Inspired by Campbell, Montessori, Bogart
Teaching
Collegiate Courses
Theatre 100
My Introduction to Theatre & Theatre History course is not your typical lecture. Throughout the semester every student finds themselves performing some aspect of theatre in front of their peers as we discus different styles, historical periods, and elements of a production. They also attend local theatrical performances and write Critical Reflections (that A.I. programs cannot produce) analyzing the craft as well as the When, Where, Why, and How of the Production. Whenever possible, I bring in a variety of professional theatre artists either in person or virtually to discuss their work. My approach caters to Non-Theatre Majors, and I delight in helping students apply theatrical practices to their own unique career paths.
Students demonstrating changes in Blazer styles throughout the 20th Century for a discussion about Costume Design
Students touring the Clarence Brown Theatre before a production of Candide
THEA 101 at Wesleyan University, 2017
Acting Technique
Students engage in exercises that address fundamental elements for an actors craft, scene study that explores a variety of styles, and a final production project. This class created Act II of Tectonic's The Laramie Project set as a community therapy session.