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Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Media Arts

 Organization

Administrative History

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts (1997- ) is an academic unit at Brigham Young University. It provides course instruction on theatre, cinema, artistic criticism and performance skills.

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts was established within the College of Fine Arts and Communications in 1997. Previously, it was known as the Department of Theatre and Film. The Department chairs have included Eric Fielding (1997-1998), Robert A. Nelson (1998-2005), Rodger D. Sorensen (2005-2011), Amy Petersen Jensen (2011-2015), Wade Hollingshaus (2015-2021), and Megan Sanborn Jones (2021- ).

Citation:
BYU organizational history website, May 13, 2011 (Department of Theatre and Media Arts; part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, 1997; previously Department of Visual Arts; Department of Theatre and Media Arts managed by a Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean; Department Chairs: Eric Fielding (1997-1998), Robert A. Nelson (1998-2005), Rodger D. Sorensen (2005-present))

Rodger D. Sorensen CV, Nov. 17, 2015 (Rodger D. Sorensen was TMA department chair from 2004 to 2011)

YNews, Sept. 9, 2011: p. 4 (Amy Petersen Jensen, chair; replaces Rodger Sorensen)

College of Fine Arts and Communications, Brigham Young University website, via WWW, Nov. 22, 2022 (Wade Hollingshaus appointed department chair, beginning July 15, 2015; replacing Amy Jensen) https://cfac.byu.edu/tag/amy-petersen-jensen/

College of Fine Arts and Communications, Brigham Young University website, via WWW, Nov. 22, 2022 (Megan Sanborn Jones appointed new department chair, replacing Wade Hollingshaus) https://cfac.byu.edu/college/two-new-department-chairs-announced-for-college-of-fine-arts-and-communications/

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Theatre and Media Arts production case files, 2000-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5697 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains case files on play productions done by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University. Included are scripts, rehearsal schedules, production costs, and other information pertaining to the productions. Materials date from 2000 to 2012.

Dates: 2000-2012

Department of Theatre and Media Arts production records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5697
Scope and Contents

Contains case files on and videorecordings of play productions done by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University. Included are information pertaining to the productions such as scripts and budget records and the videorecordings are found on DVDs and videotapes. Materials date from 1951 to 2012, bulk from 1989 to 2012.

Dates: 1951-2012; Majority of material found within 1989-2012

Department of Theatre and Media Arts theatre production slides

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1346
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, photographs, programs, and information about theatre shows that were put on by Brigham Young University from 1970 to 2004.

Dates: 1970-2004

Department of Theatre and Media Arts videorecordings, 1951-2003, bulk: bulk 1989-2003

 Series — Carton 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232592219]
Identifier: UA 5697 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains videorecordings on DVDs and videotapes of plays done by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts. Most of the plays were directed by Marion Bentley which include Charley's Aunt, Brigadoon, Secret Garden, and some others. Materials date from 1951 to 2003, bulk from 1989 to 2003.

Dates: 1951-2003; Majority of material found within 1989-2003