
competitive)
5.2.1.3.
"Building Communities among non-Majors: Cooperative Learning Goes
Digital," presentation to the ATHE, San Francisco, July 2005. (national competitive)
5.2.1.4.
"Unexpected Discoveries: The Immersion Seminar" paper
presentation to the Association for General and Liberal Studies, Kansas City,
October 2004. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.5.
"Course Management Systems: An Old Twist on An Old Problem,"
paper presented to ATHE, Toronto, July 2004. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.6.
"Bernard Shaw: The Unintended Pedagogue," plenary paper
presented to the International Shaw Conference, Sarasota, FL, spring 2004. (international, competitive)
5.2.1.7.
"The First, Interactive, Peer-to-peer, i-Text-DVD for Introduction
to Theatre," at ATHE, New York, summer 2003. (special session, a
presentation of the work completed at the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative
Inquiry) (national, competitive)
5.2.1.8.
"The Benny Awards: Harnessing the Star Power of the Large Lecture
Class," presented in "Radicalizing Our Pedagogical Roots: Specialized
Projects in the Basic Theatre Course," National Communication Association
(NCA), Atlanta, fall 2001. (national,
competitive)
5.2.1.9.
"Technological Journey's: The Case of Acting," paper
presented in "How Theatre Majors Are Brought To Creative Adulthood by
Curricular Paths" NCA, Atlanta, fall 2001. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.10.
"Beyond the Classroom: Engaging First Year Students in
Theatre" a paper presented in panel "Learning Communities: Engaged
Teaching Strategies that Promote Liberal Learning in Communication and
Theatre," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.11.
"Computer Based Testing: A Case Study" paper presented with
Darrell Butler, Department of Psychological Sciences, BSU, and Yasmine Tunc,
University Computing Services, BSU to Mid-Western Educational Research
Association (MWERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, fall 2000. (regional, competitive)
*
5.2.1.12.
Chair and presenter, "Performance of Identity" paper
presented in panel "Wiccan Performativity And
Sociomagickal Transformation" to the Performance Studies
International (PSI) conference, Tempe AZ, April 2000. (international, competitive)
5.2.1.13.
"Technology Enters Introduction to Theatre," paper presented
to NCA conference, Chicago, IL, fall 1999. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.14.
"Out of the Bus and Into the Woods: Connections between Inge and
Sondheim," paper presented to 17th Annual William Inge Theatre
Festival, Independence, KS, April 1998.
(national, competitive)
5.2.1.15.
ÒThe DevilÕs Power in America: Shaw and Federal TheatreÓ paper
presented to Speech Communication Association (SCA, now NCA) , New Orleans, LA,
November 1994. (national,
competitive)
5.2.1.16.
ÒInter/Multi/Stolen/Ignored/Culturalism: The Example of Theatre,Ó paper
presented to International Faculty and Administrators Association, University
of Maryland System, Ocean City, MD, September 1994. (state, invited)
5.2.1.17.
"Arms and the Man: Love and War in Troubled Times," paper
presented to International Conference on Shaw and the Last 100 Years,
Blacksburg, VA, November 1992.
(international, competitive)
5.2.1.18.
"Class of `29 and the American Dream," paper presented
to SCA, Chicago, IL, October 1992.
(national, competitive)
5.2.1.19.
"Gender Differences in Perception of Sexual Harassment,"
panel presentation to SCA, Chicago, IL, October 1992. (national, competitive)
5.2.1.20.
"Androcles and the Lion in Black and White," paper
presented to SCA, Atlanta, GA, November 1991. (national, competitive)
5.2.2.
Lectures delivered (invited or peer reviewed)
5.2.2.1.
"The Hobby Wars: The Value of the Arts in America," Phi Kappa
Phi Annual Lecture, BSU, spring 2011.
5.2.2.2.
"Beyond Talking Heads," a lecture presented in "The
Future is Now: Lessons from Online Learning" EMI Faculty Symposium, CMD,
BSU, spring 2011.
5.2.2.3.
"The Eleven Year Journey: Creating and Publishing Theatre's First
All-Digital Textbook," presentation to the International Digital Media and
Arts Association (iDMAa), Muncie, IN, fall 2009. (international, competitive)
5.2.2.4.
"Assessment, Technology, & Pedagogy: Capturing the
Ineffable," Pre-Conference Workshop presentation, Association for General
& Liberal Studies & Association for Integrative Studies Joint
Conference, Washington, DC., fall 2005.
(national, invited)
5.2.2.5.
"Using InQsit Pedagogically," Faculty Technology Showcase,
University Libraries, BSU, spring 2004. (local, invited)
5.2.2.6.
Kirkham Lecturer, "Bernard Shaw, Technology, and Pedagogy: A
Backwards Look into the Future," Friends of Bracken Library, BSU, spring
2003. (invited)
5.2.2.7.
Featured Speaker, "Pens, Pencils, Paper, and PowerPoint: Pedagogy,
Technology, and the College Classroom." Shorter College Conference on
Teaching and Technology, Shorter College, Rome GA, fall 2001. (national, invited, honorarium)
5.2.2.8.
Lecture, "Teachers as Performing Artists: A Confluence of
Ideas" Core Curriculum Institute, BSU, summer 2000. (local, invited)
5.2.2.9.
Lecture, "Calculating and Communicating Grades to Students and the
Registrar" A.B.I.T., November 1999.
(local, invited)
5.2.2.10.
Presenter, "Technology and Pedagogy: Using Technology to Teach
Arts Curricula," College of Fine Arts Colloquium, BSU, February 1999. (adjudicated, regional, invited)
5.2.2.11.
Presenter, ÒMaking Structural/Institutional Weaknesses Your Strength:
University Core Curriculum and the Large Lecture,Ó College of Fine Arts, BSU,
September 1998. (local,
adjudicated) *
5.2.2.12.
Lecturer, "Blame the Critics: Teaching Theatre and
Criticism," National Critics Institute, American Playwrights Conference,
Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Waterford, CT, July 1998. (national, invited)
5.2.2.13.
Guest Lecturer, University Honors Council, UMCP, October 1994. (state, invited)
5.2.2.14.
Guest Lecturer, ÒTheatre, Arts, and Academics,Ó University Honors
Council, UMCP, October 1993.
(state, invited)
5.2.3.
Lectures delivered (service, teaching, community, etc.)
5.2.3.1.
Lecturer, "Professional, Personal, Powerful, Prepared
Presentations," Cynthia McHone, Landscape Architecture, December 2008. (local, invited).
5.2.3.2.
Lecturer, "Professional, Personal, Powerful, Prepared
Presentations," Cynthia McHone, Landscape Architecture, December
2005. (local, invited).
5.2.3.3.
Lecturer, "Creativity in Aesthetic Contexts," for TCOM 299,
Dr. Misiewicz, BSU, October 2005
5.2.3.4.
Lecturer, "Trial Scene in The Orestia," for HONRS
101/102, Dr. Ted Wolner, BSU, September 2005.
5.2.3.5.
Lecturer, "Professional, Personal, Powerful, Prepared
Presentations," Cynthia McHone, Landscape Architecture, December
2004. (local, invited)
5.2.3.6.
Lecturer, "Creativity in Aesthetic Contexts," for TCOM 299,
Dr. Misiewicz, BSU, September 2004.
5.2.3.7.
Lecturer, "Trial Scene in The Orestia," for HONRS
101/102, Drs. Rubbel and Edmonds, BSU, September 2004.
5.2.3.8.
Lecturer, "Professional, Personal, Powerful, Prepared
Presentations," Cynthia McHone, Landscape Architecture, December
2003. (local, invited)
5.2.3.9.
Panelist, Directing Actors, in THEAT 350: Directing I, Kessler, BSU,
September 2003. (local, invited)
5.2.3.10.
