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Instructor: Donna Deverell, MS, Costume Shop Supervisor
Academic Department: Theatre
University Address:
Department of Theatre
Performing Arts Center, Office 116A
Texas A&M University-Commerce
PO Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Office Phone: 903-886-5319
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
2010
Master of Science, Theatre
Texas A&M University-Commerce
2008
Bachelor of Science, specialization in Design
Texas A&M University-Commerce
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
 2015 – Present
Costume Shop Supervisor
o Provide hands-on instruction for practicum students in various aspects of
costume construction and maintenance. Trained students for various
aspects of backstage production crews related to costumes (laundry,
dressers, etc.)

2015 – Present
Adjunct Faculty
o THE 1310 – Introduction to theatre
 Instruction in the fundamental principles, vocabulary, and theories of
Western Theatre.

Includes in-class exercises and mandatory attendance at live
performances
Paris Junior College
Greenville, TX
 2010 – Present
Adjunct Faculty
o DRAM 1310 – Theatre Appreciation
 Instruction in the fundamental principles, vocabulary, and theories,
and history of Western Theatre.
 Includes in-class exercise and mandatory attendance at live
performances
 Class format varied depending on the needs of the department
 Traditional lecture
 Online format
 Hybrid class (mixture of traditional lecture and online format)
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Texas A&M University-Commerce
 2015 – Present
Recruitment Manager, Department of Theatre
 2015 – Present
Mentor, Women in Leadership Learning Community
 2009
Special FX Makeup, “Active Shooter Scenario”
 2006 – 2010
Alpha Psi Omega, National Theatre Honor Society
o President 2008 – 2009
WRITING CREDITS (SELECTED)
Imperfections - 2010
One-act play, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Broadcast on student-run television station
Imperfections – 2009
Ten-minute play, performed at TAMU-C
The Family Way – 2009
TAMU-C
Leaving – 2008
TAMU-C
DESIGN CREDITS (SELECTED)
The Underpants – 2015
Community Players
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 2010
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Always…Patsy Cline – 2010
TAMU-C
The Odd Couple: The Female Version – 2009
TAMU-C
American Mosaic – 2009
TAMU-C
The Bird and the Bee – 2009
TAMU-C
Treasure Island – 2008
TAMU-C
Shakespeare’s Ontological Magic Circus – 2008
TAMU-C
Into the West – 2007
Texas A&M University-Commerce
ACTING CREDITS (SELECTED)
The Letter Home – 2010
The Audie Murphy Museum
Hank Williams: Lost Highway – 2009
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Laundry Day – 2009
TAMU-C
Cricket City Improv Troup – 2001-2003
TAMU-C