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.

Hunt's research interests include the adaptation of ancient and classical performance modes in contemporary contexts, performance as activism, food in/as performance, and performance-based pedagogy.