Theatre

Charles Helfert

Associate Professor

Charley has been a part of the Division of Theatre at SMU since 1970. He has coordinated undergraduate recruiting for Theatre for most of that time. He is primarily responsible for teaching Theatre courses within the SMU General Education curriculum. He has been honored for the quality of his teaching. He works with Theatre majors to help them connect as teaching artrists to the Dallas community.

Education

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A., St. Norbert College

Professional Experience

Taught in Children's Theatre and Theatre Education Programs at SMU, Chair of Theatre, Associate Dean of Meadows School

Teaching

Dramatic Arts: Mirror of the Age, Creative Dramatics, The Artist in the World

Distinctions

M Award, Meadows Award for Outstanding Teaching

Areas of Study

Advertising

Art

Art History

Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship

Communication Studies

Creative Computation

Dance

Film and Media Arts

Journalism

Music

Theatre

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Classes

Facilities

Faculty and Staff

Alumni

Our Season

Partnerships

Actor Showcases