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LAURA CHANEY, M.F.A.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

M.F.A. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
B.S. Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX

Professor Chaney has served as Director, Lighting Designer, Costume Designer, Set Designer and Stage Manager in both professional and educational theatre. She has taught various Theatre and Drama courses as well as Critical Thinking and Cultural Studies.

Awards

  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Arbeit Macht Frei, Nov. 2002
  • Excellence in Prop Design – Arbeit Macht Frei, Nov. 2002
  • Excellence in Set Design – Arbeit Macht Frei, Nov. 2002
  • Excellence in Lighting Design – Lot’s Daughters , Feb. 2000
  • Regional Lighting Design Winner- Les Liasions Dangereuses, Feb. 1998
  • Excellence in lighting Design – Chicago, Feb. 1994