Dickinson State University Theatre Faculty

Kenneth W. Haught has an M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Mankato State University, MN, a Ph.D. in Speech Communications from Wayne State University, MI, an M.A. in Oral Interpretation from Emerson College, MA, and a B.A. in Theatre from Clarion State College, PA. He has extensive experience in all aspects of theatre at the college and community level and has worked professionally as an actor and stage manager. Ken teaches a wide range of both theatre and communication courses including Voice and Dialects, Oral Interpretation, Understanding Film and Television, Acting I, Directing, Stage Management and Theatre Administration, Advanced Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Intercultural Communication. He directs at least two shows a year, occasionally designs scenery and assists with the Forensics program. Ken is also the chair of the Department of Fine Arts. He was Director of Forensics at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota before coming to DSU.

Ron Gingerich has an M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Alabama and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Long Beach. He previously taught at the Community College of Southern Nevada and has a lengthy resume in professional stage management, technical theatre, and directing. Ron teaches a wide range of courses in the theatre arts including Introduction to Theatre, Acting II, Advanced Acting, Creative Dramatics, Theatre Practicum, Stage Technology, Theatre History and Theatrical Design. He serves as Designer and Technical Director for the Theatre Program and directs at least two shows a year.

Pattie L. Carr has an M.A. in Human Bioenergetics from Ball State University, IN, and a B.S. from Montana State University with a major in Nutrition and a minor in Dance. She also has graduate level training in Dance Medicine from North Dakota State University. As of Fall 2001 a full-time instructor of Theatre and Communication at DSU, she teaches courses in Stage Movement, Modern Dance and Costume Construction and serves as costume coordinator for all productions and as choreographer for any productions in need of those services. She is also Dickinson State's Wellness Program Coordinator.

Don Ehli has a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a B.S. in Theatre Education from Dickinson State University. He also has extensive experience with community and high school theatre in the state. He teaches Acting I, Oral Interpretation, Stage Makeup and Public Speaking as an adjunct at DSU. He frequently directs productions, as well. Don also works at Dickinson Title Company as an abstractor.