Theatre Directory
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Shawna Mefferd Kelty, Chair
Associate Professor
Education: B.A. University of Nebraska-Omaha; M.A. & Ph.D. University of Missouri
Office: 242 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2480
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Shawna Mefferd Kelty
Erika Guay
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Theatre Minor and Theatrical Production and Technology
Certificate
Education: B.A. Gettysburg College; M.F.A. University of North Carolina Greensboro
Office: 027D Hawkins Hall
Phone: 518-564-2324
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Erika Guay
Julia Devine
Lecturer
Education: B.A. The Catholic University of America; M.F.A., A.R.T./MXAT Institute
for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University
Office: 238 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2388
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Julia Devine
Adjunct Faculty
Beth Glover
Lecturer
Education: Acting Degree, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC; B.S. University
of Southern Mississippi
Office: 236 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-4007
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Beth Glover
Karen Hildebrand
Lecturer
Education: B.A., University of Pittsburgh; Fashion Institute of Technology; M.F.A.,
Brooklyn College
Office: 226 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-4012
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Karen Hildebrand
Kathy Koester
Dance Instructor
Office: 234 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-3316
Email: [email protected]
Laura Jean Schwartau
Lecturer
Education: B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh; M.F.A., University of Minnesota
Office: 232 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2298
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about L.J. Schwartau
Margaret Swick
Lecturer
Education: B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh
Office: 027 Hawkins Hall
Phone: 518-564-3135
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Margaret Swick
Support Staff
Dwayne T. Butchino
Performing Arts Coordinator
Education: B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh
Office: 220 Myers Fine Arts
Phone: 518-564-2243
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Dwayne Butchino
Jennifer Matott
Department Administrative Assistant
Office: 220 Myers Fine Arts
Phone: 518-564-2180
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Jennifer Matott
Ben Wright
Technical Director and Adjunct Lecturer
Education: B.A., University of Vermont
Office: 148 Service Building
Phone: 518-564-2325
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Ben Wright
Professional Affiliates — Business Affairs
Leah Sweeney
Production Stage Manager
Office: 212 Angell College Center
Phone: 518-564-2247
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Leah Sweeney
Faculty Emeriti
Dr. Tim Palkovic
Professor
Education: B.A. & M.A. Kent State; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Phone: 518-564-2180
Email: [email protected]
Kim Hartshorn
Professor
Education: B.A., Michigan Technological University; M.F.A., Michigan State University
Office: 122B Myers Fine Arts
Phone: 518-564-2478
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Kim Hartshorn
Barry Brown
Production Manager
Education: B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh; M.A., SUNY Plattsburgh
Office: 122A Myers Fine Arts
Phone: 518-564-2322
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Barry Brown