Mr. Klenk has been a professor of theatre and humanities at Santa Fe College since 1991. He received his B.A. in theatre from Miami University, his M.A. in theatre from Kent State University with a thesis in directing for music theatre, and his M.F.A. in theatre performance from the University of...
Mr. Klenk has been a professor of theatre and humanities at Santa Fe College since 1991. He received his B.A. in theatre from Miami University, his M.A. in theatre from Kent State University with a thesis in directing for music theatre, and his M.F.A. in theatre performance from the University of Florida (phi kappa phi).
A former assistant curator of costume for the Western Reserve Historical Society, Mr. Klenk also designs costume for the stage. While every project is his favorite of the moment, past directing credits for Theatre Santa Fe and other venues include Falsettos, Quilt, Three Postcards, The Boys Next Door, Virgil's Dream, Trial By Jury, original musical revues, Lone Star/Laundry and Bourbon and The All Night Strut! Over 30 productions have received high awards including ACTF entries. Mr. Klenk regularly is asked to adjudicate productions (with Actf and Fcsaa, theatre division) throughout the State and region.
An accomplished vocalist and a member of Actors' Equity Association, Mr. Klenk has appeared with companies regionally in Ohio and locally with the Hippodrome State Theatre. He has served and continues to serve on the board of the Florida Theatre Conference (currently as sec./treasurer) and hosts the annual conference on the Santa Fe Campus each fall. Mr. Klenk teaches theatre classes and Dramatic Literature and is a past professor of American humanities and is committed to quality teaching, directing and coaching. Mr. Klenk has been recognized by Who’s Who in Education and Entertainment.