Stuart Hollis
Stuart D. Hollis received a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatrical Design from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Technical Theatre from Shenandoah University. In the education field, Stuart served as adjunct faculty and Designer/Technical Director at the University of Dallas. Later, he redesigned the technical theatre program for the Anna Independent School District, while serving as teacher and technical director. Stuart’s professional work has been viewed by audiences of the Dallas Shakespeare Festival, Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park, Pegasus Theatre, Dallas Summer Musicals, Six Flags Theme Parks, and in Silver Dollar City. His work has also appeared on television, and in high-end shopping centers, marketing/visitor centers, and corporate exhibits and show rooms for Mattel Toys, Fisher-Price Toys, and Disney. At Lindenwood University, Stuart will be serving as Assistant Professor, Scenic Designer, and Technical Director for the theatre department and J. Scheidegger Center.
Michael Wartgow
Michael Wartgow received his BFA in painting from Western Illinois University and MFA in painting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Mike is a member of Local USA 829 and has been a Scenic Artist at The Muny since 2012. Mike has worked several seasons at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Mike has also recently been an adjunct professor for Lindenwood’s Visual Art program. He currently works as the theatre programs lead Scenic Artist and Props Master.
Adjunct Faculty
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Philip Gill – Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, Auditioning - holds a BFA in Musical Theatre, with a minor in History, from Drake University, and an MFA in Directing from Lindenwood University. Phil has worked with many companies around the St. Louis/St. Charles communities, as an actor and director, including Alton Little Theatre, Act Two Theatre, First Run Theatre, Alpha Players and St. Louis Shakespeare. He also directs at Lindenwood. Christmas Carol in 2016, Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play and Tartuffe in 2020 and will be directing Rent in 2022.
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Brett Kristofferson - Acting the Song I&II/Music Theory for non-Majors - has worked as a multi-faceted artist and educator for nearly two decades, both in New York City and Missouri. Currently he is adjunct faculty and music director at Lindenwood University and guest instructor at University of Missouri Columbia. An award recognized composer and lyricist, his musicals, Closer Than You Think and This Very Moment, had their New York premieres in 2015 and 2016 respectively. This Very Moment was subsequently staged by Stomping Ground Theatre Company in St. Louis. A revue of his work, So Near, So Far, was filmed and streamed as part of University of Missouri Columbia’s Summer Repertory 2020 season.