Panelist, Alpha Day New Faculty Orientation, OTLA, BSU, 2003.
5.2.3.11.
Lecturer, "Making Presentations Personal and Compelling" to
LA201: Site Design Studio, December 2002.
(local, invited)
5.2.3.12.
Lecturer, "Transcendentalism and Modern Theatre Theory" HONRS
200, April 2002. (local, invited)
5.2.3.13.
Lecturer, "Acting Like Greeks/Greek Acting" HONRS 202,
October 1999, and October 2001.
(local, invited)
5.2.3.14.
Speaker, "Directing Children of a Lesser God" Learning
Team 3, Freshman Connections, fall 2001.
5.2.3.15.
Speaker, "Meet the Director (Children of a Lesser God)"
Learning Team 16, Freshman Connections, fall 2001.
5.2.3.16.
Co-lecturer, with Dr. Laura O'Hara, Communication Studies, "Communication and Understanding between the Genders: Is It
Possible?" BSU Alumni College, summer 2001 BSU Life-Long Learners
Association, spring 2001, and BSU Women's Club, spring 2001. (local, invited)
5.2.3.17.
Lecturer, "Brecht, Weill, and Epic Theatre: The Three Penny
Opera," MUHIS 692, March 1999.
(local, invited)
5.2.3.18.
Lecturer, "Symbolist Theatre and Maeterlinck," MUHIS 692,
BSU, January 1999.
5.2.3.19.
Co-Lecturer, "History of Theatre and Actors in Twenty Five Minutes
or Less," Arts Alliance, Ball State Art Museum, December 1998. (local, invited)
5.2.3.20.
Lecturer, "Why are We Here and Other Impossible Questions:
Preparing for the Professorate," Teachers College, BSU, December
1998. (local, invited)
5.2.3.21.
"Welcome to A Doll House," ENGL 103, Department of English,
BSU, September 1998. (local,
invited)
5.2.3.22.
Lecturer, "God in Theatre History," God in Theatre Symposium,
BSU, March 1998.
(non-departmental, invited)
5.2.3.23.
Guest Lecturer, "Riders to the Sea and Irish Theatre," THEAT
423, March 1998. (department,
invited)
5.2.3.24.
Guest Lecturer, "Miss Julie and Naturalism," THEAT 423,
February 1998. (department,
invited)
5.2.4.
Refereed Panel presentations
5.2.4.1.
Respondent, "Directorial Choices É " ATHE, Chicago, August
2011. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.2.
Panelist, "Negotiating AuthorsÕ Contracts: Publishing in a
Changing World," ATHE, Chicago, August 2011. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.3.
Panelist, "Wikis, Tweets, and 'Tubes: Technology, Theatre History,
Pedagogy," ATHE, Los Angeles, August 2010. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.4.
Chair, ÒImperialism and Post-Colonialism,Ó at the Shaw and Politics,
International Shaw Society Conference, Washington, DC, fall 2009. (international, invited)
5.2.4.5.
Respondent, "Reflections, Ideas and Future Movement- Theatre
Division-Five Years Out," panel presentation at NCA, Chicago, November
2009. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.6.
Panelist, "Stability and Change in Theatre Pedagogy: An Exchange
of Syllabi and Ideas," panel presentation at NCA, Chicago, November
2009. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.7.
Panelist, ÒCreating a COMFORTABLE Dialogue: Viva (Post-Mortem) as a
Tool to Develop Collaboration,Ó panel presentation at ATHE, Denver, July
2008. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.8.
Panelist, "Electronic Publishing: The State of the Field,"
panel presentation at ATHE, New Orleans, July 2007. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.9.
"Animating Scholarship: Bridging Communities through Visual
Media," panel presentation at ATHE, San Francisco, July 2005. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.10.
"Over 100 and No Help: Strategies for Success in the Introduction
to Theatre Course," panel presentation at ATHE, New York, summer 2003.
(national, competitive)
5.2.4.11.
"Empowering Arts: Service Learning in Arts classes," at
Indiana Campus Compact Conference, BSU spring 2003. (regional, competitive)
5.2.4.12.
"Electronic Technologies and Pedagogies: A Sneak Preview" at
NCA, New Orleans, fall 2002. (special session, a presentation of the work
completed at the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry) (national,
competitive)
5.2.4.13.
Panelist, "Creating A Model to Engage University Faculty in the
Scholarship of Teaching" with Thompson, J., Jones, C., Messineo, M.,
McAllister, P., Ho, T., & Rufatto, R.
at Mid-West Educational Research Association Conference, Columbus, fall
2002. (regional, competitive)
5.2.4.14.
Presenter, "Re-Imagining Our Teaching: Developing 21st
Century Active learning Techniques for the Introduction to Theatre Course"
at American Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), San Diego, summer 2002. (national competitive)
5.2.4.15.
Presenter, "Active Inquiry – Approaches to Theatre
History" at ATHE, San Diego, summer 2002. (national competitive)
5.2.4.16.
Respondent, "Contributed Papers in Theatre," Theatre
Division, NCA, Atlanta, fall 2001. (national, invited)
5.2.4.17.
Panelist, "Academic Technology," Transforming Teaching and
Learning Conference, TLA, BSU, spring 2001. (regional, competitive, invited)
5.2.4.18.
Chair and panelist in "Theatre History Pedagogy: In the Trenches
of the Culture Wars and Other Tales of Woe," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000.
(national, competitive)
5.2.4.19.
Participant, "From Beginning to End: A Theatre Syllabus
Swap," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.20.
Respondent, "Contributed Papers in Theatre," NCA, Seattle,
fall 2000. (national, invited)
5.2.4.21.
Panelist, "Voices of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond: A
Performance Showcase," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.22.
Chair and panelist, "Mentoring: A Continuing Discussion on the
Issues of Mentoring Theatre Educational Professionals in the Twenty-first
Century," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.23.
Respondent, "Total Engagement: Embarking on the Tech
Process," NCA, Seattle, fall 2000. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.24.
Presenter, "Using the Internet to Solve Pedagogical Problems at
the University: Best Practices Across Disciplines" MWERA, Chicago, fall
2000. (regional, competitive) *
5.2.4.25.
Presenter, "Pedagogy in Theatre Classes" ATHE, Washington,
DC, summer 2000. (national,
competitive)
5.2.4.26.
Presenter, "The Use of Technology in Large Lectures,"
Winterfest 2000: ISU Conference on Teaching & Learning, Terra Haute IN,
spring 2000. (regional,
competitive)
5.2.4.27.
Presenter, "A Pilot Computer Based Testing Lab," at "New
Directions: 2nd BSU Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning," TLA, BSU spring 2000.
(regional, competitive)
5.2.4.28.
Presenter, "Creating Community in Large Lectures through
Technology," Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami OH, fall
1999. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.29.
Panelist, "Dangerous Notions: Issues in Censorship and
Intellectual Freedom," NCA, Chicago, IL, fall 1999. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.30.
Presenter, "Dissociative Identity Disorder and the WWW: Internet
Mediated Identity" panel presentation for "Pedagogically Queer,"
ATHE, Toronto, Canada, summer 1999.
(national, competitive)
5.2.4.31.
Presenter, "Mediating Performance and Research: Historical
Tropes," panel presentation for "Theatre History Pedagogy: To Survey
or Not to Survey and The Best of Both Worlds—Variations on the Theme of
the Survey Course," ATHE, Toronto, Canada, summer 1999. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.32.
Presenter, "Active Learning Techniques in Large Theatre Classes:
WWW Mediated Tropes," workshop presentation in "Creative Teaching
Exercises for Theatre Classes," ATHE, Toronto, Canada, summer 1999. (national, competitive)
5.2.4.33.
Presenter, "Using the WWW to Promote Active Student
Learning," panel at the Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning, BSU, Muncie, IN, April 1999.
