Jon Barr
Title: Chair, Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking; Associate Professor of Digital Filmmaking
Office Location: UTC 106
Phone: 575.562.2229
Education
M.F.A., Film and Media Arts, Temple University (2012)
B.A., Film and Media Arts, Temple University (2008)
Bio
Jon Barr is a filmmaker from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has worn many hats throughout his career, including restaurant manager, corporate sales representative, and landscape gardener. Jon returned to school to study film making in his mid-30s and hasn't looked back since. He holds an MFA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University. Jon's films encompass conventional narrative, experimental documentary and animation. Regardless of form, Jon's work often explores themes of power, mentor-ship, and tradition. Jon believes in film's ability to share stories and create emotional impact. He is an Associate Professor of Digital Film making at Eastern New Mexico University where he is privileged to teach screenwriting, directing, and editing to the Land of Enchantment's future storytellers.
Leonard Madrid
Title: Associate Professor of Theatre
Office Location: UTC 110
Phone: 575.562.2092
Education
M.F.A., Dramatic Writing, University of New Mexico (2008)
B.A., Design for Performance, University of New Mexico (2005)
B.F.A., Theatre, Eastern New Mexico University (1997)
Bio
Leonard Madrid is a New Mexican Theatre artist. He is currently the Artistic Director of Blackout Theatre in Albuquerque. His plays have received the Kennedy Centers award for Latinx playwrights three times. He has also participated in the Ignition Festival at Victory Gardens in Chicago, The Ground Floor at Berkeley Rep, and the Colorado Play Summit at the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
At ENMU, Leonard Teaches courses in acting and playwriting.
Shirlene Peters
Title: Administrative Assistant
Office Location: UTC 105
Phone: 575.562.2711
