Mark DiPietro

Professor of Theatre, Speech and Dance

Mark DiPietro is a graduate of Siena Heights University with a BA in Theatre and holds an MFA in acting from Brandeis University and also spent a year as an Artist-in-Residence. He is certified with the Society of American Fight Directors in multiple weapons and forms of stage combat. Mark is a seasoned director, fight choreographer and actor that has toured and worked extensively throughout New England, New Jersey and New York. He is a member of the board of directors at the Croswell Opera House where he also regularly directs productions. He is a recipient of the Eileen K. Rice Award for Outstanding Teaching and winner of the St. Dominic Award.

Michael Yuen

Chair, Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance

Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre

Michael Yuen is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BFA in musical theatre and holds an MA in Theatre from Siena Heights University. As a performer he has performed professionally on national tour, television and film. Michael has directed, music directed, choreographed and taught musical theatre domestically and internationally over the course of his teaching career. He is the founder and director of the award-winning Siena Heights University Acapelicans and also serves as the group’s vocal arranger.