Faculty Pursuits: Week of June 1, 2026

Congratulations to Sue Hlavinka (Theatre) for graduating with her Master of Arts in Theatre degree with an emphasis in Design from Regents University in May.

Michael Shirtz (Music) and the Studio2Stage ensemble worked with Norwalk High School to perform two shows for choir and theatre students at the school’s Performing Arts Center on May 2. The group was joined by students from Monroeville High School to enjoy Studio2Stage’s show performance and a Q&A afterwards.

Karla Kash (Theatre) She choreographed three tap numbers for Coppélia at Fremont Ballet School in the spring semester. This summer, she is directing and choreographing at StageDoor Manor and training at the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium.

Late in the spring semester, Dr. Greg Ramsdell (Music) held music rehearsals with the cast of Alice by Heart for the Norwalk Arts Center’s Teen Theatre production of the show. Additionally, Greg served as the guest choral clinician for the high school honor choir at the Harry Alexander Music Festival at Ridgedale High School.