(local, competitive)
5.2.4.34.
Presenter, "To Learn or Not to Learn: Actor and Audience Roles in
the Classroom," panel at the Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning, BSU, Muncie, IN, April 1999.
(local, competitive)
5.2.4.35.
Participant, "The Introduction to Theater Course: Defining Its Use
and Structure, Directing Its Path," NCA "General Studies &
Theatre," New York City, November 1998. (national, competitive)
5.2.5.
Works that cite O'Hara's research
5.2.5.1.
Butler, Darrell. "Faculty development at the grassroots
level." The Technology Source (July-August, 2001). Retrieved September 30, 2001 from http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/default.asp?show=article&id=904.
(national, peer reviewed)
5.2.5.2.
Butler, Darrell. "Using a Web Site in a Large Lecture Class to
Help Students with Personal Learning Projects." The Technology Source
(July-August, 2001). Retrieved September 30, 2001 from http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/default.asp?show=article&id=864
(national, peer reviewed)
5.3.
Written Creative works
5.3.1.
The SŽance, screenplay, Department of Theatre & Dance, BSU, produced spring
2001, premire fall 2001.
5.3.2.
Book for Love, Love, Love: A Shakespeare Songbook, music by
Raphael Crystal, lyrics by William Shakespeare, produced BSU, summer 1999.
5.3.3.
Play for Freshman Convocation Performed by Dr. Beth Ellis and Jeremy Gray, Office
of the Provost, produced BSU, fall 1998.
5.3.4.
Three-Minute Hamlet, adapted lyrics, music by Raphael Crystal, performed fall 1997.
5.3.5.
Original Comedy sketch, Old Dominion Opry, Williamsburg, VA, produced
July 1996.
5.4.
Creative/Performance works
5.4.1.
Directing/Producing
5.4.1.1.
Director, Picnic, University
Theatre, February 2011.
5.4.1.2.
Director, My Fair Lady,
University Theatre, March 2010.
5.4.1.3.
Director, A Christmas Story, Muncie Civic Theatre, December,
2007.
5.4.1.4.
Director, Moon Over Buffalo, Muncie Civic Theatre, January,
2007.
5.4.1.5.
Director, 2 Character Play, Strother Theatre, April 2005.
5.4.1.6.
Director, If It Was Easy É , Muncie Civic Theatre, September
2003.
5.4.1.7.
Director, The Night That Never Happened, Muncie Civic Theatre
(fundraiser), May 2003.
5.4.1.8.
Producer, Cuppa Joe, Department of Theatre & Dance, Center
for Media Design, Muncie, IN, spring 2003.
5.4.1.9.
Producer, Company, Muncie Civic Theatre & BSU, Muncie, IN,
April 2003.
5.4.1.10.
Director, Look after Lulu, Muncie Civic Theatre, Muncie, IN, February
2002.
5.4.1.11.
Director, Children of a Lesser God, University Theatre, BSU,
September 2001.
5.4.1.12.
Director, Androcles and the Lion, Strother Theatre, BSU, October
2000.
5.4.1.13.
Director, In Vino Veritas and Surfacing, Strother Theatre,
BSU, April 2000 (premiere).
5.4.1.14.
Director, Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Muncie Civic Theatre,
Muncie, IN, October 1999.
5.4.1.15.
Director, Librettist, Love, Love, Love: A Shakespeare Songbook,
Ball State Summer Theatre, summer 1999 (premiere).
5.4.1.16.
Director, Lend Me A Tenor, Muncie Civic Theatre, Muncie, IN,
November 1998.
5.4.1.17.
Director/Author/Producer, Play for Freshman Convocation, Emens
Auditorium, August 1998.
5.4.1.18.
Director/Author Freshman Connections Skits, Center for Teaching
and Learning Advancement, June 1998.
5.4.1.19.
Director, Old Dominion Opry Show, Old Dominion Opry,
Williamsburg, VA, April 1996 (premiere).
5.4.1.20.
Director, Overtones, Experimental Theatre, UMCP, March 1995.
5.4.1.21.
Director, Mrs. WarrenÕs Profession, Pugliese Theatre, UMCP,
April 1994.
5.4.1.22.
Director, Dogg's Hamlet, Experimental Theatre, UMCP, May 1993.
5.4.2.
Dramaturgy/Script Development
5.4.2.1.
Dramaturg, Erratica, Strother Theatre, BSU, October, 2006.
5.4.2.2.
Dramaturg, Faculty Advisor, Perspective, Independent Student
Film, Travis Hatfield & Sam Day, BSU, Summer – Fall 2005 (Winner of the Student Academy Award,
2006).
5.4.2.3.
Dramaturg/Co-adaptation, A Doll House, University Theatre, BSU,
September 1998.
5.4.2.4.
Dramaturg, St. Joan, University Theatre, BSU, April 1998.
5.4.2.5.
Literary Advisor, Tough Guy/Detective Story, Strother Theatre,
BSU, March 1998.
5.4.3.
Acting
5.4.3.1.
"Fredrick," Ruthless, Department of Theatre &
Dance, BSU, spring 2004.
5.4.3.2.
"Segment Host" in Muncie Senior Center, Department of
Telecommunications, BSU, spring 2003.
5.4.3.3.
"Dr. Vespa" in Acting for Camera project, Department of
Theatre & Dance, BSU, spring 2003.
5.4.3.4.
"Vandergelder" in Student Faculty Performance Hour,
University Theatre, BSU, fall 2002.
5.4.3.5.
"Husband" in spot for Losantville Carpet, Rutter
Communications, Muncie, IN, summer 2002.
5.4.3.6.
"Sebastian" in Salve Me, Departments of
Telecommunications and Theatre, spring 2002.
5.4.3.7.
"Professor" in The Waitress, Cardinal Filmworks, BSU,
spring 1999.
5.4.3.8.
"Dirk Lance" in Norah, Cardinal Filmworks, BSU, fall
1999.
5.4.3.9.
"Teacher" in Theatre of Death 2, Alpha Psi
Productions, BSU, fall 1998.
5.4.3.10.
"Angry-Thirty-Something" voice over in Bloomerang,
College of Fine Arts, BSU, spring 1998.
5.4.3.11.
"Townsperson/Understudy" in An Inspector Calls,
University Theatre, BSU, spring 1998.
5.4.3.12.
"Teacher" in Three Minute Hamlet, Faculty/Student
Performance Hour, BSU, fall 1997.
5.4.3.13.
"Cletus" in Old Dominion Opry Show, Old Dominion Opry,
Williamsburg, VA, July 1996.
5.4.3.14.
"Pops" in Generation X, by Jeff Hall, Experimental
Theatre, UMCP, November 1993.
5.4.4.
Design
5.4.4.1.
Lighting Designer/ME, Avon Calling, Experimental Theatre, UMCP,
February 1993.
5.4.4.2.
Lighting Designer, Top Girls, Pugliese Theatre, UMCP, April
1991.
5.5.
Directing, coaching, special preparation of students
I regularly work with a wide variety of students on a volunteer
basis. Students work with me on
questions or issues on their academic research in other classes, directing,
acting, audition preparation, etc.
I average a few hours each week working with students on an ad hoc
basis. Documented examples
include:
5.5.1.
Tom Eisman, audition coaching, spring 2004.
5.5.2.
Nick Floyd, audition coaching, spring 2002.
5.5.3.
Lauren Sheffield, audition coaching, spring 2002.
5.5.4.
Todd Ritz, audition coaching, spring 2002.
5.5.5.
Letitia Guillaud, audition coaching, spring 2002.
5.5.6.
Jason Wicker, ACTF coaching, fall 2001.
5.5.7.
Janna Meiring, audition coaching, fall 1999.
5.5.8.
Carrie Spangler, SETC coaching, spring 1999.
5.5.9.
Carrie Macy, audition coaching, spring 1999.
