| Ken Dorst received his B.S. Degree in 1952 and his Master’s Degree the following year at Northwestern University. He was hired in 1957 at San Jose State University and in 1966 completed his Ph.D at the University of Denver. During his time at San Jose State he created the Musical Theatre minor and created the History of Musical Theatre course. Dr. Dorst also taught Stage Lighting Design, American Musical Theatre and served as the Academic Coordinator for Drama and a Chairperson for the Graduate Committee.
|
|
The Ken Dorst Keylight award was inaugurated in 1988 by the Theatre Arts Department and is given for Excellence in Artistry in Stage Lighting. |
