Joe Potter

Assistant Professor, Performing Arts

573-592-4281

joe.potter@williamwoods.edu

Areas of Expertise:

  • Stage Combat
  • Fencing
  • Scenic Design
  • Film Design
  • Performance Technique
  • Theatre History

Education:

  • Master of Arts in Theatre Arts, California State University, Los Angeles, Calif., 1981
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Drury University, Springfield Mo., 1977

Affiliations:

  • Chair of the Missouri Theatre Council

Honors and/or awards:

  • Received the Judith Rethwisch Outstanding Theatre Educator Award, 1998
  • Selected by the Missouri State Thespian organization to direct the 2004 all-state high school production.
  • Distinguished Service Award (14 years) from Missouri Girls State
  • Alpha Phi Teacher of the Year Award 1999
  • Member of the Educational Theatre Association
  • Member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology
  • Past member of the Society of the American Fight Directors and Choreographers
  • Member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre