Mike Banta joined the Theatre Department in 2008. Previous credits include Hudson Scenic Studio, New York City Opera, Bard SummerScape Festival, Utah Shakespearean Festival, and various regional theatres, theme parks, and cruise ships. He was also an Adjunct Professor at NYC College of Technology (CUNY) from 2005 to 2010. Mike holds an MFA in Technical Design and Production from Yale School of Drama and a BA in Drama from the University of Virginia.