Faculty Profile: John Dalziel
John Dalziel grew up interested in carpentry and painting. When he discovered theatre, he found a way to combine the two passions into a career.
The assistant professor of theatre and dance came to Alma in the fall of 2006 after earning his bachelor’s degree from Ripon College and his Master of Fine Arts degree, focusing on scenic design, from the University of Arkansas.
“One of the deciding factors to come to Alma was the fact that it is a small liberal arts college similar to the college where I received my undergraduate degree,” he says.
“I believe in the benefits of a liberal arts education and was very grateful to have a chance to teach at a liberal arts college,” he says.
During graduate school, Dalziel had a chance to teach students theatre design and discovered a love for teaching.
“I have to say my favorite part about teaching at Alma is the people that I work with both in and out of the classroom — the students as well as my colleagues in the theatre and dance department,” he says.
