Ray Newburg


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Title
Assistant Professor - Theater Arts
Department
Theater Arts

Education


  • No degree West Texas A&M University
  • M.F.A. Tulane University
  • A.S. Amarillo College
  • B.A. Texas Wesleyan University

Previous Positions


PositionStartEnd
Teaching Assistant, Theatre, Tulane University1993-09-011996-06-01
Teaching Assistant (paid instructor-of-record), Theatre Arts, Tulane University1995-01-161995-05-12
Instructional Associate, Drama, Tarrant County College--Southeast1996-07-011999-08-01
Instructional Associate, Drama, Tarrant County College--Southeast1996-07-222000-05-12
Adjunct Instructor, Theatre Arts, Texas Wesleyan University1997-08-251997-12-12
Instructor, Theatre Arts, Univeristy of Texas at Arlington1999-08-012000-06-01
Adjunct Faculty, Drama, Tarrant County College--Southeast1999-08-012000-06-01
Instructor, Theatre Arts, University of Texas at Arlington1999-08-022000-07-31

Courses Taught at Amarillo College


Course IDCourse NameTerm
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2025SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2025SU
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2025SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2025SP
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2025SP
DRAM-1330-001Stagecraft I2025SP
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2025SP
DRAM-1310-006Theatre Appreciation2025SP
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2025FA
DRAM-1310-006Theatre Appreciation2025FA
DRAM-1342-001Costume Technology2025FA
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2025FA
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2025FA
DRAM-1310-CS1Theatre Appreciation2024SU
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2024SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2024SU
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2024SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2024SP
DRAM-1310-005Theatre Appreciation2024SP
DRAM-1310-006Theatre Appreciation2024SP
DRAM-1310-CS1Theatre Appreciation2024SP
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2024SP
DRAM-2355-001Script Analysis2024SP
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2024FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2024FA
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2024FA
DRAM-1310-006Theatre Appreciation2024FA
DRAM-2335-001Theatre Design2024FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2023SU
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2023SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2023SP
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2023SP
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2023SP
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2023SP
DRAM-1330-001Stagecraft I2023SP
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2023FA
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2023FA
EDUC-1100-022FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
DRAM-1342-001Costume Technology2023FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2023FA
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2023FA
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2022SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2022SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2022SP
DRAM-1310-005Theatre Appreciation2022SP
DRAM-2355-001Script Analysis2022SP
DRAM-1310-006Theatre Appreciation2022SP
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2022FA
DRAM-2335-001Theatre Design2022FA
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2022FA
EDUC-1100-004FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2022FA
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2022FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2021SU
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2021SU
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2021SP
DRAM-1310-005Theatre Appreciation2021SP
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2021SP
DRAM-1330-001Stagecraft I2021SP
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2021FA
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2021FA
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2021FA
DPO-101-CLUBDelta Psi Omega2021FA
DRAM-1310-002Theatre Appreciation2021FA
DRAM-1342-001Costume Technology2021FA
DRAM-1310-001Introduction to Theatre2020SU
DRAM-1310-002Introduction to Theatre2020SU
DRAM-1310-001Introduction to Theatre2020SP
DRAM-1310-003Introduction to Theatre2020SP
DPO-101-001Delta Psi Omega2020SP
DRAM-1310-004Introduction to Theatre2020SP
DRAM-2361-001History of the Theatre I2020SP
DRAM-1310-002Introduction to Theatre2020SP
DRAM-2335-001Theatre Design2020FA
DRAM-1310-001Theatre Appreciation2020FA
DRAM-1310-004Theatre Appreciation2020FA
DRAM-1310-005Theatre Appreciation2020FA
DRAM-1310-003Theatre Appreciation2020FA
DPO-101-001Delta Psi Omega2020FA

Other Credentials


Credential
THEA 630, Advanced Stagecraft I, Fall 1993 (relates to DRAM 1330, 1341, and 2331)
THEA 755, Production Management, Fall 1994 (relates to DRAM 1310, 2331, and HUMA 1315)
THEA 721, Advanced Directing I, Fall 1993 (relates to DRAM 1310 and HUMA 1315)
THEA 653, Periods and Styles I, Fall 1993 (relates to DRAM 1310, 1342, and HUMA 1315)
THEA 654, Periods and Styles II, Fall 1994 (relates to DRAM 1310, 1342, and HUMA 1315)
THEA 770, Technical Direction, Spring 1994 (relates to DRAM 1330 and 2331)
THEA 761, Scene Design III, Fall 1995 (relates to DRAM 1310, 1330, and HUMA 1315)
THEA 762, Costume Design III, Fall 1995 (relates to DRAM 1310, 1341, 1342, and HUMA 1315)
THEA 663, Lighting Design II, Spring 1995 (relates to DRAM 1310, 2331, and HUMA 1315)

Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards


Professional Presentations

2001 to present

Texas Educational Theatre Association/Adjudicator Organization certified_University Interscholastic League One-Act Play Critic Judge-over 20 contests and clinics judged as of 2012

University Interscholastic League Zone, District, and Area One-Act Play Contest Manager for Amarillo College and Boys Ranch-over forty contests managed for the 1A, 3AAAA, and 2AAAAA levels as of 2012

2010-2011

Host and Coordinator of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6's Regional Festival, Amarillo Civic Center and Globe News Center, Amarillo, TX (two spring festivals)

