Meet the Faculty & Staff

Dr. Goff joined the faculty at Centre in 2017, having previously taught at Wayne State University, Frostburg State University, and Virginia Tech. She holds degrees from University of Portland (BA), University of South Carolina (MA), and Wayne State University (PhD). She also studied for four summers at the Moscow Art Theatre, and is a certified teacher of the Michael Chekhov Acting technique. As an actor, director, plawright, and improviser, her work has been seen in venues across the U.S. She co-founded The Distracted Globe Theatre Company in Greenville, SC as well as the online journal Etudes, which she continues to co-edit. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersection of feminist theory, comedy and contemporary dramatic texts. She has been published in Theatre/Practice, Texas Theatre Journal and Southern Theatre. Some favorite directing credits include Barefoot in the Park and The Learned Ladies (Distracted Globe), John Proctor is the Villain (1st staging as partnership between Centre College and The Farm Theater), Silent Sky (Eastern Michigan University), Bad Dates (The Warehouse Theatre), and The Arabian Nights (Wayne State University). www.jennifergoff.com

Brian has been teaching and producing theatre for over 20 years.  He has been a professor at both Eastern Michigan University, where he was also the Theatre Area Head, and at Frostburg State University.    

Brian has received both a BS and an MA in Theatre at Eastern Michigan University, where he was awarded the EMU Artistic Recognition Award for his design of Biloxi Blues.  Since then, Brian earned his MFA from Wayne State University's illustrious Hilberry Repertory Theatre program specializing in Theatrical Lighting Design.  Some of his more memorable works include Frank Langella's Cyrano, Othello, Major Barbara, and Bat Boy: The Musical.  He has worked for many professional theatres in the greater Detroit area including the Detroit Repertory Theatre, the Elizabeth Theatre, Tipping Point Theatre, Williamston Theatre, and the Michigan Shakespeare Festival to name a few. In 2012, Brian was awarded a Wilde Award for his lighting design of The Winter's Tale for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival's 2011 season. 

Brian is no stranger to Centre College and the Danville area. He has designed lights for the Theatre at Centre’s Spring Dance Concerts in 2022 and 2024 as well as directed and co-wrote the play Not from Around Here at the Pioneer Playhouse for their 76th season in 2025. He is thrilled to be a part of the Centre College community and is looking forward to bringing his knowledge and experience to the students here.  

Hannah is a dynamic artist/scholar with over 20 years of experience in performance and education. She holds degrees from Hamilton College (BA in theater and Hispanic studies), New York University (MA in drama therapy), and Florida State University (Ph.D. in theatre and performance research).

Within theatre and performance, Hannah has served as an intimacy choreographer, a creative arts therapist, a playwright, a director, and a performer, with her works being showcased at venues including The Living Gallery, Dixon Place, and Bizarre Bushwick. Most recently, she has been focused on doing intimacy coordination for film, television, and theatre. Her credits include A Land Remembered (television), The Chronicles of Amy and Joel (the Heal Reel film), and The Inheritor (Ryan Lillienfield film).

Academically, Hannah’s writings have been featured in publications such as Theatre/Practice, Theatre Topics, and The Huffington Post, and her work has earned numerous accolades and awards.

Professionally, Hannah is also a yoga instructor with over 17 years of teaching experience. She started practicing as an actor warm-up and never stopped. She is certified in vinyasa, yin, and trauma-informed styles. Hannah has taught movement and meditation in domestic violence shelters, jails, firehouses, recovery programs, hospitals, blueberry fields, rooftops, parks, private homes, churches, and arts organizations.

Hannah's first book, Arts-Based Research in Theatre and Performance (Routledge 2025), explores many different texts from the theatre and performance canon through the lens of arts-based research. It offers dozens of writing exercises for readers to develop their own projects.

Eric graduated from Eastern Michigan University where he receved a degree in Entertainment Design and Technology focusing on Lighting Design and Programming. On the few days he isn't in the shop, you will find Eric climbing cliffs or hiking wherever he can. He is ecstatic to work with the wonderful students, faculty, and staff here at Centre and is beyond proud of the work these students create.

Katie brings over 20 years of experience in community outreach, program management, event coordination, philanthropic development, and business administration. She’s spent her career building connections, leading impactful initiatives, creating memorable events, and championing causes she believes in.
A lifelong lover of the arts, she’s excited to blend her professional expertise with her personal passions to help bring dynamic, inspiring experiences to the Centre community. When she’s not planning events or cheering on the arts, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three rambunctious boys. 

Melanie brings decades of experience in theatrical costume design, construction, and wardrobe management. Her extensive background spans drama, musical theatre, and dance, with a focus on visual storytelling that enhances movement, character, and mood across a wide range of performance styles.

She has served as a teaching professional at Miami University, Ball State University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, guiding students in costume design, clothing history, construction techniques, and production processes. In addition to her collegiate work, she has contributed to the development of young performers and artists as the Drama Director for Talawanda High School, where she directed and supported numerous productions.

Melanie’s creative expertise includes specialized skills in pattern drafting, millinery and puppetry, adding depth and versatility to her design approach. She has also worked internationally with FIO Italia (Festival of International Opera), where she has supported international opera productions with her design and technical skills.

Known for her meticulous craftsmanship and collaborative spirit, Melanie is dedicated to creating designs that elevate performance while mentoring the next generation of theatre artists. She is passionate about storytelling through costume and remains committed to cultivating future designers through rigorous, hands-on education.

Rebecca Stephenson teaches Modern Dance Technique and Performance at Centre college. She holds an MFA in Modern Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a BFA in Modern Dance from the Ohio State University, and a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. Rebecca is also a Certified Movement Analyst through the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies in New York City. While living in New York, she choreographed and performed works at the Cunningham Studio, Context Theatre, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Rebecca has received the Kentucky Arts Council Choreographer's Award, as well as grants from the Ohio Arts Council, Kentucky Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council, and Artsbridge. Rebecca now teaches Contemporary Dance at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Lexington, KY. She has also taught at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and Berea College.

Teresa Tomb teaches Dance at Centre College and is the director of Mecca Live Studio & Gallery, which opened in 1999 with a vision for community inclusive art. She is a dancer and instructor who has studied in many cultural forms of dance including dances of the Middle East, Flamenco, Hawaiian, Hula, Turkish Rom, and Indian Folkloric dances. She is the artistic director for Rakadu Dance Theatre which is best known for their rich musical diversity, highly explorative utilization of danec narrative and theatre,  and seamless improvisation. Through Teresa's processes, trust, release, acceptance, and gratitude, she opsn the performer's mind to possibility.