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Laurie Kincman

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Associate Professor
Theatre and Dance University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Laurie Kincman's office hours

Tuesday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Laurie Kincman Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Associate Professor

Theatre and Dance

Specialty area(s)

Stage Management, Arts Administration, Dramaturgy

Brief biography

Laurie is chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance where she heads the Stage Management and Arts Administration emphases, teaches dramaturgy, and serves as the Production Manager for all shows. She came to UWL from the University of Arizona and has worked professionally in theatre, dance and opera. She is a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, the Stage Managers Association, the Association for Arts Administration Educators, the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas, and Actors' Equity Association. Laurie is the author of The Stage Manager's Toolkit, published by Routledge Press.

Current courses at UWL

THA 110- Theatre Appreciation

THA 201- Dramatic Literature

THA 290- Stage Management

THA 355- Dramaturgy

THA 376- The Economics of Arts & Entertainment

THA 390- Advanced Stage Management

THA 472- Theatre Management

THA 474- Legal Issues in the Arts

THA 482- Creating Documentary Drama



Education

MFA, Stage Management: University of California-Irvine
BA, Drama & Political Science: Dartmouth College

Kudos

published

Laurie Kincman, Theatre & Dance, authored the book "The Stage Manager's Toolkit", published on Nov. 27 by Routledge Press. The fourth edition of this book includes case studies that highlight productions in the Department of Theatre & Dance and has a companion website for educators.

Submitted on: Dec. 6

presented

Michelle Collyar, Laurie Kincman, Amanda Kolbe, Gregory Parmeter and Anna Wooden, all Theatre & Dance, presented "What the Constitution Means to Me" as part of the 2024-2025 season on Nov. 14 in Frederick Theatre. The production, directed by Greg Parmeter, featured the work of Mandy Kolbe, lighting design; Anna Wooden and Michelle Collyar, costume design; and Laurie Kincman, dramaturgy; along with the work of students Amber Meyers, scenic design; Coleman Breedlove, sound design; and River Podjasek, technical direction. It ran Nov. 14-17, 2024.

Submitted on: Nov. 15

presented

Michelle Collyar, Ashley Dobrogosz, Laurie Kincman and Amanda Kolbe, all Theatre & Dance, presented "Art in Motion" at Toland Theatre on Feb. 16 in the department's inaugural dance concert. Theatre & Dance students Brodyn Byington, Katie Krueger, Amber Meyers, Julia Maynard, Sage Goetsch, Ellie Burns, Coleman Breedlove, Avery Weston and Anna Montgomery joined 24 student dancers for the three-performance run of this new part of the Theatre & Dance season.

Submitted on: Feb. 25

presented

Michelle Collyar, Ashley Dobrogosz, Laurie Kincman, Megan Morey and Gregory Parmeter, all Theatre & Dance, presented "Cinderella" at UWL SummerStage on June 25 in Toland Theatre. The Department of Theatre & Dance has just completed the successful return of summer theatre to UWL with the production of Cinderella. Directed by Greg Parmeter and choreographed by Ashley Dobrogosz, the production featured scenic and sound design by Megan Morey, costume design by Michelle Collyar, lighting design by theatre student Brodyn Byington and stage management by Laurie Kincman. The production showcased the talents of many UWL students and La Crosse area artists and performers.

Submitted on: June 26, 2023

published

Laurie Kincman, Theatre Arts, authored the book "The Stage Manager's Toolkit" published on Dec. 30, 2020 by Routledge Press. The expanded third edition has a heightened focus on students and early-career professionals and is accompanied by a companion website with templates, samples and course materials for educators.

Submitted on: Jan. 29, 2021

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