Our Faculty

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonoma State University has transitioned to remote instruction for spring 2020. Employees are working remotely in almost all departments. Email is the best way to communicate with our faculty and staff. Please see the SSU COVID-19 site for more information. 

Faculty and Staff

Permanent Faculty

Anthony Bish
Professor, Director of the Technical Theatre Program
(707) 664-2797
anthony.bish@sonoma.edu
Ives 46
Christine Cali
Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Dance Program
(707) 664-3886
cali@sonoma.edu
Ives 67
Kristen Daley
Kristen Daley
Professor, Co-Director of the Dance Program
(707) 664-3907
kristen.daley@sonoma.edu
Ives 70
Paul Draper
Professor, Director of the Acting Program
(707) 664-3904
paul.draper@sonoma.edu
Ives 111
Scott Horstein
Scott Horstein
Associate Professor, Director of the Theatre Studies Program
(707) 664-3208
scott.horstein@sonoma.edu
Ives 2 - Also available by appointment

Emeritus Faculty

Nancy Lyons
Professor Emeritus of Dance
nancy.lyons@sonoma.edu
Judy Navas
Professor Emeritus of Theatre Studies
Tori Truss
Lecturer Emeritus of Acting
Ann Woodhead
Professor Emeritus of Dance

Adjunct Faculty

Danielle Cain
Danielle Cain
Acting / Voice & Speech / Shakespeare Guest Directing
(707) 664-2616
daniellesidra@comcast.net
Ives 22
Peter Crompton
Peter Crompton
Scene Design
petercrompton@sbcglobal.net
Jennifer Jaffe
Dance / Ballet
waterfaeriejen@hotmail.com
Farrah McAdam
Contemporary Dance, Hip-Hop
Laura Odeh
Laura Odeh
laura.odeh@sonoma.edu
Ives 13 - I am available by appointment. Students may reach me by my SSU email or text at 707-799-9987
Doyle Ott
Acting / Circus / Commedia / Performing Arts for Children/ Guest Directing
(707) 664-3088
doyle.ott@sonoma.edu
Ives 62
John Ross
Ballroom
rossjoh@sonoma.edu
Ken Sonkin
Ken Sonkin
Stage Combat
415-225-9953
docsonk@sbcglobal.net
Heather Visser
Heather Visser
Dance/Jazz
heatherjoy5678@gmail.com
PE 1A
Scott Wells
Dance / Contact Improvision
scottwells@hotmail.com

Staff

Theo Bridant
Theo Bridant
Technical Director, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-2565
theo.bridant@sonoma.edu
Scene Shop, Person Theatre
Martha Clarke
Martha Clarke
Costume Director, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-2216
clarkema@sonoma.edu
Person Theatre - 116
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Vikki Del Rosario
Production Manager, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-3160
delrosario@sonoma.edu
Ives 207
Michael Hagen
Michael Hagen
Piano Technician II, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-2247
hagen@sonoma.edu
Ives 19
Teresa Kopaz
Teresa Kopaz
Costume Technician, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-2216
teresa.kopaz@sonoma.edu
Person Theatre - 116
Jesse Olsen Bay
Jesse Olsen Bay
Dance Accompanist, Center for Performing Arts
olsenje@sonoma.edu
Douangta Sorensen
Douangta Sorensen
Administrative Analyst, Theatre Arts & Dance
(707) 664-2474
phongpho@sonoma.edu
Ives 204
Russ Wigglesworth
Russ Wigglesworth
Scene Shop Technician, Center for Performing Arts
(707) 664-2473
wigglesw@sonoma.edu
Scene Shop, Person Theatre