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Areas of Study
- Advertising
- Creative Computation
- Art
- Dance
- Art History
- Film and Media Arts
- Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship
- Journalism
- Music
- Communication Studies
- Theatre
- Performing, communication and visual arts - together in one school. Overview of our areas of study
The Movement
- Meadows Prize
- Creative Community
- Research and Creativity
- International Opportunities
- Arts Entrepreneurship
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- "Start a Movement" isn't just a slogan. It's what we expect from our students - we want you to move, innovate, begin, explore and create. Start a movement today
About
- Contact
- Facilities
- Resources
- Employment
- Student Academic Services
- Academic Affairs
- History
- From the Dean
- Social Media
- The Meadows School of the Arts, formally established in 1969 at SMU in Dallas, has achieved prominence as one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. Learn more about SMU Meadows
News & Events
- News
- In the Media
- Events & Exhibitions
- Student Recitals
- Performing Arts Season
- Events Newsletter
- MPRINT Magazine
- The Meadows School of the Arts serves the public as a significant cultural center by presenting more than 400 events annually for the Dallas community and surrounding region.
Support
Alumni
Admissions
- Undergraduate
- Graduate

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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