ASU Dept. of Theatre Arkansas State University
Bob Simpson
Chair, Professor of Theatre, Design Technology

Bob received the M.F.A. degree in theatre design and technology from the University of Mississippi. 

He has been a part of the ASU theatre program since joining the faculty in 1983 as technical director. He teaches History of Theatre I and II, and Motion Picture Appreciation. Bob has designed professionally for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and various theatres in Branson, Missouri.  

       
    email me: bsimpson@astate.edu  
       
       
Molly Simpson
Professor of Theatre, Acting, Musical Theatre
Molly has been a member of the ASU faculty since 1988. She received her M.F.A. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and has trained in New York City at HB Studio and AIA Camera. She is a member of Actor's Equity Association and active in professional aspects having played stage roles at Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Playhouse on the Square and Highland Summer Theatre.   She has done television and commercial work spanning local, regional, national, and international markets. Her directing accomplishments include over 30 productions including award winning shows at The American College Theater Festival.  Molly teaches Beginning Acting, Audition Techniques, Creative Improvisation, Period Styles in Acting, Advanced Acting, Acting on Camera, Musical Theatre Performance, and Dramatic Literature.
       
    email me: mollys@astate.edu  
       
       
Tim Bohn
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Directing & Playwrighting

Tim joined the ASU Department of Theatre in 2008 teaching courses in Directing, Playwriting, and Script Analysis. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Tim is an award-winning actor, playwright, and director. 

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    email me: tbohn@astate.edu  
       
       
Brent Foland
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Costume and Makeup Design

Brent joined the ASU Theatre Department this year to serve as designer and costume shop manager.  He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in costume design and technology from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science degree in music/opera scenic techniques, as well as, an Associate of Science degree in costume construction technology from the Indiana University School of Music.  Brent teaches courses in costume design, costume construction, stage make-up, advanced make-up design, and costume history.

       
    email me: bfoland@astate.edu  
       
       
Stacy Alley
Associate Professor of Theatre, Acting, Voice, & Movement

Stacy teaches acting, dance , voice, and movement at Arkansas State University.  She has performed professionally since the age of eleven in various cities both in the U.S. and internationally, including five years in Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular.  She is also a professional choreographer and has taught tap, ballet, and jazz for 15 years.  She is member of Screen Actor's Guild, the Southeastern Theatre Conference, the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies in NYC, and Society of American Fight Directors.  Stacy holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting Pedagogy from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Southern California.  She teaches courses in Beginning Acting, Voice and Movement I and II, Stage Combat/Movement, Introduction to Dance, Tap, Ballet, and Jazz.

       
    email me: salley@astate.edu  
       
       
Jeff McLaughlin
Assistant Professor, Scenic & Lighting Design & Technical Direction

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's MFA Scenic Design program.   He has worked with many theatres including the Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company, Coterie Theatre, American Player's Theatre, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and New Stage Theatre.  In addition to serving as Designer and Technical Director, Jeff teaches courses in Scenic Design, Stage Lighting, Sound Design, Scenic Painting, Stagecraft, Principles and Elements of Design and Computer-aided Design.

 

       
    email me:

jmclaughlin@astate.edu

website: www.mclaughlindesign.net

 
       
       




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