Jimmy Humphries' Home Page

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I am an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance here at Wittenberg University. I hold a MFA in Production Design and a MA in Technical Production from the University of Idaho. My BA in Studio Art is from Southern Arkansas University. I came to Wittenberg in 1992. I have also taught at the University of Nebraska, Kearney and Texas A&M University. I have also been a visiting professor at Antioch University and Alabama State University.

A member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 since 1990, I have designed over 150 productions across the country. Currently, I am the designer and technical director at Wittenberg University in Springfield Ohio. I am also joining the artistic staff of the Texas Shakespeare Festival again this summer. This marks my seventh year in Kilgore. Recently I have designed shows for Texas A&M University, Longview Community Theatre and Longview Opera.

Here are a few of the production shots from this past summer at TSF. They include pictures of Romeo and Juliet, School for Wives and Taming of the Shrew.

THDN 120;Art of the Theatre

An overview of the development of theatre, this course is designed to explore the role of theatre in our culture. This survey will look at theatre in a historical and a practical context. The lecture/discussion format will provide the students insight needed to understand and value theatre as a part of our culture. During the term, the students will evaluate four plays, participate in and attend one production. Four projects, four tests and one critical essay will be required.

Prerequisite:none

THDN 120;Art of the Theatre

THDN 230;Stagecraft

CMLN 100;Common Learning