Education:

MFA: University of South Carolina

BA: State University of New York at Geneseo

 

Professional Credit (Regional):

Davidson College

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

ImaginOn Children’s Theatre

The Carolina Voices (annual Charlotte singing Christmas Tree)

Theatre Charlotte

 

Professional Credit (National):

The Smithsonian Institution

The Round House Theatre

Folger Shakespeare in Washington

Arena Stage

Actor’s Theatre of Louisville

The Center Dance Company

The University of Virginia, Heritage Rep.

University of Kentucky Theatre

University of South Carolina Theatre

Stephen Foster Productions

 

Favorite Directing Credits:

Our Town

Heathen Valley

Greater Tuna

The Butterfinger Angel

Dial M for Murder

 

Favorite Design Credits:

Frankenstein, The Rock Opera

Angels in America

Equus

Cabaret

The Love of the Nightingale

The Singing Christmas Tree

 

Additional:

24 years professional experience in Outdoor Drama

Member: Stephen Foster Drama Association. North Carolina Theatre Conference. South East Theatre Conference.

Former Board Member: Metrolina Theatre Association and Davidson Community Theatre

 

Personal:

Wife, Belinda Martone Higdon

Daughter, Olivia Anne Higdon

Cat: Stormy Night Higdon

 

I am originally from Bardstown, KY. In my career, I have worked with Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Elizabeth McGovern (Ordinary People), Yaphet Kotto (Alien), Richard Thomas (John-Boy), Zelda Fischlander (Founder-Arena Stage), Robert Witherow (Broadway Stage Manager), Jana Llynn (off-Broadway Stage Manager), Brooke Bagnall (2nd City/Chicago), Marty Singleton (Soloist Metorpolitan Opera), Merete Muenter (NY Choreographer)... among others.

 

I am a minor league baseball fan and a huge fan of The University of Kentucky. My wife's family are 80% owner's of the Pittsburgh Steelers. WE are big Steeler fans!!!