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Dr. Becky Becker
Associate Professor of Theatre
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
706-507-8403
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1603 17th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
706-576-3772/706-341-9010
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EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy, Theatre
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
1995-1998
Areas of Emphasis: History, Directing, Feminist/Cultural Theory, Performance
Dissertation: “Collaborating Cross-Culturally With(Out) Ease: Negotiating Difference,
Dialogue & the Marked Body”
Master of Arts, Theatre Arts
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
1992-1995
Areas of Emphasis: Acting, Directing, Feminist Theory; concentration in writing
Thesis: “Women Who Choose: The Theme of Mothering in Selected Dramas”
Bachelor of Science, Communication Arts (Theatre)
Bachelor of Arts, English & B.S. Education
Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota
Yoga Certification
Training and certification through YogaFit International
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate Professor of Theatre
Columbus State University
Tenured Spring 2010
1987-1991
2008
Fall 2006-Present
Theatre Appreciation Introduction aimed at exploring the functions of theatre
and its importance in contemporary culture.
Script Analysis Play script terminology/analysis related to theatre production.
Theatre History/Literature 1 Survey in history/culture from ancient Greece to
the early Tudor period.
Theatre History/Literature 2 Survey in history/culture from the early
Renaissance to the Romantic era.
Theatre History/Literature 3 Survey in theatre history/culture from the
Romantic era through Contemporary theatre.
Theatre History/Literature 4 Survey of cross-cultural and postcolonial plays
emerging from African American, Asian, Latino and Native American cultures.
First Year Seminar Introductory course to prepare new students for the study of
theatre as a profession.
Senior Seminar Course focusing on interview techniques, resume/portfolio &
personal manifesto development to prepare students for careers in theatre.
Theatre History 1 Survey in theatre history and culture from Ancient Greece
through the Renaissance.
Theatre History 2 Survey in theatre history and culture from the Restoration
through the Modern Era.
Theatre Performance Laboratory involving work on a theatrical production.
Arts Management Introduction to management, marketing/promotion and
fundraising in the arts, particularly in the theatre.
Playwriting Basic principles of dramatic writing; lab/workshop format.
Devising Performance Laboratory course involving the collection of interviews,
transcribing and creation of an oral history performance piece.
Shakespeare’s London
Maymester 2010
Columbus State University Study Abroad
Developed, submitted and received approval for a course in London, England
focusing on Shakespeare’s plays, the history, art and culture surrounding them.
Associate Professor of Theatre
Truman State University
Granted Tenure and Promotion: 2005
Spring 1999-2006
Acting I & II Beginning acting theory and technique; advanced acting theories,
techniques & scene work.
History & Literature I Dramatic literature/culture from Ancient Greece to early
English Tudor Period.
History & Literature IV Cross-cultural and post-colonial perspectives in
contemporary theatre.
Play Direction Capstone including principles of play direction, scene work, and
one-act showcase.
Playwriting Basic principles of dramatic writing; lab/workshop format.
Solo Performance Seminar course exploring performance art theory and
techniques in workshop format.
Senior Theatre Seminar Course on post-graduation opportunities in theatre.
Introduction to Theatre Dramatic literature survey course examining basic
elements of theatre.
Bodylore/Brainlore: Thinking with the Body Junior interdisciplinary seminar
exploring mind/body connection through philosophy, sociology, and movement.
SEE Program
Summer 2000-2001, 2006
Truman State University
Introduction to Theatre: Summer course sponsored by Multicultural Affairs
helping minority/first-generation college students transition to college.
Missouri-London Program
Summer 2002 & 2005
Imperial University, London, England
Three-week summer course with Missouri students in London, examining theatre
and the collision of cultures through play viewings, museum visits, discussion.
Joseph Baldwin Academy
Summer 2003-2004
Truman State University
Shakespeare: Three-week summer course with gifted junior high students,
covering various lecture topics, projects, rehearsals and performance of scenes.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
Cross-cultural/intercultural theatre
Nigerian Theatre and Film
Devising oral history performance/Performance studies
Women’s, GLBT, gender and racial issues in theatre history
MEMBERSHIPS:
Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Theatre Communications Group
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Columbus Community:
• Facilitator: No Shame Theater, Writer’s Collective, August 2009-present
• Phi Beta Delta, treasurer spring 2009-present
• Page One Interviews: Ledger-Enquirer, March 2010.
