About the Department of Theatre & Film
Learn about our department faculty and program offerings
Department of Theatre & Film
What We Do
The Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi offers training in design, performance, film production, and more. We produce a full season of mainstage shows each year, providing students with hands-on experience beginning in freshman year.
Who We Are
With a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio, our faculty and staff create a supportive, artistic, and academic environment. Students receive individualized attention from a faculty with extensive professional experience.
The University of Mississippi is classified by Carnegie as an R1 university, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of universities in the nation. As part of a research-intensive university, our faculty are at the top of their field. Studying with R1 faculty matters for students because it means they will have professors who bring exciting new discoveries into the classroom and give students a chance to work alongside them.
- Instructional Assistant Professor Teresa Simone was recognized as a William Winter Scholar at the 35th annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration in February.
What We Offer
UG
Receive extensive training in the crafts of performance and production.
- Oxford
Department Leadership & Support
Sarah Hennigan
- Interim Chair of Theatre and Film and Associate Professor of Film Production
Madison Riker
- Financial Assistant
Becca Marley
- Secretary
Design and Theatre Production Faculty
Michael Barnett
- Chair and Professor of Art and Art History
Miriah Borden
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
Donna Buckley
- Instructional Associate Professor of Costume Technology
Sarah Garrett
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Stage and Production Management
Carey Hanson
- Professor of Costume Design
Yi-Chien Lee
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design
Jared Spears
- Instructional Professor of Technical Direction
Film Production
Alan Arrivee
- Associate Professor of Film Production
Keith Davis
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Film Production
Sarah Hennigan
- Interim Chair of Theatre and Film and Associate Professor of Film Production
Chriss Alison Huff
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Film Production
Juli Jackson
- Assistant Professor of Film Production
Julye Newlin
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Cinematography
John Rash
- Assistant Professor of Film Production and Southern Studies
Michael Tuxhorn
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Film Production
Performance Faculty
John Carden
- Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
Roxie Thomas
- Adjunct Instructor in Dance Theatre and Film
Andrew Flasch
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
Lydia Foster
- Adjunct Professor of Dance in Theatre & Film