Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Jenny McKnight is in her sixth year as Professor of Practice in Acting & Directing. Prior to joining the faculty at IU, Jenny taught at The University of Arkansas and Oklahoma City University. For IU Theatre, she’s directed The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Only Child, Little Women, Tiger Beat, Waycross, Bowling for Beginners, and The 39 Steps. She also serves as Intimacy Choreographer and Consultant for departmental productions. Regionally, Jenny has directed Measure for Measure at Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Leipzig at Jewish Theatre of Bloomington and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Cardinal Stage. A proud union member of both Stage Directors & Choreographers Society and Actors’ Equity Association, Jenny has enjoyed opportunities to perform at Chicago-area and regional theatres including The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Victory Gardens, Northlight Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Indiana Repertory, Milwaukee Repertory, Kansas City Repertory, Clarence Brown Theatre, and Arizona Theatre Company, among many others.