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Spencer Dee Hansen

  • Asst Professor of Practice - School of Theatre, Dance, & Film
Portrait of Spencer Dee Hansen

Biography and expertise

I have trained and worked in both the fields of Music Direction and Performance for nearly fifteen years. Throughout my university education at Texas State University and West Virginia University, I have pursued mastery in both Performance and Music Direction. Outside of education, I have worked professionally (in NYC, on tour, and regionally) as a performer and music director. Academically, my teaching experience began during my undergraduate education where I served as Accompanist, Assistant Music Director, and Teaching Assistant. I have continued to ​cultivate my skills in ​Performance, Music Direction, and Education in order to ​provide as wholistic of a ​Musical Theatre education as possible.

Education

Master's Degree

MFA in Acting

West Virginia University, 2024

Bachelor's Degree

BFA in Musical Theatre

Texas State University, 2017

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • A Christmas Carol. West Virginia Public Theatre. 2024.
    Performances:
    • West Virginia Public Theatre. December 2021 Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV.
    • West Virginia Public Theatre. December 2024 Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV.
  • Music Director/Composer/Keys 1, A Christmas Carol. December 2021 - December 2024.
    Performances:
    • West Virginia Public Theatre. December 2021 Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV.
    • West Virginia Public Theatre. December 2024 Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV.
  • Music Director/Orchestrator/Keys 1, Narnia: The Musical. November 2023 - December 2023.
    Performances:
    • November 2023 - December 2023 Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV.
    • (Invited) Reviewed by: Esteban Fernandez.
  • Keys 1, Sweeney Todd. October 30, 2025 - November 23, 2025.
    Performances:
    • November 18, 2025 - November 23, 2025 Harrison Theatre, Texas State University.
  • Music Director/Keys, Leslie McDonel Live. October 10, 2025 - October 14, 2025.
    Performances:
    • Zach Theater. October 14, 2025 The Topfer, Austin, TX.
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  1. University Mentor

    Johnny Mercer Foundation Young Songwriter Intensive