Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Dr. Eric Ren
Professor of Theatre
Faculty profile
About Dr. Eric Ren
Eric Ren teaches Introduction to Acting and Dramatic Arts and leads sections of Core Capstone exploring the social role of public performance. A professional scenic and lighting designer, his creative research explores digital projection mapping and sustainable materials in modern stage design. He has designed over seventy stage productions for regional and university theatres.
Dr. Eric Ren is a member of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Scenic design
- Theatrical lighting
- Stage technology
- Production design
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 443
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Eric Ren isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Eric Ren teaches sections of CORE 400; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.