Performing Arts Program

Our Faculty

James Gross

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

MFA in Scenic Design, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Research areas

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Isabela Tavares de Melo

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

MFA in Theatre Arts/Costume Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

Research areas

Costume Design, Stage makeup and special effects, Fashion and Textile History, Theatre History, Rendering Techniques, Creative Processes for Performing Arts

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Anthony Tassa

Professor and Performing Arts Coordinator

Terminal degree

Master of Fine Arts, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

Research areas

Devised Theatre, Grotowski, Boal and Political Theatre, Shakespeare, Multifocus Theatre, Dance as actor training tool

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Dr. Sherri Weiler

Associate Professor

Terminal degree

DM in Vocal Performance/Pedagogy, Florida State University, USA

Research areas

Breath flow and phonation; voice resonance factors; cross-cultural vocal techniques

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