Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett
Grad Teaching Assistant, MDT Theatre
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Mail code: 2602Campus: Tempe
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Student Information
Graduate StudentTheatre (Directing)
Herberger Institute
Long Bio
A doctor of philosophy in Education, Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett is also an MFA directing student and a student instructor in the School of Music, Dance, and Theatre. Dr. Ortiz-Barnett's research interests relate to the history of African American theatre, Black drama and performance and how theatre creates a sense of belonging amongst students of color. Dr. Ortiz-Barnett also holds a BA and MA in Theatre Arts and is a recipient of the ASU Presidential Graduate Assistantship award for 2021-2024 as well as a Gammage Award recipient for 2023-2024
Education
- MFA in Theatre Directing, Arizona State University (2024)
- Ph.D in Education, University of Arizona Global Campus
- MA in Theatre, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- BA in Theatre Studies University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Alabama State University
Research Interests
- African/African American/Black Theatre Origins
- Transformative Myths: Black Theatre Organizations and Belonging
- Sense of belonging for first-generation African American female students and its impact on persistence to graduation
- Diversity in Higher education
- College Student Success
- College Student Development
- Leadership in Higher Education
- African American Literature
- Theatre History
- Student Belonging
Courses
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| THP 218 | Introduction to Directing |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| THP 218 | Introduction to Directing |
| THE 423 | African American Theatre |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| THP 218 | Introduction to Directing |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| THP 218 | Introduction to Directing |
| THE 423 | African American Theatre |
Honors / Awards
- Gammage Scholar 2023-2024
- ASU Catalyst Award
- ASU Social Justice Award
- UNLV Roosevelt Fitzgerald Award
- UNLV Alumni of Excellence Award
- Humanitarian Award, Delta Tau Lambda
- UNLV Student Committed to Diversity
Professional Associations
Delta Tau Lambda Sorority Inc.
Service
EOSS Intern
Founder of the ASU Black Theatre Organization
Directing Mentor
Theatre Graduate Representative