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Sarah Hinzman, M.F.A.

Sarah Hinzman, M.F.A.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing
Department
Theatre
Office location

Elder Memorial Spch/Thtre Cntr, Rm124c

 

Email
shinzman [at] nebrwesleyan.edu
Sarah smiles while wearing her garnet-colored graduation cap, gown, and hood. Seated beside her is a small dog wearing a graduation cap of his own.

“We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” - FDR 

Background

Sarah is an experienced actor, director, educator, and producer. She has worked at regional, university, and community theatres throughout the country. She is a native Midwesterner. She is a Dog Mom and a Cool Aunt. She embodies the spirit of an artist and explorer, and hopes to instill these qualities in her students. 

Education
  • M.F.A. Theatre, Directing - Florida State University
  • M.S. Adult Learning and Organizational Performance, Leadership and Training & Development - Drake University
  • B.F.A. Music Theatre, Minor in Dance - Viterbo University
Courses taught

Script Analysis

Movement I

Movement II

Voice for the Stage

Musical Theatre I

Directing I

Acting III

2024-2025 Mainstage Director: Dial M for Murder

Research and academic interests

Puppetry

Devised Theatre

Physical Theatre

Avant-Garde Theatre

New Works

Dramaturgy

Organizational Leadership

Organizational Efficiency

Nature, Environmentalism, & Ecology

Service interests

Sarah served for 2 years in AmeriCorps, a domestic national service program. During her terms she served as an Environmental Educator.

Sarah also has a decade of experience as a Volunteer/Community Programs Manager with a focus on inclusion of people with disabilities, mentoring at-risk children, and advocating for the rights of elders. 

“One of my core beliefs is that art-making is a vital act of service to communities.  My artistic work strives to encourage people to think differently about how to engage with  fellow humans on their mortal journey.”

Professional and community affiliations, certifications and awards
  • Consent Forward Artist: Intimacy Directors and Coordinators
  • Shakespeare Short Course Alumni, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)