• Playwriting Workshop Facilitator: Georgia Thespian Conference, Feb. 2010
• Yoga Workshop Facilitator: Georgia Thespian Conference, Feb. 2010
• Conceiver/Director, Bibb City: Collected Lives from a Mill Town, June 2009
• Phi Kappa Phi volunteer, spring 2009
• Volunteer Instructor: basic yoga, Riverpark Campus, spring 2009
• Conceiver/Director, Westville: Collected Lives in History, 2008-2009
• Page One Interview Coach: Ledger-Enquirer, March 2007-2009
• Boal Workshop Facilitator: Georgia Thespian Conference, February 2009
• Boal Workshop Facilitator: CSU Writing Center Fellows, August 2008
• Co-president: Columbus Community Orchestra, 2007-2008
• Organizer: Lecture by Spanish Professor, Jose Barroso-Castro to accompany
production of Blood Wedding, CSU Theatre Department, April 2008
• Organizer/Director: 365 Days/Plays, CSU Theatre Freestage, April 2007
• Career Day Presenter: Greenville Middle School, February 2007
Kirksville Community:
• Volunteer Instructor: Yoga classes, Kirksville Arts Center, 2005-2006
• Board Member: Kirksville Arts Association, November 2003-2006
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Job Shadow Participant: Linn County R-1 Schools, April 2000
Presenter, Missouri School-to-Work Program, December 1999
AWARDS, GRANTS and HONORS:
2009 Faculty Development Grant: International Conference in Nigeria
2009 Oxford/Berkeley Program Fellow
2009 Nominated: Faculty Research Award, College of Arts & Letters
2008-2009 ACFT Meritorious Achievement Award for Excellence in Directing
2008-2009 Cambridge Who’s Who
2008 Inducted: Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternity
2008 Nominated: Outstanding Teacher of Writing Award
2008 Faculty Development & CIE Curriculum Grants: Nigeria
2008 Chancellor’s Award Recipient: Faculty Development Seminar to Nigeria
2007 Japanese Studies Institute Sasakawa Fellow
2006-2007 Who’s Who Among American Teachers and Educators
COMMITTEE WORK:
Columbus State University:
Chair, Theatre Chair Search Committee, January 2010-present
Faculty Senate, College of the Arts Representative, spring 2009-present
Admissions Policy Committee, fall 2009-present
Diversity Programs and Services Advisory Committee, fall 2009-present
International Learning Community Sub-committee 2008-present
CSU Honors Program, Liaison in Theatre 2008-2009
Art Department Photo Search, outside committee member, spring 2009
College of Arts and Letters Curriculum Committee 2006-2008
CSU International Play Competition Vetting Committee; Larry Corse Prize 2008
Servant Leadership Faculty Advisory Committee 2006-2008
Latin American Studies Sub-Committee 2006-2008
Truman State University:
Intercultural Committee, Chair 2005-2006
Faculty Senate, Fine Arts Representative 2005-2006
Women’s and Gender Studies Committee 2001-2006
Advisor/Co-Advisor: Coalition for African-American Women 1999-2006
President’s Advisory Committee on Diversity within Community 2000-2003
Lyceum Committee 1999-2001
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Columbus State University:
• Participant: CSU International Learning Community, 2007-present.
• Coordinator: BA Program, CSU Theatre Department, 2006-present.
• Designed/Implemented: new theatre history/BA curriculum, 2006-present.
• Guest Lecturer: “Discovering the nature of knowledge & power/good & evil
in Shakespeare’s plays,” five-course series, First Presbyterian Church,
Columbus, GA, January-February 2010.
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Participant: Lecture entitled “The Sentient Puppet” by Steve Whitmire,
Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, January 10, 2010.
Designed: study abroad course to be offered in London, May 2010.
Faculty Mentor: Kori Jackson’s Honor Thesis Defense, November 2009.
Fellow: Oxford/Berkeley Program in Oxford, England, July 2009.
Participant: Oral History Performances Workshop with Dr. Rebecca
Kennerly, Columbus, GA, March 23, 2009.
Professional theatre attended: Hamlet & Dr. Faustus, Shakespeare
Tavern, Thirteenth of Paris, Horizon Theatre, Zora, 7 Stages in ATL, and
Silent Night of the Lambs in New Orleans, 2009
Sponsor: Student Performances, CIE ILC Student Symposium, Dec. 2008.
