Theatre and Dance
![Vanessa Ballam](/media/libraries/college-of-arts-and-letters/lah/Vanessa-Ballam-2014.jpg)
Vanessa Ballam
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance
Specialties:
• Acting
• Directing
• Musical Theatre
![Assistant Professor of Theater Paul Yeates](/media/libraries/college-of-arts-and-letters/faucltyx2fstaff-photos-/yeates_richard_paul-2017sml.jpg)
Paul Yeates
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance; Scenic/Lighting Designer
Specialties:
- Scene Design
- Lighting Design
- Scenic Painting
- Drafting
- Scene Painting
Mr. Yeates' Presentations are currently only available in-person.
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Tara Young
Professor of Theatre and Dance
Specialties:
• Costume Design/History
• Pattern Drafting
• Fabric Modification
• Stage Makeup and Special Effects