Faculty
The Azusa Pacific University Theater, Film, and Television faculty combine theoretical expertise with real-world experience. They collectively represent decades spent in the entertainment industry in every aspect of performance and production. Their dedication is brought into the classroom with the goal of empowering Azusa Pacific students to integrate talent and passion with a Christian worldview as they pursue excellence in the theatrical and cinematic arts.
In addition to the full-time faculty listed below, the Department of Theater, Film, and Television enlists a host of adjunct faculty who take time from their careers to teach classes at Azusa Pacific University. These working professionals bring top-notch instruction as well as first-hand knowledge of the entertainment industry as it stands today.
Department Chairs
Thomas Parham, Ph.D.Co-Chair and Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
Rachel Tracie, Ph.D.Co-Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
Professors
Monica Ganas, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
John Hamilton, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
Michael Smith, MFA, Ed.D.Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
Associate Professor
Warren Koch, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
Assistant Professor
Jill Brennan-Lincoln, M.A.Assistant Professor, Department of Theater, Film, and Television
