Biography

Rebecca Baker serves as associate professor of theatre. Professor Baker holds a B.A. (1973) and M.A. (1975) from Bob Jones University and an M.A. from the University of Cincinnati (1996). Her master’s degrees are in performance and speech pathology. She is a member of a national speech trainers association and specializes in professional voice work. Professor Baker serves as artistic chair of the Ohio Lyric Theatre, which produces musicals for the community as well as sponsoring KIDSTAGE, a drama outreach for local youth. She is active as an actor in local productions and serves as director for community and Cedarville University productions. Her classes focus on acting, vocal and physical skills for performance, and Christian approach to theatre as a vibrant connection in our culture. She and her husband, Wes, have four children — Vanessa, Nathan, Kati, and Elizabeth. Professor Baker was at Cedarville from 1977-79 and since 2001.