Jennifer Blackmer, Theatre and Dance Jennifer and her students will use theatre as a platform to explore the complexities of the Human Genome Project. The seminar will research the scientific and ethical implications of the Human Genome Project, work with the curators of Genetics: Decoding Life, an exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, and collaborate with experts in theatre and technology to develop ways to incorporate multimedia and animation into its production. The seminar will present several preliminary readings of its play at Muncie Civic Theatre. The final staged reading will be performed at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. The play will then be revised and fully produced as part of University Theatre’s 2006-2007 Season at Ball State University.    Jennifer Blackmer, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance, teaches courses in directing, acting and script analysis, and works as the Managing Director of University Theatre. She has written several experimental plays and directed productions of numerous classical and contemporary plays. • home • sitemap •