About
A native of Rochester, N.Y., Stephanie Murry has been a member of the Ouachita Theatre Faculty since 2018. She holds an M.F.A.
in acting from the University of Arkansas and a B.F.A in musical theatre/dance minor
from SUNY Fredonia. She also holds a certificate in classical acting from the London
Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
She has worked professionally throughout the United States and internationally at
Gyeonggi English Village in Paju, South Korea. She is also a 200-hr certified yoga
teacher and Zumba instructor. In the summer months, she serves as producing artistic
director of North Dakota Shakespeare Festival.
When not on stage, Stephanie loves choreographing, directing and teaching performers
of all ages. Aside from theatre, her greatest loves in life are her husband Matthew,
and their two funny pups, Scamp and Gizmo.
Fun Facts
What do you like most about your field?
We are professional storytellers! I love having the opportunity to transport audiences
to others worlds, allowing them to experience things they might never encounter otherwise.
I believe theatre allows humans to bond in a way that is unique to our art form, experiencing
a shared journey for a few brief hours.
Why did you enter the teaching profession?
The only thing I love more than creating theatre myself is watching my students discover
new ways to create theatre!
What is a favorite moment of working with students at Ouachita?
Opening night of each production is very special for me. The excitement of the students,
ready to share their work with that first audience, is infectious!
What is your go-to TV show or movie?
That’s a tough one! I feel like I should say a Musical, but truthfully, I love the
darker, more suspenseful series! Some favorites are Game of Thrones and The Man in the High Castle. I also watch a lot of foreign-language dramas.
If you were anything other than a professor, what would you be and why?
Well, I was a full-time actor before my teaching career! Nowadays, though, I think
I would be an Arts Administrator. I’ve found I really love the business side of theatre.
What is your favorite place on campus and why?
True to form, Verser Theatre! I love an intimate theatre space.
Areas of Expertise
Featured Courses Taught:
- Acting I
- Acting II: Voice and Movement
- Musical Theatre History
- American Drama
- Intro to Theatre
- Stage Dialect
Involvement
- Musical Theatre Educators Association (MTEA)
- Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA)
- Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Region V
