UNION THEATRE DIRECTOR PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Jackson, Tenn. — David Burke, director of theatre at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, attended and taught at the 1997 International Christians in the Theatre Arts conference, held this year on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.
From June 11-15, 400 participants joined together at the Sandy Cove Christian Conference Center for various discussions and presentations on the topic of "Divine Comedy: Humor and Faith."
The participants came from all around the globe and ranged from professional actors and teachers to amateurs and church dramatists.
Burke presided over a two-part session on "Enhancing Creativity and Imagination." This philosophical and hands-on workshop focused on the nature of imagination and creativity.
Burke, who has been an active member of CITA since 1990, is an associate professor of theatre at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and was recognized as the University's Faculty Member of the Year in 1994.