Faculty & Staff
Dr. Olivier Delers
He/Him
Professor of French
Interim Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance
Specialties:
- 18th Century French Studies
- Film Studies
(804) 289-8106
Anne Norman Van Gelder
She/Her
Teaching Faculty of Theatre & Dance
Director of Dance
Artistic Director, University Dancers
Specialties:
- Dance History
- Ballet & Pointe Technique
- Classical Variations
- Choreography
- Improvisational Movement for Theatre Studies
(804) 287-6541
Associate Professor of Dance
Africana Studies Advisory Board Member
American Studies Advisory Board Member
Inclusive Community Council (ICC) Member
Specialties:
- Contemporary Dance
- Improvisation
- Choreography
- Dance and Social Justice
(804) 287-6350
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
Contact:
Professor of Theatre
Affiliate faculty in the American Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies Programs
Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Advisory Board Member
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Specialties:
- Theatre for Social Change
- Late 20th & 21st American Theatre and Performance
- Latinx Cultural Production
- Solo Performance
- Documentary Theatre
- Feminist Performance
- Hip Hop Theatre
- Devised Theatre
(804) 287-6352
Teaching Faculty of Theatre
Director of Costume and Makeup
Specialties:
- Costume Design
- Makeup Design
- Costume Construction
(804) 287-6507
Associate Professor of Theatre and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Advisory Board Member
Specialties:
- Theatre history
- Directing
- Acting
- Gender studies
(804) 287-6662
Erica Hughes
She/Her
Teaching Faculty in Theatre & Dance
Production Manager
Specialties:
- Voice & Speech
- Performance Techniques
- Theatre Appreciation
Associate Professor of Theatre
Specialties:
- African/African American Productions
- Directing
- Acting
- Devising Productions
- Theatre for Social Change (aka Theatre for Development)
- Cultural Diversity
(804) 484-1588
Adjunct Lecturer of Theatre
Specialties:
- Contact Improvisation
- Movement Improvisation
- Somatics
- Somatic Writing
(804) 289-8000
Adjunct Lecturer of Dance
Specialties:
- Modern Dance
- Choreography
- Salsa Dancing
Adjunct Lecturer of Theatre
Contact:
Associate Professor of Theatre
Specialties:
- Costume Design
- Makeup Design
- Costume Construction
(804) 289-8995
Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance
Specialties:
- Social Justice Storytelling
- Scenic Design
- Projection Design
- Production Design for Film and Television
- Scenic Painting & Decoration
- Business Practices for Arts & Entertainment
Associate Professor of Theatre
Specialties:
- Lighting Design
- Sound Design
- Sustainable Practices
- Technical Coordination
- Theatrical Consulting
- Production Management
(804) 484-1590
