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Eric Engdahl

California Educational Theatre Association

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California Educational Theatre Association

Bio

Currently I teach Theatre and Visual Arts credential candidates at CSU East Bay. I served as Chair of the Dept of Teacher Education and during that time I worked with allies across California to bring back the Dance and Theatre credentials after an absence of over 40 years. I started the first theatre and dance credential programs in California as soon as it was possible. I was Co-Chair of the committee in charge of the Visual and Performing Arts Framework and was a member of the team writing the theatre standards.  I worked on the requirements and tests as well.

Education

UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States
PhD, 1990
Theatre History/Criticism
Dissertation: A Biographic and Critical Study of the Life and Works of Dan Rice, American Circus Clown, 1823-1900

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, United States
MFA, 1981
Professional Acting Program