The relationship between faculty and students is a crucial one that fosters the sense of respect and trust that allows for students to gain the most from their training. The faculty strongly supports the following responsibilities:

• Creating a safe classroom environment. Especially in a genre such as theatre that inherently involves some very intense and personal emotions, it is crucial that faculty fosters safe learning where students can comfortably take risks. Part of creating a safe classroom is the dedication to getting to know students as individuals, and recognizing that they each have contributions to make to the class.

• Respecting diversity. The faculty is committed to recognizing and addressing diversity in the classroom, knowing that a diverse classroom provides opportunities for increased learning. Students are also expected to respect diversity in their fellow classmates.

• Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and education. The faculty sees its teaching role to be a guide, a conduit—encouraging students to grab the reins and continue their learning outside of the classroom. There are high expectations regarding student work and participation—with a firm belief that students get out of a situation what they put into it, and the faculty therefore demands that the students be active learners.

MEET THE FACULTY

	Bearden, Julie Music Theatre Specialist jbearden@shorter.edu Read more
	Crawford, Chris Assistant Professor of Theatre, Technical Director & Lighting Designer MFA in Lighting Design and Theatre Technology, Indiana University Minor Fine Arts, Callaway Hall 706-233-7407 cbcrawford@shorter.edu Read more
	Hall, Georgie Instructor of Dance; Choreographer B.S. Ed. in Dance Education, University of Georgia Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Choreography Dance Studio, Winthrop-King Center 706-233-7408 ghall@shorter.edu
	Newman, Kathy Assistant Professor of Theatre M.F.A in Theatre Performance, The University of Southern Mississippi 706-233-7282 knewman@shorter.edu Read more
	Nisbet, David Chair, Theatre Department Assistant Professor of Theatre 706-233-7311 dnisbet@shorter.edu Read more
	Reigel, Benjamin Assistant Professor of Theatre M.F.A. in Acting, The University of Delaware 706-233-7445 breigel@shorter.edu Read more

ADJUNCT FACULTY

	Bristow, Richard Adjunct Instructor; Scenic Designer M.F.A. in Scene Design, Indiana University Production, Scenic Design, Makeup, Stage Management, Theatre Laboratory Minor Fine Arts, Callaway Hall 706-233-7438 rbristow@shorter.edu Read more

RECENT GUEST ARTISTS

David Alford, Artistic Director, Tennessee Repertory Theatre

Dave Clemmons and Rachel Hoffman, Casting Directors, Dave Clemmons Casting

Joy Hermalyn, Broadway, national tour, and opera performer

Jenn MacQueen, Atlanta-based choreographer & director

Freddie Ashley, Literary Manager, The Alliance Theatre

Chris Ekhorn, Atlanta-based actor

Shah Bassery, Latin dance choreographer

Nakeisha Daniel, choreographer and alumna

Jared Bradshaw, actor and alumnus, Forbidden Broadway

Jeremy “Woody” Woods, actor and alumnus, national tour of Grease

Aaron McAllister, Musical Director

Doug Berky, Mime and Dramatist