5.5.10.
Heather Stewart, SETC coaching, spring 1999.
5.5.11.
Natisha Anderson, audition coaching, spring 1999.
5.5.12.
Jill Westerheide, ACTF coaching, fall 1998.
5.5.13.
THEAT 433 (Styles) class, in library research assistance, fall 1998.
5.5.14.
Heather Stewart, URTA coaching, fall 1998.
5.5.15.
Calvin Plank, audition coaching, fall 1998.
5.5.16.
Lois Atkins, audition coaching, fall 1998.
5.5.17.
Jason McNear, acting coaching, spring 1998.
5.5.18.
Calvin Plank, acting and audition coaching, spring 1998.
5.5.19.
Jason Roseberry, ACTF preparation, fall 1997.
5.5.20.
Jen Jurek, ACTF preparation, fall 1997.
5.5.21.
Eddie Franklin, audition preparation, coaching, fall 1997.
5.5.22.
Heatherly Hite, directing coaching, fall 1997.
5.6.
Funded Grants
5.6.1.
ESLI Supplemental Grant, Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, spring
2007. $1,000.00
5.6.2.
ESLI Fellowship, Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, fall
2006. $3,000.00
5.6.3.
Fairchild Electric, in-kind grant of amplifiers for Strother Theatre,
spring 2005. $18,000.00
5.6.4.
Apollo Design, in-kind grant of gobos, gel sheets, color scrollers,
etc., for Strother Theatre, spring 2005.
$15,586.00
5.6.5.
Mid-American Sound, in-kind grant of the use sound equipment and
control boards for Strother Theatre, spring 2005. $25,000.00
5.6.6.
Electronic Theatre Controls, in-kind grant of new instrumentation and
control boards for Strother Theatre, spring 2005. $50,000.00
5.6.7.
Klipsch Audio, in kind grant of new speakers for Strother Theatre,
spring 2005. $10,000.00
5.6.8.
Z-FX Flying Effects, in kind grant of equipment and expertise for 2
Character Play, spring 2005. $5,000.00
5.6.9.
Lowes of Anderson, in kind grant of lumber and paint for 2 Character
Play, spring 2005. $788.00.
5.6.10. Art Stone Competitive Dance,
in kind grant of costume discount for 2 Character Play, spring
2005. $243.17
5.6.11. Explore Theatre: A Backstage
Pass!" a new, fully integrated iTextbook (DVD, web, and text) developed
with Judith Sebesta, University of Arizona, Center for Media Design, Phase IV
funded, summer 2005. $22,000.00
5.6.12. "Explore Theatre: A
Backstage Pass!" a new, fully integrated iTextbook (DVD, web, and text)
developed with Judith Sebesta, University of Arizona, Center for Media Design,
Phase III funded, spring 2005.
$10,000.00
5.6.13. "Explore Theatre: A
Backstage Pass!" a new, fully integrated iTextbook (DVD, web, and text)
developed with Judith Sebesta, University of Arizona, Center for Media Design,
Phase II funded, fall 2004.
$5,000.00
5.6.14. "Explore Theatre: A
Backstage Pass!" a new, fully integrated iTextbook (DVD, web, and text)
developed with Judith Sebesta, University of Arizona, Center for Media Design,
Phase I funded, spring 2004.
$2,000.00
5.6.15. iComm/Center for Media
Design, "De Laurentiis Project," BSU, summer 2003. $5000.00.
5.6.16. iComm/Center for Media
Design, "From Project to Classroom: Developing Creative Teaching Tools and
Technologies for Acting & Theatre," BSU, spring 2003. $ 15,200.00.
5.6.17. Virginia B. Ball Center for
Creative Inquiry, ÒInformational Technologies Teaching Team: Developing
Electronic Teaching Tools in the 21st Century,Ó BSU, spring 2002.
$50,000.00
5.6.18. Technology Fellowship, CFA,
BSU, summer 2001. $2,000.00
5.6.19. ATHE Pedagogy Web Site,
American Association for Theatre in Higher Education, with Rodger Smith and
Kathleen Perkins, spring 2001.
$1,545.00
5.6.20. New Faculty Research Grant,
Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs, BSU, spring 1999. $1,500.00
5.6.21. Technology Fellowship,
Office of the Dean, College of Fine Arts, BSU, spring 1999. $2,000.00
5.6.22. Dean's Research Grant,
College of Fine Arts, BSU, spring 1999. $2,000.00
5.6.23. Technology Related Travel,
College of Fine Arts, BSU, fall 1998. $2,000.00
5.7.
Work in progress
5.7.1.
Contracted publications in progress
5.7.1.1.
N/A
5.7.2.
Lectures/panels in progress
5.7.2.1.
Panelist/Presentor, "Proposition: An On-Line Journal of Theatre
and Media Pedagogy" NCA, New Orleans, November, 2001.
5.7.3.
Creative/scholarly endeavors in progress
5.7.3.1.
"Bernard Shaw and Federal Theatre: Plays, Players, and
Politics," a book in progress.
5.7.4.
Directing, coaching in progress
5.7.4.1.
Director, Lend Me A Tenor,
University Theatre, BSU, March 2012.
5.7.5.
Grants pending
5.7.5.1.
n/a
5.8.
Consulting
5.8.1.
Script consultant, The Circus in
Winter, Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, Beth Turcotte, BSU,
spring 2010.
5.8.2.
5.8.3.
Script consultant, Identity,
Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, Melinda Messineo, BSU, spring
2008.
5.8.4.
Script consultant, The Human
Faustus Project, Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, Jennifer
Blackmer, BSU, spring 2006.
5.8.5.
Project Consultant, The Hasty Legacy, School of Music DVD,
College of Fine Arts, BSU, © 2005.
5.8.6.
Script & documentary consultant, Serve and Learn, Virginia
B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, Chin-Sook Pak, BSU, fall 2003.
5.8.7.
Stage & script consultant, 12 Minds, Voices, Theories,
Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, Thalia Mulvilhill, BSU, spring
2003.
5.8.8.
Script development consultant, Bonnie Nelson Schwartz, Producer,
Independent PBS Production, "Living Newspapers," fall 1997.
5.9.
Professional Growth
5.9.1.
Attendance at professional meetings
5.9.1.1.
See "Papers Presented," "Lectures Delivered," and
"Panel Participation" above, and see "Professional service
outside the university" below.
5.9.1.2.
Session Chair, International Shaw Society Bi-Annual Conference, Brown
University, Providence, RI, June 2006.
(international, invited)
5.9.1.3.
OTLA Conference on Teaching, BSU, spring 2004.
5.9.1.4.
Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival, Region III,
Indianapolis, IN, January 1999.
5.9.1.5.
ATHE, San Antonio, TX, August 1998.
5.9.1.6.
Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival, Region III,
Indianapolis, IN, January 1998.
5.9.2.
Professional Development
5.9.2.1.
Participant, American Council on Education (ACE), ÒManaging Conflict,Ó
ProvostÕs Office, Chicago, summer 2009.
5.9.2.2.
Participant, ACE, ÒManaging Change,Ó PorvostÕs Office, Chicago, summer
2009.
5.9.2.3.
Participant, Higher Learning Commission "Making a Difference in
Student Learning: Assessment as a Core Strategy," Provost's Office, BSU,
fall 2008.
5.9.2.4.
Facilitator, Alpha Seminar, OTLA, BSU, fall 2004. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.5.
Facilitator, "Incorporating Multimedia in Blackboard," OTLA,
BSU, fall 2004. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.6.
Facilitator & Presenter, Alpha Day Presentations, OTLA, BSU, fall
2004. (invited)
5.9.2.7.
Facilitator, UCC Summer Workshop, University College, BSU, summer
2004. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.8.
Facilitator, "Pedagogy & Technology," OTLA, BSU, fall
2003. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.9.
