Dean Hargrove

Assistant Professor of Performing Arts-Musical Theatre

We're looking for a new colleague who will teach foundational and upper-level musical theatre courses, supervise capstone projects, and work with colleagues on curricular and school innovations aligned with the professional field of performing arts with a focus on inclusive excellence. Could that be you? If so, check out the full position descrition and apply.

Wichita State University

College of Fine Arts

Guest Artist: DEAN HARGROVE

with: JEFF PETERS, STEVEN POSTER, & ALAN RACHINS

Photo of Dean Hargrove WSU alumnus and TV writer/producer Dean Hargrove’s will be in Wichita as honored guest at the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series on October 5, 2016. Shockers are invited to a special screening of Hargrove's short film "Tap World" and a panel discussion featuring Hargrove, producer Jeff Peters and cinematographer Steven Poster ASC. The foursome will conduct workshops, lead master classes, and host discussions while on campus. A full list of their schedule can be found here. Dean Hargrove behind camera

Dean Hargrove ’60, a 1996 WSU President's Medal recipient, has written and produced hundreds of television programs in the United States and around the world. Among his many Hollywood projects are the Bob Newhart Show, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., It Takes a Thief, Columbo, the Perry Mason Movies, and Matlock. Hargrove has deep roots in Kansas, and the connection is strong. Although the Iola native and University of Wichita political science graduate hasn't lived in his home state since 1960, he feels a sense of gratitude for the ways in which his education and experiences in Kansas have helped prepare him for life — and a most successful career. Jeff Peters film producer

Jeff Peters: "Tap Heat", the highly acclaimed short film that was also the inspiration for "Tap World", marked the film debut for producer Jeff Peters. Peters' work as producer for television includes the entire nine-season run of Matlock, the series pilot for Jake and the Fatman and the Perry Mason Movies of the Week. As a writer, Peters wrote for both the McBride and the Jane Doe Mystery Movie Series that aired on the Hallmark Channel.

Steven Poster ASC, launched his cinematography career in Chicago, at age 21, and began with filming television commercials, cinema verite documentaries, and industrial films. As director of photography, Poster has filmed a variety of motion pictures including "Stuart Little 2", "Daddy Day Care", "Rocky V", "The Cemetery Club", "Life Stinks", "Opportunity Knocks", "Next of Kin", "Big Top Pee-wee", and "Testament" as well as the controversial, award-winning music video for Madonna, Like a Prayer.

Alan Rachins is one of a very elite group of actors who has starred in two successful television series in his career: Dharma & Greg, in which he starred as Larry Finkelstein the hippie father, and the Emmy Award-winning L.A. Law, for which he created the complex character of Douglas Brackman that earned him both a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination. In addition to acting, his credits includes directing and writing episodes for such shows as Hill Street Blues and Knight Rider.