SODA Faculty and Staff

Our school believes in nurturing the artist and educator in you. The faculty and staff are professional artists and educators, each working in their chosen field as actors, directors, theatre practitioners, and scholars. They are award-winning teachers, as well. You will also be exposed to the professional world in theatre and education through guest artists who come to the school to conduct workshops, teach classes, and direct plays.

Click on each member's name to find out more about them.

Faculty

David CourtDavid Court. Learning Specialist, Set Designer/Scenic Artist
  • Director, School of Dramatic Art
  • Scenic Design and Scene Painting
  • Scenic Designer for University Players
  • Room 200b, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • dcourt@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 5045 or 2812
Michelle MacArthurMichelle MacArthur. Theatre History and Theatre Criticism
 
Alice NelsonAlice Nelson, Assistant Professor
Tina PuglieseTina Pugliese. Drama in Education and Community. Director, School of Dramatic Art
 
  • Associate Professor 
  • Drama in Education and Community
  • Room 207, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • tinap@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2811
Meaghen QuinnMeaghen Quinn. Drama in Educaton and Community, Acting and Improvisation
  • Acting and Improvisation, Drama Innovator
  • Presentations Coach
  • Room 213, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • megquinn@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 x2819
Esther Van EekEsther Van Eek. Costume Design and Stage Makeup
  • Costume Design and Stage Makeup
  • Costume Designer for University Players
  • Room 209, Jackman Dramatic Art Center
  • evaneek@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2813
Lionel Walsh
 
  • Associate Professor
  • Acting and Improvisation
  • Room 206, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • walsha@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2820
Lee Wilson
 
  • Assistant Professor
  • actor/artistic director/director/dramaturge/voice coach/writer
  • Room 212, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • lee.wilson@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 4623
 
 

Staff

Valerie Bonasso

  • Props Master & Scene Shop Coordinator
  • Room B-19, Essex Hall
  • bonassov@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2810

Dave Gauthier

Agatha Knelsen
  • Head of Wardrobe / Costume Designer
  • Room B-74, Essex Hall
  • knelsen@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2816 or 4625
Martha Boismier
  • Administrative Assistant to the Director
  • Room 200, Jackman Dramatic Art Centre
  • Martha@uwindsor.ca
  • 519-253-3000 ext. 2805

Lilly Hayes

 

Nancy Perrin

Kristen Siapas

 
Justin Yelle

Sessional Instructors and Guest Artists

Follow this link for the current sessional posting for the 2024 intersession. The deadline to apply is February 16th at 12pm. 

Contact Martha Boismier-Hiuser for any questions or concerns.

 

Faculty Professor Emeriti

Gina Lori Riley
Professor Emerita
riley2@uwindsor.ca
www.ginaloririleydanceenterprises.com

Diana Mady Kelly
Professor Emerita
madykel@uwindsor.ca

Bernie Warren
Professor Emeritus
merv123@uwindsor.ca

Erica Stevens Abbitt
Professor Emerita
esabbitt@uwindsor.ca

Brian Taylor
Professor Emeritus
btaylor@uwindsor.ca

Michael Keating
Professor Emeritus
keatin5@uwindsor.ca