Jan Wikstrom

Jan Wikstrom (Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Acting, Resident Vocal Coach)

M.F.A. Classical Acting, The George Washington University B.F.A. Acting, University of Southern California
Areas of Emphasis: Voice and Speech, Acting, Alexander Technique, Yoga

Jan Wikstrom is an Assistant Professor of Acting and Voice. Having served on the faculties of Millikin University and the University of Florida as well, her professional acting credits include appearances at such venues as the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Hippodrome State Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, and the George Street Playhouse. Roles include Nora in A Doll's House, the title role in Candida, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, and Vivian in Wit. Jan's extensive experience with high school students (which has earned her the Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award and nine National Foundation for the Arts Awards) led her to create workshops and curricula for young people, and eagerly accept the responsibilities of Recruitment Coordinator for TPS. Jan's interests include the work of Uta Hagen, with whom Jan studied for many years, and who inspired the recent "Hagen Legacy" acting class at KSU. Jan is certified to teach both Yoga and the Alexander Technique. She is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, and is currently completing the requirements as a teacher of Knight/Thompson Speechwork as well. Jan received her M.F.A. in Classical Acting from The George Washington University and her B.F.A. in Acting from the University of Southern California.