Associate Professor, Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Program
Producing Director of University Theatre Associate Professor & Head of Graduate Directing, Department of Theatre & Drama
EDUCATION
- M.F.A., University of Illinois-Champaign
- B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
SPECIALIZATION AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
Professor Saldivar began her career as a stage director in Chicago, Illinois, working with various homegrown non-union theatres. Shortly after arriving in Chicago in 1986, Blind Parrot Productions became her artistic home and allowed her opportunities to perform and direct in productions of Strindberg, Len Jenkins and other contemporary playwrights. She worked with international artists such Marie Irene Fornes and served as Director of Project Development where she instituted various original works. Along with her theatre work, Professor Saldivar worked as assistant producer on various radio commercials, Production Manager on the 1987 Off-Off Loop Theatre Festival, and a freelancer for various productions.
Upon coming to Wisconsin, Professor Saldivar worked as a Resident Director and Artistic Administrator for Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. During her time with Milwaukee Rep she served as director for numerous productions that included Midwestern and National premieres. As Artistic Administrator she served as Co-Director of the Internship Program that brought young actors, directors and dramaturgs to Milwaukee Rep. She served as casting director and assisted in coordinating creative teams.
Contact Norma Saldivar:
Department of Theatre & Drama
6008 Vilas Communication Hall
821 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
608-263-3356
fax: 608-263-2463
nsaldivar@wisc.edu