Theatre Faculty and Staff
Our experienced faculty are artists and teachers who know how to challenge, coach and motivate you. They connect you with successful guest artists, including Broadway actors, dancers, choreographers and directors.
Jay Chipman, Ph.D., S.D.C.
Professor of Communication/Theatre
Theatre Department Chair
jsc [at] NebrWesleyan.edu
Mo Benes
Scenic Shop Supervisor
mbenes [at] bianlifan.com
Talea Bloch
Assistant Profesor of Musical Theatre
tbloch [at] NebrWesleyan.edu
Josh Brauer, B.F.A.
Lighting and Sound Technician
jbrauer2 [at] bianlifan.com
Diana Brooks
Adjunct Instructor of Musical Theatre Dance
dbrooks [at] bianlifan.com
Elizabeth Ennis
Assistant Professor of Theatre-Costume Design
eennis [at] bianlifan.com
John Forsman
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
jforsman [at] bianlifan.com
Hannah Hansen
Costume Library Manager
hhansen3 [at] bianlifan.com
Alexa Hatcher
Costume Shop Supervisor
ahatche2 [at] bianlifan.com
Sarah Hinzman, M.F.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing
shinzman [at] bianlifan.com
Jarvis Jahner, MFA Theatrical Design
Production Coordinator/Technical Director
jjahner [at] bianlifan.com
Ryan Kathman, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Acting/Directing
rkathman [at] bianlifan.com
Brad LaMotte
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design
Scenic Design and Technical Direction
blamotte [at] bianlifan.com
Caitlin Ninegar
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
cninegar [at] bianlifan.com
Scott Shomaker
Adjunct Instructor in Theatre
sshomake [at] bianlifan.com
Julie Wilshusen, M.A.
Theatre Operations Manager
jwilshus [at] NebrWesleyan.edu
Laurelei Spilinek
Administrative Assistant in Theatre Department
lspiline [at] bianlifan.com