Welcome to the Performing Arts Department
The Performing Arts Department trains young artists to create a humane and just society through their craft. We see performance as a powerful tool for promoting positive change.
Degree Requirements
Faculty & Staff
Megan Nicely
Department Chair, Dance Coordinator and Advisor
(415) 422-3318
nicely@usfca.edu
Christine Young
Theater Faculty
(415) 422-3318
cyoung8@usfca.edu
Roberto Varea
Theater Coordinator and Advisor
(415) 422-2071
varea@usfca.edu
Amie Dowling
Dance Coordinator and Advisor
(415) 422-4888
asdowling@usfca.edu
Alexandra Amati
Music Faculty
(415) 422-2072
adamati@usfca.edu
Byron Au Yong
Music Coordinator and Advisor
(415) 422-4368
bauyong@usfca.edu
Joshua McDermott
Director of USF STAGES, Tech and Design Coordinator
(415) 422-2311
jmcdermott@usfca.edu
Beth Hersh
Production Manager
(415) 422-2311
ehersh@usfca.edu
Ian Fullmer
Marketing & Project Manager
(415) 422-4110
ifullmer@usfca.edu
Jessica Bockelman
Program Assistant
(415) 422-5979
jbockelman2@usfca.edu