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Barbara A. Burgess-Lefebvre, M.F.A.
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Associate Professor of Communication (Arts & Humanities)
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lefebvre@rmu.edu
412-397-5409 phone (M)
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 216
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Educational Background- Master of Fine Arts, Directing, Illinois State University, 1989
- Bachelor of Arts, English Writing/Drama, State University of New York at Potsdam, 1981
Professional Background- Pittsburgh Musical Theater
(Acting, Costume Design, Fight Choreography)
Richard E. Rauh Conservatory
(Directing/Fight Choreography)
Buckhannon Theatre
(Acting/Directing)
Steppenwolf Theatre
(Costume Design/Assistant Stage management/Props construction)
- Professionally directing, acting, fight directing and designing costumes for 20 years
Area of Expertise/Research- Directing
Acting
Stage Combat Choreography
Costume Design
Dramaturgy
Make-up Design
- Recognized as an actor/combatant in 6 weapons styles by the American Society of Fight Directors. (unarmed, quarterstaff, smallsword, quarterstaff, rapier and dagger, broadsword)
Presentations- 2013 - Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival
Region II Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship response
