Jimmy Chrismon
Associate Professor of Theatre Teacher Education
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 202
Office Hours
By appointment
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Biography
Dr. Jimmy Chrismon is a theatre educator with 17 years of experience in the public schools of North and South Carolina. He was adjunct theatre faculty member at Winthrop University and Central Piedmont Community College. He has acted, directed, designed, and produced professionally for 23 years. He received his BA in Theatre Education from UNC Charlotte where he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. He received his MEd in Theatre Education from UNC Greensboro and his EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University.
Current Courses
THE 105.001 Diversity in Theatre
THE 499.002 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
THE 285.001 Orientation to Theatre Teacher Education II
THE 458.001 Orientation to Theatre Teacher Education II
THE 498.003 Professional Practice
THE 213.001 Theatre For Social Change
THE 112.001 Theatre Teacher Education Seminar
Research Interests & Areas
Trauma informed directing, Theatre teacher wellness, Intimacy choreography, Utilizing Theatre of the Oppressed techniques in counseling and education, Mental Health Coordinator in Creative Spaces
EDD Curriculum and Instruction
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
Other Theatre Education
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Arts Theatre Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Outstanding University Teaching Award Tenure Track Faculty
Illinois State University
2024
Outstanding College Teaching Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2024
Outstanding School Teaching Award.
Illinois State University
2024
The Johnny Saldana Outstanding Professor of Theatre Education Award
American Alliance for Theatre and Education
2022
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Service Initiative Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine arts
2021
School Service Initiative Award
ISU_ School of Theatre and Dance
2021
School Teaching Award
ISU- School of Theatre and Dance
2020
School Service Initiative Award
ISU- School of Theatre and Dance
2019
Grants & Contracts
Harmon Arts Grant. The Harmon Arts Grant Program- Town of Normal. Local. (2025)
Dean's Travel Grant: SETC. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2024)
Theatrical Intimacy Diplomas. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2024)
FireBird Grant (Undergraduate Student Research Grant). Office of Student Research. Illinois State University. (2021)
School of Theatre and Dance Culturally Responsive Book Club. Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Illinois State University. (2021)
Trauma Informed Directing URG. College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2020)
Intimacy Choreography Training- Faculty Development Grant. College of Fine Arts. Illinois State University. (2019)
DART Training. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2018)
Dean's Travel Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2018)
New Faculty Start-Up Support Program. Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Illinois State University. (2017)
Performances and Exhibits
Dreamgirls
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Community Players Theatre. January 2026 - April 2026
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Community Players Theatre. January 2026 - April 2026
Something Rotten
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois High School Theatre Festival. June 2026 - January 2027
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois High School Theatre Festival. June 2026 - January 2027
A Monster Calls
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. September 2025 - March 2026
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. September 2025 - March 2026
Alias Grace
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Heartland Theatre Company. January 2025 - February 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Heartland Theatre Company. January 2025 - February 2025
Blood Wedding
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. November 2025 - February 2026
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. November 2025 - February 2026
Into the Woods
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
August 2025 - October 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
August 2025 - October 2025
Newsies
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois High School Theatre Festival. June 2025 - January 2026
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois High School Theatre Festival. June 2025 - January 2026
Next To Normal
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
University High School. August 2025 - October 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
University High School. August 2025 - October 2025
One Act One Voice One Act Festival
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. June 2025 - December 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. June 2025 - December 2025
The Art of Dining
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. August 2025 - November 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. August 2025 - November 2025
The Baker's Wife
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
August 2025 - August 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
August 2025 - August 2025
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
March 2025 - April 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
March 2025 - April 2025
Witch
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. October 2025 - November 2025
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University- SOTDF. October 2025 - November 2025
#Enough
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Nomad Theatre Company. October 2024 - November 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Nomad Theatre Company. October 2024 - November 2024
#Enough
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Nomad Theatre Company. August 2024 - November 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Nomad Theatre Company. August 2024 - November 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - April 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - April 2024
Arsenic and Old Lace
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. October 2024 - November 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. October 2024 - November 2024
Bright Star
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Palmetto High School. February 2024 - April 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Palmetto High School. February 2024 - April 2024
Dr Voynich and Her Children
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Coalescence Theatre Project. August 2024 - November 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Coalescence Theatre Project. August 2024 - November 2024
Fun Home
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. January 2024 - March 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. January 2024 - March 2024
Honey Bee Baby
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. August 2024 - September 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. August 2024 - September 2024
I Want to Fuck Like Romeo and Juliet
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - April 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - April 2024
In Pieces
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - March 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
School of Theatre and Dance. January 2024 - March 2024
Our Eperience with the Zombie Apocalypse
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. March 2024 - April 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. March 2024 - April 2024
Puffs
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. August 2024 - November 2024
Jimmy Douglas Chrismon
Illinois State University. August 2024 - November 2024
Book, Authored
Chrismon, J., & Carter, A. Trauma-Informed Practices in 9-12 Theatre Education. Routledge (2025)
Journal Article
Chrismon, J., & Marlin-Hess, M. Intimacy Direction Best Practices for School Theatre. No. Drama Research: international journal of drama in education 14.1 (2023): 18.
Chrismon, J., & Carter, A. The absence of trauma-informed practices in the high school production process: A qualitative study. Youth Theatre Journal (2023): 16.
Chrismon, J. Trauma Informed Practices in Theatre Education. Patti O. Davis (EDs). Pathways to Research (2022): 20.
Vetere, M., & Chrismon, J. Drama-Based Inclusion: How Creative Dramatic Play Enhances Belonging and Understanding in an Online Class. World Federation of Education Associations 4.2 (2022): 94-101.
Chrismon, J. TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR PERCEPTIONS OF TRAITS, CHARACTERISTICS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES OF EFFECTIVE THEATRE TEACHERS. Robyne Elder, EdD (EDs). Educational Leadership in Action 6.1 (2019)
Chrismon, J. Wellness Practices for Pre-Service Theatre Teachers. Patti O. Davis (EDs). Pathways to Research: 23.
Other
Chrismon, J. THED Talks Podcast (2026)
Chrismon, J. EP Vol. 1 (2025)
Presentations
Audition Strong. Illinois High School theatre Festival. Illinois High School theatre Festival. (2026)
Brushing Up on Scenic Painting. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Dance Call Boot Camp!. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Fake It 'til You Make It: A Guide to Improv. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
From Script to Sketch!. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
How to be a Stage Boss!. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Intro to Directing. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Mastering your Monologue. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Mindfulness and Movement: Caring for the Actor’s Instrument. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Shakesperean Rizz 101: How to creatively be a Rizzler. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Sketch Comedy 101!. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
Tale as Quick as Time. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. (2026)
A Full-Body Warmup for the Actor”. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Blocking Olympics. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Creating Change Conversation. Creating Change Conversation. Momentum Stage. (2025)
Direct Your Way Into Theatre!. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Drag/Theatre Professionalism: How to Make The Field Werk for You. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Game On!: Theatre Games for Everyone. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
I wasn't taught that!. American Alliance for Theatre and Education 2025 Conference. American Alliance for Theatre and Education. (2025)
Objects Can Speak: A Devised Theatre Workshop. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Shakey-speare. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Special Effects Makeup For The Stage. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Stage Management: Booking and Calling Cues. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Sweat marks all on YOUR clothes” brat ft. SUZUKI. Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Illinois Theatre Association. (2025)
Trauma-Informed Practices for Arts Teachers. Fine Art Common Institute Day. Illinois District 125. (2025)