Shannon Robert (USA 829) serves on the scene design faculty at Clemson University, on the faculty for the directing certification for the Hollins MFA playwriting program, and is an instructor for the Dramatists Guild of America Institute (working with playwrights on creating environment). Shannon received her MFA from Florida State University in 1992. While there, she studied at the Moscow Art Theatre. Shannon was previously design chair and regional vice chair for KCACTF4 and has served on the SETC board and executive committee. She was the scenic charge artist and craft/paint manager of Spoon Group in NY/NJ, working on Broadway/touring productions, including Spamalot, Hairspray, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, The Grinch, Grease, and Curtains.