Theater department faculty introduced
Rachel Tanner
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: DSC News
New students interested in theater may find it beneficial to learn about the six faculty members who make up the theater department at Dixie State College.
Read on to find out who's who in the theater department.
Director of Theater Varlo Davenport has been at DSC for the past nine years. Before that he taught at Utah State University and the College of Eastern Utah. He has an undergraduate degree in theater from SUU and an MFA from Ohio State University.
Q: What is your favorite play or musical?
A: "Sweeney Todd. I saw it in New York when I was in high school and I was just absolutely floored by it. I've never seen anything like it before. It's got incredible music and the story on the stage just knocks your socks off. I mean, you're watching people get their throats slit on stage. It's just amazing."
Q: What is your favorite thing about working in the theater department?
A: "The greatest thing is that I get to work around really creative people who enjoy what they do, so they work really hard at it. It's just fun to work with people who have that much dedication."
Q: What is your background in theater?
A: "I've directed probably 30 or 40 plays. I've done a whole bunch of acting on stage as well as film work. I've done a little playwriting."
Brent Hanson, associate dean of fine arts, has both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in design from the University of Utah. He also has a PhD in theater and film from BYU.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working in the theater department?
A: "The students, because they are fun. They are full of energy and curiosity. They keep us on our toes."
Q: What is your background in theater?
A: "I quit counting about ten years ago, but I've been involved in hundred of [plays]. This will be my 28th year at Dixie."
Brent Innes, associate professor of theater technology and technical director, has an MFA in technical direction and theatrical lighting from Utah State University. He's had more than ten years of professional experience. This is his third year at DSC.
Read on to find out who's who in the theater department.
Director of Theater Varlo Davenport has been at DSC for the past nine years. Before that he taught at Utah State University and the College of Eastern Utah. He has an undergraduate degree in theater from SUU and an MFA from Ohio State University.
Q: What is your favorite play or musical?
A: "Sweeney Todd. I saw it in New York when I was in high school and I was just absolutely floored by it. I've never seen anything like it before. It's got incredible music and the story on the stage just knocks your socks off. I mean, you're watching people get their throats slit on stage. It's just amazing."
Q: What is your favorite thing about working in the theater department?
A: "The greatest thing is that I get to work around really creative people who enjoy what they do, so they work really hard at it. It's just fun to work with people who have that much dedication."
Q: What is your background in theater?
A: "I've directed probably 30 or 40 plays. I've done a whole bunch of acting on stage as well as film work. I've done a little playwriting."
Brent Hanson, associate dean of fine arts, has both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in design from the University of Utah. He also has a PhD in theater and film from BYU.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working in the theater department?
A: "The students, because they are fun. They are full of energy and curiosity. They keep us on our toes."
Q: What is your background in theater?
A: "I quit counting about ten years ago, but I've been involved in hundred of [plays]. This will be my 28th year at Dixie."
Brent Innes, associate professor of theater technology and technical director, has an MFA in technical direction and theatrical lighting from Utah State University. He's had more than ten years of professional experience. This is his third year at DSC.
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