Faculty and Staff

Jeffrey K. Wittman (wittman.j@lynchburg.edu), Chair, Acting, Directing
MFA National Theatre Conservatory, Denver
MA Bowling Green State University, Ohio
BA West Virginia Wesleyan
Herbert Berghof Studio, New York

Tom Nowell (nowell@lynchburg.edu), Production, Design, History
MFA University of Virginia
MA University of Alabama
BA University of Alabama

Geoffrey W. Kershner (kershner.g@lynchburg.edu), Acting, Directing, Stage Combat
MFA Florida State University
BFA University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Mark Furlow (furlow.m@lynchburg.edu), Designer-Technical Director
MDiv The General Theological Seminary, New York
BA Centre College

Shayna Crews (schwartz.s@lynchburg.edu), Dance Instructor
MFA Shenandoah Conservatory
BFA Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Ryan Moody (moody.rn@lynchburg.edu), Dance Instructor
MFA University of Maryland
BA James Madison University 

Kenna Ludwig (ludwig@lynchburg.edu), Costume Designer
AA Fashion Merchandising, National College
AS Accounting, National College

Megan Emanuel (memanuel@campbell.k12.va.us), Director of Dance
MA Lynchburg College
BA Lynchburg College

Loretta Wittman (wittman.l@lynchburg.edu), Choreographer
MA Hollins University
BFA Syracuse University

Dr. Oeida Hatcher (hatcher@lynchburg.edu)
Instrumental Musical Director

Troy Mearkle (entertain4u2@gmail.com)
Vocal Musical Director

Laurie Cassidy (cassidy.l@lynchburg.edu), Administrative Assistant
BA Lynchburg College