Faculty
Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson
Professor and Director of Theatre
Email: ethib1@uis.eduPhone: 217-206-6613
Office: VPA 127A
Originally from Minneapolis, Eric has directed and acted professionally at theatres across the country. Eric earned an M.F.A. in Acting from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from The University of Minnesota-Minneapolis.
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Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Professor of Theatre
Email: mthom1@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-8307
Office: VPA 127C
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson comes to UIS via Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Austin, TX, and New York City, among other cities. In addition to teaching various theatre classes, Missy is also an actor and director. Missy received her MFA in Acting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and her BFA in Drama Education from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Dathan Powell
Associate Professor of Theatre
Email: dpowe5@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-8587
Office: VPA 127B
Dathan Powell is a native of Central Illinois and returns to the area to join the growing theatre program at UIS. He has worked as Scenic Designer for a variety of different productions and venues. Dathan received his MFA in Scene Design from Indiana University-Bloomington, and his BFA in Theatre from the School of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University.
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Meet Our Staff
New Colleague Soon to be Announced
Department of Art, Music, and Theatre (AMT) Front Office
Our New Colleague's Bio will soon appear here.
UIS THEATRE Student Worker
An Update to this position will soon be announced here.
Aria Woods
UIS THEATRE Production Coordinator, LLE Position
Coming to UIS from Chicago, Aria is a Theatre and Visual Arts double major, who joined us in the Spring of 2024. She played "Renee" in Madeleine George's HURRICANE DIANE in the fall of 2024. Her work continues to elevate those around her on stage and off.
UIS THEATRE Scene Shop Manager, Extra Help Position
An Update to this position will soon be announced here.
UIS THEATRE Scene Shop Assistant, LLE Position
An Update to this position will soon be announced here.