CRLT Players Theatre Program Staff
Jeffrey Steiger, Artistic Director, CRLT Players Theatre Program
Jeffrey Steiger is the Director of the CRLT Theatre Program at the University of Michigan and has been working in theatre and with interactive theatre techniques for over fifteen years. His career as an actor and director is formed around the idea of theatre as a compelling agent for social change. Jeffrey has used theatre to work with middle school, high school, and college level students, as well as professors, instructors, and administrators within and outside of the university community. Jeffrey has taught several classes at high school and college levels, all of which focused on the politics of performance as a means for recognizing power differentials as well as a vehicle for personal and societal change. (Voice, Body and Performance Art: when we've gone too far on stage, In Your Face - a class about comedy, and Acting for Non-Actors). Recognized for his interactive approach to theatre, he began directing 'Talk To Us', a troupe of actors who perform theatre sketches that raise issues relevant to the diversity of student life on campus. Through the Women in Science and Engineering program, Jeffrey directed a workshop that focused on gender experiences in the classroom.
Courtney Burkett, Managing Director, CRLT Theatre Program
Courtney Burkett trained at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University where she earned her B.F.A. in performance and later attended Wayne State University's Hilberry Theatre Management Program where she received her M.F.A. Courtney is a founding Artistic Partner with Breathe Art Theater Project. She has taught and directed theatre in both professional and educational settings. As Managing Director, Courtney works closely with the Artistic Director to recruit and train actors, coordinate rehearsal and performance schedules, and oversee program communication.
Kellyn Webley Administrative Coordinator, CRLT Theatre Program
Kellyn Webley received a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan in 2008. She joined the CRLT shortly thereafter and now works jointly as Administrative Coordinator for the Theater Program as well as Program Assistant to other CRLT events.
Constance E. Cook, Executive Director and Associate Vice Provost,
Center for Research on Learning
and Teaching
Constance Cook has served as Director of CRLT since 1993. She brought the Theatre Program to CRLT in 2000 and has made it a regular part of faculty professional development activities, thereby institutionalizing it at the University of Michigan. She oversees budgetary issues, as well as publicity, personnel and evaluation, and serves as the Theatre Program's most enthusiastic promoter. For additional information click Here.
Matthew Kaplan, Managing Director, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching
Matt Kaplan has been with CRLT since 1994 and has served as Managing Director since 2005. His work with the Theatre Program has included a wide range of activities including grant writing, sketch facilitation, program development, publicity, and evaluation. For additional information click Here.