Presentation: QEP, “Rehearsing on Page,” November 2008.
Presentation: International Faculty Development, “Nollywood: Film and the
Death of Nigerian Theatre, “ November 2008.
Certified: YogaFit Level 1; preparation to teach PEDS yoga, fall 2008
Participant: Faculty Development Seminar to Nigeria, May 2008.
Professional theatre attended: Screwmachine/Eye Candy, Push Push
Theatre, Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Actor’s Express, Charm School,
Horizon Theatre, Atlanta, GA, 2008
Sponsor: Student Dramaturgy Presentations, Student Colloq., April 2008.
Attended: Georgia Thespian Conference, Jonesboro, GA, Feb. 2008.
Participant: Collaborative Learning Book Study, Spring 2008.
Faculty Liaison: Nominated performance artist, Roberto Sifuentes as CSU
Amos Scholar; contact for his residency, October 2006-March 2008.
Guest Lecturer: “Lorca’s Blood Wedding: Fantasy & Fascism,” threecourse series, First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, GA October 2007
Professional theatre attended: In the Heights and Gypsy, off-Broadway,
Spring Awakening, Broadway, NYC, July 2007.
Fellow: Japanese Studies Institute, San Diego, CA, June 2007.
Professional theatre attended: 9 Parts of Desire, Horizon Theatre, Karibu,
7 Stages, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Attended: American College Theatre Festival, Americus, GA, Feb. 2007.
Guest Lecturer: “Live Theater and Spirituality in Western Culture,” fivecourse series, First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, GA, October 2006
Attended: Georgia Theatre Conference, Macon, Georgia, October 2006.
Prof. theatre attended: Pillowman, Actor’s Express, Atlanta, October 2006.
Participant: Advising Workshop, October 2006.
Participant: Peter Seldin’s workshop on Teaching Portfolios, Elizabeth
Bradley Turner Center, September 2006.
Truman State University:
• Participant: Minnesota Fringe Festival; performed five-night run of Georgia
Out Of My Mind, saw 14 fringe productions, August 2005.
• Organizer/Fundraiser: Brought Judy Shepard to TSU to complement our
production of The Laramie Project; arranged talkbacks on hate crimes.
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Visited: Athens, Greece and surrounding cities/islands to do extended
research for THEA 371, History & Literature of Theatre I, June 2002.
Visited: London; attended plays/visited museums, Summers ’01, '02, ‘05.
Visited: Paris/Southern France; visited museums, Roman/Medieval ruins,
Gothic/Romanesque cathedrals, Comedie de Francais, Summers ’01, ‘02.
Participant: “Healing Vibrations: The Power of the Resonating Voice,”
Workshop led by James D’Angelo, London, England, June 2001.
Participant: Institute for Diversity Trainers Certification, National
Conference on Race & Ethnicity, Santa Fe, NM, June 2000.
Participant: Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop led by renowned theatre
practitioner, Augusto Boal, University of Missouri at Columbia, Oct. 1999.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Selected Publications: Articles and Interviews
Submitted: “Walking that Rickety Bridge: Cultural Ambivalence in What Mama
Said, by Tess Onwueme.” Volume on the work of Tess Onwueme, edited
by Dr. Maureen Eke, Nov. 2008.
“No Simple Misogyny: The Shape of Gender in Selected Works of Neil Labute.”
Neil Labute: A Casebook. Gerald Wood, editor. NY: Routledge, 2006.
“Converting the Audience: A Conversation with Agnes Wilcox.” Feminist
Teacher. 16:3 (Fall 2006): 225-237.
“And Then She Said It: An Interview with Playwright Tess Onwueme.” Feminist
Teacher. 14:1 (Winter/Spring 2002): 27-40.
“Robbie McCauley: A Journey Toward Movement.” Theatre Journal. 52:4
(December 2000): 519-542.
Selected Publications: Book Reviews
Radical Acts: Theatre and Feminist Pedagogies of Change, edited by Ann
Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Juhl. Feminist Teacher. 19:3 (2009):
245-246.
