Alumna Michele Apriña Leavy (MFA dramatic art, ’94), a lecturer
in theatre and dance, is featured on the cover of the April issue
of Montclair Living, a monthly publication
serving Oakland. The article covers Leavy’s career as a
performer and arts educator who rose to the challenge of teaching
acting in a virtual classroom. In addition, Leavy discusses her
heritage and background as well as her affection for her
community.
Professor L.M. Bogad, chair of theatre and dance, has been
awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship
from the John Simon Guggenheim
Memorial Foundation. Bogad received his fellowship for his
achievements in the category of Theatre Arts and Performance
Studies.
American Theatre Magazine has spotlighted Professor L.M.
Bogad, chair of theatre and dance, for his efforts as an activist
clown during the 2020 presidential election. In an article
titled “Send in the Activist Clowns,” writer Nicole Gluckstern
details the work of numerous performers who used street
theatre to provoke laughter and political introspection
nationwide.
Margaret
Laurena Kemp, associate professor of theatre and dance, has
been presented with the Forum Article of the Year Award by the
board of the journal Voice and Speech Review (VSR),
the official publication of Voice and Speech Trainers Association
(VASTA). The award was given for Kemp’s article
It Is All about Love. Listen to Me, Y’all. Yeah.
