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Diana J. Crane

Coordinator; Associate professor of German and Fine Arts
  • Email Address: crane@rider.edu
  • Phone: (609) 921-7100, ext. 8301
  • Office: Taylor Hall 11
  • Mailing Address: 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540

Director, Arts and Sciences Program, 2003- .  Associate Professor of German and Fine Arts. BA (Honors), Leicester University; M Ed, London University; certificates from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, and The London Academy of Music and Drama. Studied privately with Alan Badel and Gwen Jones. Initially taught English and Dramatic Arts in Hamburg and was a creator, writer and performer for the North German Broadcasting Company school division, then taught German and Dramatic Arts in London. In the United States has performed in regional theaters, industrial films and numerous cabarets and one-woman shows of her own creation. Has directed "Plays for Living" for the Family Service Agency.  Has served as a grading consultant for the Educational Testing Service for the teaching certification in German. Has also served for 12 years as German instructor for the Siemens Corporation.   Is a dialect coach for professional and amateur theater companies and regularly appears as narrator or master-of-ceremonies for concerts and public events. Has given workshops in Improvisation, most recently at a conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Is involved in voice recordings for corporations, publishing companies and radio commercials. Faculty, Westminster Choir College of Rider University (1986-).