Experts Directory

Experts Directory

The UNCSA Experts Directory is your comprehensive resource for connecting with the leading minds in the arts and entertainment industry, performing arts education and educating artists.

This directory features distinguished UNCSA faculty members who are industry leaders in their fields and available to comment on trends and issues in the arts and arts education. Explore their profiles and search by keyword to learn more about their accomplishments, expert topics and how they are shaping the future of the arts.

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John Langs
Dean, School of Drama

Dean of Drama Langs is a director and arts leader with more than 30 years of experience and over 100 professional productions nationwide. He previously led ACT Contemporary Theatre in Seattle, overseeing eight seasons and more than 60 productions while championing equity, belonging and new work. His collaborations span The Seagull Project, New Century Theater Company and Seattle Shakespeare, alongside extensive work in education, community partnerships and alumni artist development. 

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Tom Ackerman ASC

Cinematography
Ackerman combines decades of cinematography experience with a dedication to visual storytelling and film production.
Expert Areas: Cinematography, Hollywood Production, Commercial Direction, Psychology in Film, Military Filmmaking
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Steve Alford

Improvised Music and Jazz, Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Enrollment
Alford combines multi-instrumental expertise with innovative improvisation techniques to revolutionize contemporary jazz education and performance.
Expert Areas: Jazz Performance, Contemporary Improvisation, Multi-Instrumental Music, Jazz Composition, Improvised Music Ensembles
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Parvathy Anantnarayan

English
Anantnarayan blends over two decades of teaching experience with a passion for curriculum development, storytelling and academic research.
Expert Areas: Writing, Storytelling, Research, Curriculum Development, Performance
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