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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Theatre Department

Faculty and Staff

Theatre department faculty work closely with students in the classroom and throughout our four annual mainstage productions.

Department Chair

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Michelle Bombe
Professor of Theatre, Department Chair
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bombe@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607

Directors of Theatre

Rhett Luedtke
Associate Professor of Theatre
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luedtke@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423

Faculty

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Bianca Ciungan
Assistant Professor of Theatre
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ciungan@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Eric Van Tassell
Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design
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vantassell@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423

Staff

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Erik Alberg
Director of Design and Production for the Performing Arts
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alberg@hope.edu
DeWitt 240C 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
Caitlin Bales
Office Manager
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bales@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
Ken Chamberlain
Dance and Theatre Lighting and Sound Technician
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chamberlain@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Reagan Chesnut
Assistant Director: Service and Process
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chesnut@hope.edu
Durfee Hall 110 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
Anna Hill
Theatre Department Costume Shop Manager and Dance Department Costume Designer
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hilla@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
Stephen Krebs
Technical Director for Theatre and HRT
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krebs@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423

Adjunct Faculty

Rachael Fornarotto
Adjunct Faculty/Theatre
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fornarotto@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
Lucy Malmsten
Adjunct Faculty/Theatre
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malmsten@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
Alexandra McCaw
Adjunct Faculty/Theatre
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mccaw@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423

Have a Question for faculty?

Email Department Chair Michelle Bombe with questions about the academic program.

Email Director of Theatre Eric Van Tassell with questions about the production program.

Hope CollegeTheatre Department

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 2Holland, MI 49423

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theatre@hope.edu