Facilitator, "Expert Teaching," Academy of Teaching and
Learning, BSU, summer 2003. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.10.
Facilitator, "Constructivism," Academy of Teaching and
Learning, BSU, summer 2003. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.11.
Facilitator, UCC Summer Workshop, University College, summer 2003.
(honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.12.
Participant, "Designing Learning Communities" Brian Price,
Evergreen State University, Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry, fall
2002.
5.9.2.13.
Facilitator, UCC Summer Workshop, University College, summer 2002. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.14.
Facilitator, Alpha Beta Seminars, OTLA, BSU, Spring 2002. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.15.
Facilitator, Learning Communities, Academy of Teaching and Learning,
BSU, summer 2001. (honorarium
awarded)
5.9.2.16.
Facilitator, Web Pedagogy, Academy of Teaching and Learning, BSU,
summer 2001. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.17.
Facilitator, Theories and Practices in Teaching, Academy of Teaching
and Learning, BSU, summer 2001.
(honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.18.
Facilitator, Teaching Practices for Large Classes, Academy of Teaching
and Learning, BSU, summer 2001.
(honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.19.
Facilitator, Pedagogical Foundations of Web Designs, Academy of
Teaching and Learning, BSU, summer 2001.
(honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.20.
Member, UCC Workshop, University College, BSU, summer 2001. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.21.
Statewide General Education Conference: Beyond the Nuts and Bolts,
Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN, summer 2001. (regional, invited)
5.9.2.22.
Participant, Indiana Retention Forum: Learning Communities and
Institutionalization, Lily Endowment, Indianapolis, spring 2001. (regional, invited)
5.9.2.23.
Facilitator, Alpha/Beta Seminars, TLA, BSU, spring 01.
5.9.2.24.
Facilitator, Academy of Teaching and Learning, BSU, summer 2000. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.2.25.
Participant, Creative Teaching in Theatre Colloquium, College as A
Liberal Art Focus Group, ATHE pre-conference, Toronto, summer 1999.
5.9.2.26.
Facilitator, Academy of Teaching and Learning, BSU, summer 1999. (honorarium awarded)
5.9.3.
Study: Attended over 125 professional
productions since 1997, a list can be provided upon request.
5.10.Honors, awards, and special recognition's
5.10.1.
The Sursa Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts, BSU, fall 2007 –
2012.
5.10.2.
Mid-Career Outstanding Achievement Award, Theatre Division, National
Communication Association, fall 2008.
5.10.3.
Nominee, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inspire Integrity
Award, Washington, DC., spring 2008.
5.10.4.
Golden Key International, Honorary Society, BSU, fall 2006.
5.10.5.
Presidential Breakfast for BSU Innovators, Office of the President,
BSU, fall 2005.
5.10.6.
Leading Educators of the World 2005, International Biography Centre,
Cambridge, England, 2005.
5.10.7.
Graduate Faculty, Group I Membership, BSU, 1998 - 2005.
5.10.8.
Phi Kappa Phi, Honorary Society, BSU, spring 2004.
5.10.9.
Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, Office of the Provost, BSU, fall
2002.
5.10.10. Research Fellowship, Office
of the Dean, College of Fine Arts, BSU, spring 1999.
5.10.11. Outstanding Achievement
Award, National Critics Institute, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Waterford,
CT, August 1992.
5.10.12. Who's Who Among Students of
American Universities and Colleges, May 1992.
5.10.13. National First Place Winner,
National Critics Institute of the American College Theatre Festival: John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, April 1992.
5.10.14. Region II, First Place
Winner, NCI/ACTF, Mulenburg College, January 1992.
5.10.15. Omicron Delta Kappa,
National Honorary Leadership Fraternity, November 1990.
5.10.16. Pi Kappa Delta, Honorary
Forensics Fraternity, 1983.
6.
Professional Service
See
also "5.2.3 Lectures delivered (service, teaching, community, etc.)"
above.
6.1.
Institutional Service
6.1.1.
University
6.1.1.1.
Reviewer, Emerging Media Research Council, Center for Media Design, BSU
2009-present.
6.1.1.2.
Member, Emerging Media Research Council, Center for Media Design, BSU
2008-present.
6.1.1.3.
Member, Education of the Future Task Force, IT, BSU, 2010-2011.
6.1.1.4.
Member, Information Technology Advisory Group, IT, BSU, 2008-2010.
6.1.1.5.
Member, UCC-21 Implementation Task Force, Provost's Office, BSU,
2009-2010.
6.1.1.6.
Member, OTLA - UCC-21 Support Planning Workshop, Provost's Office, BSU,
2008.
6.1.1.7.
Secretary, UCC Subcommittee, BSU, 2007-2008.
6.1.1.8.
Member, inQsit Lab Policy Implementation Advisory Group, Provost's
Office, BSU, 2007-2008.
6.1.1.9.
Member, inQsit Task Force, Provost's Office, BSU, 2007.
6.1.1.10.
Member, Excellence in Teaching Committee, BSU, 2006-2007.
6.1.1.11.
Member, Creative Teaching Committee, BSU, 2003-06.
6.1.1.12.
Chair, UEC Committee, BSU, 2005-06.
6.1.1.13.
Member, UCC Subcommittee, BSU, 2001-05.
6.1.1.14.
Reviewer, Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs, fall
2005.
6.1.1.15.
Facilitator, Alpha Day Orientation, OTLA, BSU fall 2005.
6.1.1.16.
Facilitator, PHC New Member Orientation, Dean of Students, BSU, fall
2005.
6.1.1.17.
Judge, Homecoming Talent Show, BSU, fall 2005.
6.1.1.18.
Chair, Pedagogy & Technology Task Force, Office of the Provost,
BSU, 2005.
6.1.1.19.
Secretary, UEC Committee, BSU, 2004-05.
6.1.1.20.
Participant, Virginia Ball Center National Showcase, Indiana State
Museum, BSU, fall 2004.
6.1.1.21.
Chair, UCC Subcommittee, BSU, 2003-04.
6.1.1.22.
Subject/mentor, ID705, Walter Smith, Biology Department, BSU, fall
2004.
6.1.1.23.
Member, Governance Committee, UCC Subcommittee, BSU, 2001-2004.
6.1.1.24.
Member, TLA Task Force, BSU, summer 2004.
6.1.1.25.
Facilitator, BSU Teaching & Learning Conference, 6,
"Frameworks for Learning: Talking Success in Teaching," BSU, spring
2004.
6.1.1.26.
Member, Excellence in Teaching Selection Committee, BSU, spring 2004.
6.1.1.27.
Member, Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry Selection
Committee, BSU, 2004.
6.1.1.28.
Secretary, UCC Subcommittee, BSU, 2003-04.
6.1.1.29.
Facilitator, "Meet the Cast of Proof," Freshman Connections,
BSU, September 2003.
6.1.1.30.
Member, Cardinal Roundtable, Student Affairs, BSU, 2002-03.
6.1.1.31.
Member, Academic Assessment and Planning Committee, BSU, 1999-03.
6.1.1.32.
Member, Core Curriculum Task Force, Office of Provost, BSU, 2002-03.
6.1.1.33.
Faculty Mentor, Jennifer Blackmer, University College, BSU, fall 2003.
6.1.1.34.
Member, Movie Link/Center for Media Design, BSU, 2003.
6.1.1.35.
Subject/mentor, ID705, Walter Smith, Biology Department, BSU, spring
2003.
6.1.1.36.
Instructor/Facilitator, Web Correspondence Course Development, Office
of Extended Education, 2002.
(honorarium awarded)
6.1.1.37.
Coordinating Committee Member, "A Bunch Interested in
Technology" (ABIT), co-sponsored by TLA and the Center for Teaching
Technology, BSU, 1999-02.
6.1.1.38.
Member, University Judicial Committee, BSU, 2000 - 02.
