Theatre Arts – Full-Time Faculty
Click on any Full-Time Faculty member below to read their bio and find their contact information.
Dr. Justin P. Cowan
Department Chair, Associate Professor: Musicianship, MT Rep, MT History, Musical Director, Director
Joni Johns-Lerner
Associate Chair, Associate Professor: Costume Design, Costume Technology, Costume History, Evolution of Fashion
Dr. Donald Gagnon
Professor: Theatre History, Intro to Drama, Senior Portfolio
Frank Herbert
Professor: Technical Direction, Technical Theatre I & II
Tim Howard
Associate Professor: Musical Theatre Coordinator, MT Workshop, Acting, Audition Techniques, Director
Pam McDaniel
Professor: Directing, Acting, Performing Shakespeare
Elizabeth Popiel
Professor: Scenic Design, Scenic Art, Costume Design, Puppetry, Theatre Design Fundamentals
Sal Trapani
Professor: Acting, Directing, Playmaking with Children, Devised Theatre, Theatre History
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Rich Reimold
Founding chair of the Department of Theatre Arts.
William Walton
24 years as a professor, 16 years as associate chair, 4 years as Chair. He implemented the NY theatre showcase and the Edinburgh Festival trips. Produced and directed over 30 shows.