Villanova Theatre is thrilled announces that David Cregan, O.S.A., Ph.D. has been named Chair of the Theatre Department of Villanova University. Himself an alumnus of Villanova (BA '89), Fr. David is an associate professor of Theatre, and also teaches for the English Department. Before entering the Augustinian Order, Cregan spent four years in New York City working as a professional actor. He earned his Ph.D. in Drama Studies from the Samuel Beckett School of Drama at Trinity College in Dublin; his M.A. in Irish Studies from the Catholic University of America; his M.Phil in Irish Theatre and Film from Trinity; and his M.Div. from the Washington Theological Union. According to Cregan, his scholarly and artistic journey began here at Villanova, on the same campus where he currently teaches, directs, and celebrates Mass:
"Twenty-five years ago this fall I was cast in my first role in Vasey Theatre as a less-than-polished sophomore at Villanova. It is hard to believe that life has come full circle and that I am now the Chair of the same department that shaped my understanding of theatre and performance a quarter of a century ago. I have carried my Villanova education all over the United States and across the sea to Europe, and now I have made my way back home."According to Associate Artistic Director Michael Hollinger, "David's energy, clarity of vision, and commitment to excellence both on stage and in the classroom make him an ideal Chair for the coming years, when we anticipate growth and change in many areas."VILLANOVA THEATRE'S 2011 - 2012 SEASON
Villanova Theatre is equally pleased to announce our 2011-2012 Season, featuring The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare's fastest, funniest farce; Woman and Scarecrow, a haunting drama by Ireland's leading female playwright, Marina Carr; Museum, Tina Howe's whimsical rumination on the world of modern art; and Carousel, the timeless, tuneful Rodgers & Hammerstein love story.ABOUT VILLANOVA THEATRE
The Villanova Theatre Department is a community of artist-scholars committed to transforming hearts and minds artistically and intellectually. Our work is fueled by personal commitment, collective talents, and innovation. Together, we are devoted to creating a vibrant theatre enriched by and overflowing with the ideas explored in our classrooms. As the producing arm of the Theatre Department at Villanova University, Villanova Theatre serves the campus community as well as thousands of theatre-goers from the Main Line and the Greater Philadelphia area. In all of our endeavors, we aim to share the dynamic experience of collaborative learning with our audiences in order to engage the intellect and stir the soul. The Villanova University Theatre Department came into being in 1958 under the leadership of Dr. Dick Duprey. Today, Villanova's Department of Theatre offers both a Master of Arts degree and a Graduate Certificate in Practical Theatre. Students enrolled in the theatre program undergo a course of study that combines both scholarly and practical approaches to theatre. Guided by award-winning faculty and staff who are actively involved in the region's professional theatre industry, students gain knowledge and experience through hands-on production work and in-depth academic study in the areas of dramaturgy, script analysis, dramatic literature, playwriting, acting, and directing. Since 1995, Villanova's productions have been honored with 51 nominations and six Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre from the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.Videos