6.1.1.39.
Member, TLA/Faculty Advisory Committee, BSU, 1999-02.
6.1.1.40.
Member, InQsit Technical Group, UCS, BSU, 2001-02.
6.1.1.41.
Judge, Greek Week Talent Show, BSU, spring 2002.
6.1.1.42.
Member, Undergraduate Research Committee, OARSP, BSU, fall 2001.
6.1.1.43.
Adjudicator, 23rd Annual Age of Aquarius Forensics
Tournament, Department of Communication Studies, BSU, fall 2001.
6.1.1.44.
Adjudicator, Virginia B. Ball Center, Web design competition, fall
2001.
6.1.1.45.
Judge, Greek Week Talent Show, BSU, spring 2001.
6.1.1.46.
Reviewer, University Research Committee, OARSP, BSU, spring 2001.
6.1.1.47.
Member, Advisory Council of the Office of Teaching and Learning
Advancement (TLA), 2000-2001.
6.1.1.48.
Reviewer, University Research Committee, OARSP, BSU, fall 2000.
6.1.1.49.
Facilitator, Large Classroom Discussion Group, TLA, BSU, fall 2000.
6.1.1.50.
Presenter, Alpha Year Roundtable "Styles of Teaching," TLA,
BSU, fall 2000.
6.1.1.51.
Presenter, Technology Resources for Teaching, Orientation for New
Faculty, Center for Teaching Technology & TLA, fall 2000.
6.1.1.52.
Panelist, Expectations and Support for New Faculty, Orientation for New
Faculty, University College & TLA, fall 2000.
6.1.1.53.
Facilitator, Constructivism in Pedagogy, TLA Summer Institute, BSU,
summer 2000. (honorarium awarded)
6.1.1.54.
Facilitator, Web-Supported Courses, TLA Summer Institute, BSU, summer
2000. (honorarium awarded)
6.1.1.55.
Facilitator, Core Curriculum Institute, TLA, BSU, summer 2000. (honorarium awarded)
6.1.1.56.
Facilitator, Teaching and Learning Seminar, TLA, BSU, spring 2000. (honorarium awarded)
6.1.1.57.
Member, Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee, TLA, BSU, spring 2000.
6.1.1.58.
Member, Academy Class Steering Committee, TLA, BSU, February 2000.
6.1.1.59.
Reader/referee, "New Directions: 2nd BSU Conference on
the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning," TLA, BSU, 2000.
6.1.1.60.
Member, University Research Committee, OARSP, BSU, 1999/00.
6.1.1.61.
Special Interest Group Participant, ÒTechnology & Pedagogy,Ó TLA,
BSU, 1998-2000.
6.1.1.62.
Facilitator/Seminar leader, Academy of Teaching and Learning, TLA, BSU,
summer 1999.
6.1.1.63.
Judge, Diversity Workshop, College of Information and Communication
Sciences, Department of Telecommunications, fall 1999.
6.1.1.64.
Member, Universe-city 2000 Committee, BSU, fall 1998.
6.1.1.65.
Member, co-leader, "Active Learning Workshop," TLA, BSU, fall
1998.
6.1.1.66.
Member/Author, Freshman Convocation Presentation Committee, BSU, fall
1998.
6.1.1.67.
Team Captain, Freshman Connections Learning Team #1, BSU, 1998.
6.1.1.68.
Member, University Core Curriculum Assessment Workshop, BSU, summer
1998.
6.1.1.69.
Member, Freshman Peer Mentor Evaluators, Leadership and Service
Programs, BSU, spring 1998.
6.1.1.70.
Member, Freshman Connections, BSU, spring 1998.
6.1.1.71.
Department Representative (substitute), Undergraduate Education
Committee, BSU, November 1997.
6.1.1.72.
Member, Colonnade Society Entertainment Committee, Institutional
Advancement, UMCP, fall 1995.
6.1.1.73.
Presiding Officer, Student Honor Council, Office of Judicial Affairs,
UMCP, 1994-1995.
6.1.1.74.
Member, Architectural Design Committee, Maryland Center for Performing
Arts, UMCP, spring 1995.
6.1.1.75.
Member, Schematic Design Committee, MCPA, UMCP, summer and fall 1994.
6.1.1.76.
Member, Space Allocation Committee, MCPA, UMCP, spring 1994.
6.1.1.77.
Coordinator, Metro D. C. ActorÕs Workshop, The Occupational Actor:
Making the Transition from College to Professional Stage, with Allan Nussbaum
of TVI, UMCP, February 1994.
6.1.1.78.
Member, Architectural Design Competition Presentation Committee, MCPA,
UMCP, February 1994.
6.1.1.79.
Guest Lecturer ÒTheatre, Arts, and Academics,Ó University Honors Council,
UMCP, October 1993.
6.1.1.80.
Member, President's Advisory Panel, UMCP, March 1992.
6.1.1.81.
Department Representative, Graduate Student Association, UMCP,
1990-1992.
6.1.1.82.
Treasurer, Graduate Student Association, UMCP, fall 1989.
6.1.1.83.
Moderator, Panel Discussion, Alcohol Awareness, Department of Resident
Life, UMCP, October 1990.
6.1.2.
College
6.1.2.1.
Chair, UCC-21 College Task Force, BSU, 2008.
6.1.2.2.
Member, Promotion & Tenure Committee, College of Fine Arts, BSU,
2005 - 06.
6.1.2.3.
Facilitator, Promotion & Tenure Workshop, College of Fine Arts,
BSU, 2005.
6.1.2.4.
Member, General Studies Committee/University Core, College of Fine
Arts, BSU, 1998-2004.
6.1.2.5.
Member, Salary Committee, College of Fine Arts, BSU, 2000-04.
6.1.2.6.
Facilitator, Promotion & Tenure Workshop, College of Fine Arts,
BSU, 2004.
6.1.2.7.
Member, Celebration of the Arts Committee, College of Fine Arts, BSU,
1999-2001.
6.1.2.8.
Member, Arts Alive Committee, College of Fine Arts, BSU, 1998-2001.
6.1.2.9.
Coordinator, Junior Faculty Advisory Committee, CFA, BSU, 1999-2000.
6.1.2.10.
Member, Curriculum 2000+3 Committee, Discipline Committee, BSU, fall
1997.
6.1.2.11.
Department Coordinator/Director, ÒOthello : Text and
Performance,Ó Dept. of English and Theatre, UMCP, spring 1995.
6.1.2.12.
Department Liaison, ÒAmerican Theatre Conservatory Workshop with Tony
Church,Ó Dept. of Theatre and Honors Program, UMCP, spring 1995.
6.1.2.13.
Coordinator, Commencement Exercises, Dept. of Theatre, English, and
Dance, UMCP, fall 1994.
6.1.2.14.
Coordinator, Commencement Exercises, Dept. of Theatre, RTVF, Speech,
and Dance, UMCP, spring 1994.
6.1.2.15.
Member, Internal Review Committee, College of Arts and Humanities,
UMCP, fall 1993.
6.1.2.16.
Department Liaison, ÒGender and Body Language Workshop by Erika
Batdorf,Ó Dept. of Dance and Theatre, UMCP, fall 1993.
6.1.2.17.
Coordinator, Commencement Exercises, Dept. of Theatre, RTVF, Speech,
and Dance, UMCP, spring 1993.
6.1.2.18.
Coordinator, Actor's Workshop, Theatre East/West, Dept. of Dance,
Theatre, and Center for Renaissance and Baroque Studies, UMCP, spring 1991.
6.1.2.19.
Coordinator, Actor's Workshop, Theatre East/West, Dept. of Dance,
Theatre, and Center for Renaissance and Baroque Studies, UMCP, spring 1990.
6.1.3.
Department
6.1.3.1.
Co-chair, Theatre History Search Committee, BSU, 2009-2010.