Positive/Negative: women of color and HIV/AIDS, by Imani Harrington & Chyrell
D. Bellamy. Feminist Teacher. 14:3 (Winter/Spring 2003): 262.
Conference Committee:
International Planning Committee, International Conference, “Osonye Tess
Onwueme: Staging Women, Youth, Globalization, and Eco-literature,” University
of Abuja, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, November 11 – 14, 2009.
Selected Presentations:
Accepted to Present: “Nollywood: The Impact of Film & Home Video on Nigerian
Theater.” The Southeastern Theatre Conference. Theatre Symposium 2010
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, April 9-11 2010
Presenter: "Capitalism as Religion: Parallels Between Nigeria and the U.S. in
Tess Onwueme's No Vacancy and Riot in Heaven." Osonye Tess Onwueme:
Staging Women, Youth, Globalization, & Eco-literature International Conference,
University of Abuja, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, November 11 – 14, 2009.
Presenter: Professional Learning Unit Course for Teachers, Georgia Theatre
Conference, Columbus, GA, October 2009.
Presenter/Performer: “Saving Grace” for “Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Feminist
Humor in Theatrical Performance.” Association for Theatre in Higher Education
National Conference (ATHE), Denver, August 2008.
Presenter: “Diversity and the Musical.” ATHE National Conference, Chicago,
August 2006.
Presenter: “Impacting Community: The Laramie Project.” ATHE International
Conference, Toronto, Canada, July 2004.
Presenter: “Performing Oral Histories: Connecting with the Other.” Mid-America
Theatre Conference (MATC), Chicago, IL, March 2004.
Presenter, “Collected Lives: Memory in Motion; Building Diversity Through
Performance” (w/TSU students), Association of American Colleges &
Universities Diversity & Learning Conference, St. Louis, MO October 2002.
Presenter, “Collected Lives: Memory in Motion; Building Diversity Through
Performance” (w/TSU students), National Conference on Race and Ethnicity,
New Orleans, LA, June 2002.
Presenter, “Conceptual Focus of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” (w/TSU graduate
students), MATC, St. Louis, MO, March 2002.
Presenter, “Realism at the End of the Century: Ibsen Closing the Door/Fornes
Firing the Gun.” Midwest Modern Language Association Conference, Kansas
City, MO, Nov. 2000.
Presenter, “Directing Pedagogy in Space & Time: Sculpting Images, Stifling
Words.” MATC, St. Louis, MO, March 2000.
Presenter, “Cross(ing) Cultural Barriers: A University Production of Twilight.”
ATHE International Conference, Toronto, July 1999.
Selected Performances:
Performer, Georgia Out Of My Mind, an original play by Daryl Lisa Fazio,
Minnesota Fringe Festival, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 2005.
Performer, Greyhounds, an original play by Daryl Lisa Fazio, Truman State
University, August 2004
Performer, Dutchman, Black History Month Celebration, Truman State University,
February 2000.
Performer/Chair, “Transgressing the Pale: Speaking Whiteness.” National
Communication Association Conference, New York City, November 1998.
Performer, El Mexterminator, Docent for Guillermo Gomez-Pena and Roberto
Sifuentes, Bowling Green State University, April 1998.
Performer, Fragments and Phrases, Theatre Labyrinth (now Wishhounds),
Cleveland, Ohio, August 1997.
Selected Directing:
Conceiver and Director, Perspectives: The Human Factor, May 2010
Director, Cloud Nine, Columbus State University, November 2009.
Conceiver and Director, Bibb City: Collected Lives from a Mill Town, June 2009
Director, Machinal, Columbus State University, April 2009.
Conceiver and Director, Westville: Collected Lives in History, Fall 2008
Director, Blood Wedding, Columbus State University, April 2008
Director, Gravedigger’s Tango, winner Corse Play Competition and World
Premiere, Columbus, State University, February 2007
Director, Violet: A Musical, Truman State University, April 2006
Director, Psycho Beach Party, Truman State University, April 2005
Director, The Laramie Project, Truman State University, February 2004
Director, Lysistrata, Truman State University, February 2003
Director, Collected Lives: Memory in Motion, Various Venues, 2001-2002
Director, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Truman State University, April 2002
Director, Once On This Island, Truman State University, February 2001
Director, The Conduct of Life, Truman State University, November 1999
Consulting Work:
Acting workshop for Simulated Patients Program, A.T. Still University, Kirksville,
Missouri, December 2000.
References available upon request.