Theatre

CarlosAlexis Cruz holds an MFA in Physical Theatre (2007) from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre where he studied a range of movement techniques including Commedia dell’Arte, Laban, Lecoq-based theatre dynamics, Alexander Technique, as well as an extensive voice training in the Linklater voice method. As part of his thesis project, Cruz went on to […]

Rachel Engstrom is the Costume Lab Supervisor and a lecturer at UNC Charlotte, where she has designed the recent fall and spring dance concerts. She is also a freelance costume designer with local credits including The Producers, Spring Awakening, and Memphis at Theatre Charlotte, The Mousetrap, The Bridges of Madison County, James and the Giant […]

David Fillmore is Professor of Lighting Design for the College of Arts + Architecture at UNC Charlotte and the Associate Chair of the Department of Theatre. He has been working as a professional designer both nationally and internationally for over two decades, realizing more than 200 designs in all forms of dance and theatre.  Career […]

Matthew Fraiser is proud to have received his MFA in Technical Production from Florida State University (FSU). During his time at FSU, he worked as Technical Director for The Love of the Nightingale and Romeo and Juliet. In the summers of 2013 and 2014, Matthew worked at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, serving as an Assistant Technical Director in the Adams Memorial […]

Hannah Harrell is the Performing Arts Advisor for Theatre, Music, and Dance.  She received her Bachelors in History from UNC Pembroke, as well as her Masters in History from UNC Charlotte.  She is also currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling from UNC Charlotte.  Hannah is excited to be with the College of Arts + Architecture […]

Andrew James Hartley is Emeritus professor in UNC Charlotte’s Department of Theatre in which he served as the Russell Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare studies for 18 years, specializing in performance theory and practice. In addition to working as a dramaturg and director, he is the author of various scholarly books including The Shakespearean Dramaturg, Shakespeare […]

Hali Hutchison-Houk is the Production Arts and Operations Production Manager at UNC Charlotte. She holds an M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi, an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Florida. As a costume technician and […]

David Janowiak joined the College of Arts + Architecture as chair of the Department of Theatre in July 2023. Janowiak comes to UNC Charlotte from Western Oregon University (WOU), where he has spent the past seven years as professor and chair of the Creative Arts Division, following 17 years leading the WOU Theatre Department. Janowiak has […]

Visiting Assistant Professor of Costume Design Margarette Joyner first worked as a Costume Designer at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Miami, FL. where she created and built costumes for their dance and theatre productions.  While attending the University of South Alabama she was given the opportunity to work at The Lost Colony, the oldest […]

Meredith Magoun has taught at Old Dominion University, Central Washington University, and Boston Arts Academy. She teaches courses in Costume Technology, Stage Costuming, Costume Design, Costume Crafts, Fashion History, Intro to Theatre (Theatre Experience), Intro to Production Design and Mask Making. She also mentors students, teaching them the skills and joy that goes into good […]