Dr. Lance Mekeel
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Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre
Department: Fine Arts
Office: Connor Family Fine Art Center – Room 134
814-471-1268
About Dr. Lance Mekeel
Education
- Ph.D., Theatre, Bowling Green State University (2013)
- M.A., Theatre, Villanova University (2008)
- B.A., Theatre-Performance, Susquehanna University (2006)
Biography
Dr. Mekeel joined the faculty at Saint Francis in fall 2021. A generalist in theatre, Dr. Mekeel brings to Saint Francis expertise in all facets of theatre. He has worked professionally as a director, lighting and scenic designer, production manager and technical director, master carpenter, and electrician. He is also a Certified Teacher of the Michael Chekhov Technique of Acting through the National Michael Chekhov Association. Dr. Mekeel regularly presents research from his rehearsal/production processes and teaching at regional and national conferences. His "traditional" research focuses on effigy as performance and on the appropriation by legitimate culture of avant-garde theatre.
Website: https://lamekeel.
Courses Taught
- THTR 101: History of the Theatre
- THTR 102: Introduction to Film Art
- THTR 103: Theatre Arts Workshop
- THTR 200: Educational Theatre
- THTR 202: Studies in Drama
- WRIT 102: Research Writing