2010

Scenic Artist for the Lone Star Ballet production of Cinderella at the Globe News Center, Amarillo, TX

2008

Scenic Artist for the Lone Star Ballet production of The Nutcracker at the Globe News Center, Amarillo, TX

2005-2007

Host and Coordinator of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6's Texas State Festival, Amarillo College Experimental Theatre, Amarillo, TX (three fall festivals)

2007

Scenic Designer for the Lone Star Ballet production of Cinderella at the Globe News Center, Amarillo, TX

Director of the Merely Players production of The Women of Lockerbie at the Experimental Theatre, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

Scenic Designer for the Merely Players production of The Women of Lockerbie at the Experimental Theatre, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

2006

Scenic and Costume Designer for Odyssey, the gala opening of the Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX

Lighting designer for Merely Players production of Hamlet at the Experimental Theatre, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

2005

Scenic Artist for the Lone Star Ballet productions of Copellia and The Nutcracker at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, Amarillo, TX

Actor in Merely Players production of Baby with the Bathwater at the Experimental Theatre, Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

Costume Designer for the Lone Star Ballet production of The Nutcracker at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, Amarillo, TX

Scenic Artist for the Lone Star Ballet production of The Nutcracker at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, Amarillo, TX

2003

Scenic Artist for the Lone Star Ballet production of The Nutcracker at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, Amarillo, TX

Scenic Designer for the Civic Amarillo production of Les Miserables: School Edition at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium, Amarillo, TX

Scenic Artist for the Panhandle Historical Foundation production of Texas Legacies at the Pioneer Amphitheatre in Palo Duro Canyon, Canyon, TX

Actor for the Amarillo Little Theatre production of Chicago at the ALT Adventure Space, Amarillo, TX (Sergeant/Judge/Chorus)

2000

Cutter Draper for the Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX,            production of The Mystery of Irma Vep

Scenic Designer for the WaterTower Theatre, Addison, TX, production of Broadway Bound

First Hand for Irene Corey Design Associates, Dallas, TX, for the following projects:

                   BarneyT

                   Boss Dog

                   Wal-MartT Dog

                   Cox CableT Cat

                   Christmas Pageant Angel Wings

                   Christmas Pageant Soldier Garb

1998

Cutter/Draper for the Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, production of An Ideal Husband

Scenic Designer for the Hip Pocket Theatre, Fort Worth, TX, production of Fatty in Babylon

Scenic Artist for the Granbury Opera, Granbury, TX, productions            of My Fair Lady and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Technical Coordinator for the Texas Area V Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival at Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus, Arlington, TX

University Interscholastic League Area IAA One-Act Play Technical Director for Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus, Arlington, TX

University Interscholastic League Area IAAAA One-Act Play Technical Director for Tarrant County College-South Campus, Fort Worth, TX

Consultant for the Mansfield High School, Mansfield, TX production of Bye, Bye, Birdie

1997

Consultant for the Retta Baptist Church, Retta, TX, production of The Robe

Scenic Artist for the Granbury Opera, Granbury, TX, productions of Hello, Dolly!, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Sound of Music
Consultant for the Mansfield High School, Mansfield, TX production of The Wizard of Oz
University Interscholastic League Area IAA One-Act Play Technical Director for Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus, Arlington, TX

University Interscholastic League Area IAAAA One-Act Play Technical Director for Tarrant County College-South Campus, Fort Worth, TX

1996

First Hand for the Shakespeare in the Park, Fort Worth, TX, production of Much Ado About Nothing

Scenic and Costume Designer for the Fort Worth Theatre, Fort Worth, TX, production of The Rope Dancers

 1995

Teaching Assistant/Instructor for Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, teaching Theatre Appreciation

 

Committees/Offices
2005 to present

Texas Educational Theatre Association's Committee on Academic and Production Standards Member

2012 to present

Texas Educational Theatre Association Adjudicators Organization's Standards and Practices Committee Member (term ends in 2014)

2009-2011

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6's Texas Chair

2009

Texas Educational Theatre Association's Vice-President for the College/University section

2007-2009

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 6's Vice-Texas Chair

2003-2008

Texas Educational Theatre Association's Founders Scholarship Coordinator for the College/University section

2008

Texas Educational Theatre Association's Vice-President-Elect for the College/University section

 

Related Awards

2003-2011

Nominee for the Mead Faculty Excellence Award at Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX, on seven (7) occasions

2011

John F. Kennedy Center Award for service to the American College Theatre Festival, Region 6 (medal)

2010

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival commendation for hosting and coordination of the 2010 [2011] Region 6 Festival (plaque)

2005-2007

Excellence in Festival Hosting for the Texas Area Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

2005

Excellence in Support of Original Plays from the Texas Area III Kennedy Center               American College Theatre Festival at Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX for the production of Patrios

2005

Excellence in Festival Hosting from the Texas Area III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

2004

Texas Educational Theatre Association's Educator of the Year for Community Colleges at Houston, TX convention (plaque)

Excellence in Minimalist Staging from the Texas Area II Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Tarrant County College-Collin County Community College, Plano, TX for the production of Nora

1998

Excellence in Scenic Design from the Texas Area V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus, Arlington, TX for the production of The Wall of Water

1997

Excellence in Production Design from the Texas Area III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at the Scott Theatre, Fort Worth, TX for the production of Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music