Profiles in "Theatre" Expertise Area

  • Stephen Christensen is a sound designer and engineer, focused on the rigorous investigation of sound design and emerging technologies in contemporary live performance. He teaches Sound Design and Live Engineering.
  • Villegas-Silva’s primary areas of research are modern and contemporary theater, performance and visual cultural, and theoretical practices of the Americas and Iberia.
  • A Chilean-born author, Guillermo Reyes made a name for himself in the Phoenix Theater scene with plays covering sexuality, gender and Latino identity.
  • Playwriting/devising, new play development and dramaturgy, directing and acting and theatre for social ill change all intertwine in Pamela Sterling's creative activity and research interests.
  • Dr. Mary McAvoy is an associate professor of theatre in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre and program director for the Theatre for Youth and Community undergraduate and graduate programs. 
  • Molly Lajoie has worked as a director, choreographer and performer in the valley and around the country in youth and professional theatre and opera. She also does film and television and is represented by Dani's Agency.