May 22, 2020
Theatre professor receives two Helen Hayes Award nominations
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...I truly think that to be able to call theatre a way of life, in both practice and teaching, is a gift and a privilege..." –Milagros Ponce de LeónPonce de León joined the Penn State faculty in 2010 and has maintained an active professional career in and around Washington, D.C. Recent design credits include Silent Sky at Ford’s Theatre, Miss You Like Hell at Olney Theatre Center and Life is a Dream at Gala Hispanic Theatre. Upcoming design projects include scenic designs for Olney Theatre Center, Ford’s Theatre and Imagination Stage. Ponce de León is a member of United Scenic Artists Local-829, an Associate Artist at Ford’s Theatre and an Artistic Associate at Olney Theatre Center. “I have worked as a scenic designer for almost 20 years and I am still deeply moved by the power of theatre to touch and to heal people, those who are lucky enough to do it and those who get to experience it,” said Ponce de León. “From that perspective, I truly think that to be able to call theatre a way of life, in both practice and teaching, is a gift and a privilege — and the Helen Hayes nominations are a recognition of that love and dedication.”
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Schools and Departments:
School of Theatre
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre