James Stenger

"I'm a third-generation graduate of M State. I liked that I could stay close to home and still pursue a degree in the arts. I was very involved in theatre and music while attending M State. I was fortunate to attend while Legacy Hall was being built, and the choir actually sang in the Hall while the floor was still dirt; it sounded as amazing in there then as it continues to sound today. I also spent a lot of time on the Waage Stage; I have never felt more powerful or supported as an artist than I did on that stage. 

M State gave me a safe place to explore all genres of the arts, and I graduated knowing I had the skills to pursue the arts as a career. I graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2013 with a degree in Theatre Arts and now work as a freelance theatrical designer. I have designed over 60 productions and also continue to push myself as a musician."