Prof. Christine Cobb
(M.A., The Ohio State University)
is Associate Professor of Theater and Dance.   Professor Cobb is the dance and movement specialist for the theater degree programs, and choreographer for the University Theater Season. ccobb@ysu.edu

W. Rick Schilling
(M.F.A., Kent State University)
is the Department's Associate Designer, and an adjunct faculty member for the  theater degree program. In addition to his design responsibilities, he also supervises the Costume Shop and is responsible for front-of-house operations during performance events.  He has taught courses in Acting, Oral Interpretation and Introduction to Theater.  wrschilling@ysu.edu

Todd Dicken
(M.F.A., Kent State University)
is the Department Production Manager, and an adjunct faculty member for the theater degree program.  He is responsible for the daily operation of the theater production facilities, and Scene Shop, where he supervises student crews in the construction of scenery and the running of performances.  He is also responsible for load-ins of traveling shows, and the general oversight of theater facilities when they are used for non-theater events. twdicken@ysu.edu

Michele Lepore Hagan
 (B.F.A., Ohio University)
 is the Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Series. She is responsible for all the publicity and public relations tasks associated with the University Theater season, including ticket sales, house management, and the immediate supervision of the theater box-office staff.  mleporehagan@ysu.edu

Jenny Young

(B.A. Northwesern University)

is the secretary for the Department of Theater and Dance.  She is responsible for the supervision of the department office and student assistants, including all associated clerical functions, and assisting department faculty and staff in various day to day activities.  She also keeps the appointment schedule for the department chair.