Regular Faculty
Susan Gratch, Chair
Professor, Theater
B.A., M.F.A., University of Michigan
Susan Gratch designs scenery and lighting for many Occidental productions, and for theaters large and small throughout the Los Angeles area and beyond.
Sarah Kozinn
Associate Professor in Theater
B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., New York University; Post-doctorate Fellow, Occidental College
Sarah Kozinn teaches acting, literature and directs various productions.
Will Power
Assistant Professor, Theater
B.A., San Francisco State University
Will Power is an internationally renowned playwright, performer, lyricist and educator.
On Special Appointment
Jamie Angell
Non-Tenure Track Associate Professor of the Practice, Theater
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Professor Angell teaches Introduction to performance, Acting 1, Comedy and Social Change, Audition workshop and also directs productions for the department.
David Crabb
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Theater
B.F.A., Texas State University; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
David Crabb is the 2019 Wanlass Theater Artist
Perry Daniel
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Theater
Perry Daniel will teach acting in Spring 2019
Brian Fitzmorris
Non-Tenure Track Professor of the Practice, Theater
B.F.A., Carnegie-Mellon University
Professor Fitzmorris teaches courses in technical theater, producing and manages the three theaters on campus: Keck Theater, Thorne Hall, and Hillside Amphitheater.
Brendan Hughes
Andrew G. Mellon Professor of the Practice in Theater
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.F.A., Yale University
Brendan teaches Acting for the Camera
Francisco Martinez
Non-Tenure Track Instructor, Theater
Francisco Martinez is Artistic Director of the Francisco Martinez Dancetheatre and a multi-award winning choreographer.
Laural Meade
Non-Tenure Track Professor, Theater
A.B., Occidental College; M.F.A., UCLA
Laural Meade works as playwright, director, performer, and educator in her native Los Angeles.
Ezra Weisz
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Theater
B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Ezra Weisz teaches the art of Tai Chi