6.1.3.2.
Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee, BSU, 2006 – 2008.
6.1.3.3.
Departmental Liaison, Academic Honors in Writing, BSU, 2004-08.
6.1.3.4.
Member & Chair, Departmental Curriculum Committee, BSU, 1997-08.
6.1.3.5.
Member, Recruitment and Scholarship Committee, BSU, 2005-06.
6.1.3.6.
Member, Departmental Production Manager Search Committee, BSU, 2006.
6.1.3.7.
Coordinator, Cotton Inc., Student Scholarship Fundraiser, $2000 raised,
BSU, fall 2005.
6.1.3.8.
Facilitator, The Second City Comedy Workshop, BSU, January 2005.
6.1.3.9.
Member, Departmental Costume Design Search Committee, BSU, 2004-05.
6.1.3.10.
Member, Departmental Space Funding Committee, BSU, 2004-05.
6.1.3.11.
Member, Departmental Chair Search Committee, BSU, 2003-04.
6.1.3.12.
Member, Departmental Dance Search Committee, BSU, 2004.
6.1.3.13.
Member, Departmental Theatre Education Search Committee, BSU, 2004.
6.1.3.14.
Member, Lighting Designer Search Committee, BSU, 2003.
6.1.3.15.
Member, Production Committee, BSU, 2001-03.
6.1.3.16.
Member, Lighting Designer Search Committee, BSU, 2002.
6.1.3.17.
Co-Chair, NAST Visitation Committee, BSU, 2001.
6.1.3.18.
Chair, Production Coordinator Search Committee, BSU, 2000-01.
6.1.3.19.
Member & Chair, Departmental Salary Committee, 2000-01.
6.1.3.20.
Member, Departmental Computer/Technology Committee, BSU, 1997-00.
6.1.3.21.
Member, Technical Director Search Committee, BSU, spring 2000.
6.1.3.22.
Faculty Advisor, National Critics Institute, Region III Festival, ACTF,
Indianapolis, IN, January 1999.
6.1.3.23.
Member, Ad Hoc 5 year Planning Committee, BSU, 1998-00.
6.1.3.24.
Chair, Departmental Salary Committee, 1998-99.
6.1.3.25.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Space Usage, BSU, fall 1998.
6.1.3.26.
Co-leader, Departmental Web Training Session, BSU, fall 1998.
6.1.3.27.
Assisted, Video Auditions, w/ Rodger Smith and Jim Shasky, August 1998.
6.1.3.28.
Member, Departmental Faculty Development Committee, BSU, 1997, 98.
6.1.3.29.
Respondent, Festival of the Word and Dance, BSU, spring 1998.
6.1.3.30.
Member, Departmental Ad Hoc Computer Committee on Faculty Development,
BSU, 1997, 98.
6.1.3.31.
Faculty Chaperone, Region III Festival, ACTF, Indianapolis, IN, January
1998.
6.1.3.32.
Author, Revised Play Selection Procedures, BSU, spring 1998.
6.1.3.33.
Respondent, Irene Ryan Presentations, BSU, fall 1997.
6.1.3.34.
Graduate Liaison, Faculty and Staff Retreat, UMCP, spring 1995.
6.1.3.35.
Coordinator, ÒMeet Me at the Kennedy Center,Ó Office of the President,
UMCP, spring 1995.
6.1.3.36.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Undergraduate Enrollment Retention, UMCP,
fall 1994.
6.1.3.37.
Member, Maryland Higher Education Commission: Student Assessment
Outcomes Report Committee, UMCP, fall 1994.
6.1.3.38.
Member, Strategic Planning Committee, UMCP, fall 1994.
6.1.3.39.
Member, Internal Review Committee, UMCP, spring 1993.
6.1.3.40.
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty/Student Distribution, UMCP, fall
1992.
6.1.3.41.
Coordinator, First Night Reception, Department of Theatre, Public
Relations Office, UMCP, 1988-1993.
6.1.3.42.
Member, Administering Council for Theatre (A.C.T.), UMCP, 1988-1993.
6.1.3.43.
Coordinator of Concessions, A.C.T., UMCP, 1988-1992.
6.1.3.44.
Food Chair & Co-Chair, Theatre Community Banquet, A.C.T., UMCP,
1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993.
6.1.3.45.
Coordinator, First Night Event, A.C.T., UMCP, 1988-1993.
6.1.3.46.
Treasurer, A.C.T. Foundation Account, A.C.T., UMCP, 1988-1993.
6.1.3.47.
Moderator, A.C.T. (supervise bi-monthly meetings), UMCP, 1992-1993.
6.1.3.48.
Member, CMRT Graduate Advisory Board, Dept. of Communication Arts and
Theatre, UMCP, 1988-1989.
6.2.
Program, curriculum, course development
6.2.1.Developed THEAT 104, Aesthetics II, new class
prep, included web site, extensive pedagogical and assessment artifacts, spring
2008.
6.2.2.Developed THEAT 496, Creativity II, spring
2006.
6.2.3.Developed THEAT 317; new class prep,
development included new web site, extensive pedagogical and diagnostic test
development, for the period of pre-history to 1700 CE. BSU, summer and fall 2004.
6.2.4.Revised THEAT 319; changes included an
integrated, hyper-linked syllabus with biographical guides, research guides,
and suggested strategies for student success. Added significant materials to web based assessment
instruments and feedback systems available to students. BSU, summer and fall
2001.
6.2.5.Revised THEAT 100 Correspondence course as
the first, all-electronic correspondence course at BSU. Created and developed an extensive web
site to facilitate distance learning with multimedia support. BSU, summer and fall 2000.
6.2.6.Revised THEAT 100 as one of three professors
to participate in the new "Computer Based Testing Lab" for off-site
assessment, an experimental prototype for fall 1999.
6.2.7.Revised and adapted THEAT 101 from another
instructor's materials and developed a web-based resource for the class. BSU, fall 1998.
6.2.8.Revised THEAT 100; changes included
integration of class activities into the Freshman Connections Learning team,
development and administration of a group project for all 200 students, and
revised all lectures to target freshman learners. BSU, fall 1998.
6.2.9.Revised THEAT 100; changes included
integration of text and lecture materials on a class Web page, use of Web in
class lectures and discussion, and the development of a Student Acting Troupe
for the large lecture section.
BSU, spring 1998.
6.2.10.
Revised THEAT 319; changes included an additional text, an emphasis
upon using historical research to inform contemporary theatrical presentation,
and an emphasis upon the use of theory as a tool for contemporary and historical
criticism. BSU, Spring 1998.
6.2.11.
Revised THEAT 100; changes included a new text for all sections,
focused attention on the department's current productions, and a shift in
emphasis from dramatistic concerns to theatrical ones. BSU, fall 1997.
6.3.
Professional service outside the university
6.3.1.
Local
6.3.1.1.
President/Past-President, UU Church of Muncie, 2008 – 2011
(elected).
6.3.1.2.
Coordinator, Student Service Learning Activities, Muncie Center for the
Arts and Muncie Civic Theatre, fall 2000 – 2008 (approximately 14,500
hours of service).
6.3.1.3.
Vice-President, Muncie Civic Theatre, 2001-2008 (elected).
6.3.1.4.
Coordinator, CAPE After school program, Muncie Community Schools,
spring 2006.
6.3.1.5.
Board Member, Muncie Civic Theatre, 1999-2001 (invited).
6.3.1.6.
Coordinator, CAPE After school program, Muncie Community Schools,
spring 2004.
6.3.1.7.
Chair, 75th Anniversary Season Planning Committee, Muncie
Civic Theatre, 2002 - 03.
6.3.1.8.
Member, Search Committee, Artistic Director, Muncie Civic Theatre,
spring 2001.
6.3.1.9.
Member, Artistic Committee, Muncie Civic Theatre, 2000-01.
