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Assistant Professor of Dramatic Arts & Dance Email Me Office: FH326 Phone: 631-244-3347 School of Arts & Sciences - Division of Arts & Humanities Dowling College Oakdale, NY 11769 Kimberly Poppiti is on sabbatical leave for the 2007-2008 academic year conducting research on equestrian theatrical performance. She can be contacted via email at poppitik@dowling.edu
Education Ph.D. New York UniversityM.F.A. Stony Brook University B.A. Stony Brook University Course Taught & Syllabi
Publications In May 2003 I received my Ph.D. from New York University where I wrote my doctoral thesis entitled, "Pure Air and Fire: Horses and Dramatic Representations of horses on the American Theatrical Stage." Prior to that, I wrote 2 award-winning stage plays that were produced at various locations throughout New York State. I also hosted and produced the cable access television show "Password Pistachio." I have written numerous articles on equestrian themes that have been published in "Horse People" magazine, including an article on intercollegiate riding at Dowling. I recently published an article on the potential uses and benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy in the treatment of depression entitled, "Horse Therapy and Depression" which appeared in the July 2005 issue of Natural Horse Magazine."My more recent publications include: Summer 2006
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland, September 2006 - June 2007 Editor for text: "Jim Henson Artist-in-Residence, 2006-2007: Blair Thomas: An interactive feature" Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland, 2006. "Cavalia Soars: Equestrian Theatrical Performance Mingles Traditional and Innovative Forms Onstage." Natural Horse Magazine, 2006 "Overcoming Fear" Natural Horse Magazine, 2005 "Horses and Depression" Natural Horse Magazine, 2005 Presentations I presented a paper on 19th century theatrical treadmill/panorama stage machinery at the 2003 Humanities and Technologies conference hosted by Dowling College. I also chaired a panel on "Symbolic uses of communication" and presented a related paper at the 2004 New York State Communications Association conference.Association Memberships Association for Theatre in Higher EducationAmerican Alliance for Theatre and Education National Communications Association New York State Communication Association La Leche League International Committees I have served on various committees at Dowling over the years. Currently I am serving on:The CIAO committee (and I taught ÒTheatre in EnglandÓ over the Wintermester in 2004). The Honors Program Committee The Safety Committee The Faculty Division Chairs Committee (I chair the department of Dramatic Arts and Dance) I also coordinate the Liberal Arts Leadership Development Program Club Affiliations I am advisor of the DRAMA CLUB at Dowling. In the spring of 2005, we produced "The Fantasticks" and I will direct ÒGodspellÓ this spring.I am also a "ni-dan" (a second-degree black belt) and advise the Dowling Karate Club, which is on a temporary hiatus but should be back in action soon! Special Interests and/or Hobbies Horses, tennis, yoga, and karate.Additional Links Dowling College Drama ClubDowling College Karate Club Loft Theatre Reference Adjunct Professor Alison Russell: http://www.sunysb.edu/theatrearts/faculty/russell.html Michael C. Savino: webpage and ENG066A syllabus 
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