6.3.1.10.
Member, Building Committee, Muncie Civic Theatre, 2000-01.
6.3.1.11.
Member, Muncie Arts Magnet High School, Exploratory Task Force, spring
2000 (nominated).
6.3.1.12.
Chair, Youth Theatre Committee, Muncie Civic Theatre, fall 1999
(elected).
6.3.1.13.
Santa Claus, Muncie Children's Museum, Muncie, IN, winter 1999.
6.3.1.14.
Workshop Leader, Indiana Theatre Association, Muncie Central High, fall
1998 (invited).
6.3.1.15.
Assisted in Acting for Camera Workshop, Indiana Theatre Association,
DePauw University, October 1997.
6.3.1.16.
Guest teacher, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Shakespeare Workshop,
1989, 90, 91.
6.3.2.
Regional
6.3.2.1.
Adjudicator, Noises Off, Indiana-Purdue
University, Fort Wayne, April 2010 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.2.
Adjudicator, The College Widow, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, February 2006 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.3.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Marion, March 2004
(invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.4.
Adjudicator, Psycho Beach Party, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, December 2003 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.5.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Marion, March 2003
(invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.6.
Adjudicator, The Mai, Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne,
March 2003 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.7.
Adjudicator, My Mother Said I never Should, Saint Mary's
College, Notre Dame, October 2001 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.8.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Muncie, March 2001
(invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.9.
Adjudicator, Kiss Me Kate, Wright State University, Dayton, May
2001 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.10.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Indianapolis, March
2000 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.11.
Artistic Consultant, Lawrence Central High School, Musical Comedy
Murders of 1940, February 2000.
6.3.2.12.
Adjudicator, Northern Regional Indiana Thespian Conference, Warsaw,
January 2000 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.13.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Mishawaka, March 1999
(invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.14.
Adjudicator, As You Like It, Indiana-Purdue University, Fort
Wayne, February 1999 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.15.
Barbizon Design Respondent, Region III Festival, Kennedy
Center/American College Theatre Festival, Indianapolis, IN, January 1999
(invited).
6.3.2.16.
Adjudicator, Indiana State Thespian Conference, Indianapolis, March
1998 (invited).
6.3.2.17.
Barbizon Design Respondent, Region III Festival, ACTF, Indianapolis,
IN, January 1998 (invited).
6.3.2.18.
Adjudicator, Marat/Sade, Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne,
October 1997 (invited, honorarium paid).
6.3.2.19.
Critic/Instructor, National Critic's Institute (NCI), Region II
Festival, ACTF, Buffalo, NY, January 1995 (invited).
6.3.2.20.
Irene Ryan Respondent, Region II Festival, ACTF, Buffalo, NY, January
1995 (invited).
6.3.3.
National/International
6.3.3.1.
Assistant Editor, SHAW: The
Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies, Penn State University Press, 2009 –
Present. (international, elected)
6.3.3.2.
Chair and Coordinator, The Fall Shaw Symposium, Chicago, International
Shaw Society, 2009-present.
6.3.3.3.
Member, The D.C. Shaw Conference Planning Committee, International Shaw
Society, 2008-2009.
(international, invited)
6.3.3.4.
Member, Conference Planning Committee, International Shaw Society 2009
Conference, Washington, DC, 2008-2009.
(international, invited)
6.3.3.5.
Member, Conference Selection Committee, International Shaw Society 2009
Conference, Washington, DC, 2008-2009.
(international, invited)
6.3.3.6.
Reviewer, Academic Intersections, Apple Learning Interchange,
Cupertino, CA, Fall 2007.
(national, invited)
6.3.3.7.
Member, ATHE Technology Committee, ATHE, 2000-2008.
6.3.3.8.
Past-Chair/Legislative Representative, NCA Convention 2006, Theatre
Division, San Antonio. (national,
elected)
6.3.3.9.
Webmaster, ATHE Pedagogy Web Site, ATHE, 2001-2006.
6.3.3.10.
Chair/Legislative Representative, NCA Convention 2005, Theatre
Division, Boston. (national,
elected)
6.3.3.11.
Vice Chair/Convention Planner, NCA Convention 2004, Theatre Division,
Chicago. (national, elected)
6.3.3.12.
Facilitator/leader, "Once and Future
Pedagogies: A Hands-on Workshop for Present and Future Faculty" at
ATHE, New York, summer 2003.
(national, invited)
6.3.3.13.
Vice Chair, NCA Convention 2003, Theatre Division, Miami. (national, elected)
6.3.3.14.
Assistant Program Planner, NCA Convention 2002, Theatre Division, New
Orleans. (national, nominated)
6.3.3.15.
Member, ATHE Electronic Networking subcommittee, ATHE, 2001-2003
(elected).
6.3.3.16.
Member, ATHE Teaching & Technology subcommittee, ATHE, 2001-2003
(elected).
6.3.3.17.
Member, ATHE Membership and Marketing Committee, ATHE, 2000-2003
(invited).
6.3.3.18.
Assistant Program Planner, NCA Convention 2001, Theatre Division,
Atlanta. (national, nominated)
6.3.3.19.
Reviewer, The Enjoyment of Theatre for Allyn & Bacon, New
York, spring 2001. (invited,
honorarium paid)
6.3.3.20.
Reviewer, The Theatre Experience, for McGraw-Hill College Text
Division, New York, spring 2000.
(invited, honorarium paid)
6.3.3.21.
Assistant Program Planner, NCA Convention 2000, Theatre Division,
Seattle, 1999/2000. (national,
nominated)
6.3.3.22.
Reviewer, The Lively Art, for McGraw-Hill College Text Division,
New York, November 1999. (invited,
honorarium paid)
6.3.3.23.
Reviewer, The Theatre Experience, for McGraw-Hill College Text
Division, New York, February 1999.
(invited, honorarium paid)
6.3.3.24.
Member, ATHE Membership and Marketing Committee, ATHE, 1998-99
(invited).
6.3.3.25.
Webmaster, ATHE Membership Site, ATHE, fall 1998 (invited).
6.3.3.26.
Member, ATHE Membership Development Committee, ATHE, fall 1998
(invited).
6.3.3.27.
Reader, American Drama, 1994 (invited).
6.3.3.28.
Board Member, American Coalition for Abuse Awareness, Washington, DC,
1995-1996 (invited).
6.3.3.29.
Member, One Voice, National Center for Redress of Incest, Washington,
DC.
6.3.3.30.
Member, National Alliance for the Rights of Children, Vienna, VA.
6.3.3.31.
Member, Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute, Tyler, TX.
6.3.4.
International
6.3.4.1.
Advisor, The Purple Ribbon Project! for Violence and Abuse Education
and Prevention, Williamsburg, VA, January 1996 to 2000.
6.3.4.2.
International Coordinator, The Purple Ribbon Project! for Violence and
Abuse Educational and Prevention, Williamsburg, VA, 1994 -1996.
6.4.
Honors, awards for professional service
6.4.1.
Outstanding Contribution to the Department of Theatre, UMCP, May 1992.
6.5.
Advising and other student support activities
6.5.1.
Departmental Advisor, Alpha Psi Omega Honorary, BSU, fall 1997 to 2008.
6.5.2.
Departmental Advisor, Theatre Studies Option, BSU, fall 1998 to 2008.
6.5.3.
Faculty Advisor, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, BSU, 1998 to 2004.
6.6.
Professional memberships (current)
6.6.1.
American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR)
6.6.2.
Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
6.6.3.
American Theatre and Drama Society (ATDS)
6.6.4.
International Shaw Society (ISS) Founding Member
6.6.5.
National Communication Association (NCA)
6.7.
Professional memberships (past)
6.7.1.
Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) (1998-2003)
6.7.2.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 22
(1990-96)
6.7.3.
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) (1965-70)