Experience
Teaching
Theatre arts instruction at universities, festivals, and community programs
Academic Positions
University Teaching
Utah Valley University
2014–2021Theatre Arts Department — Adjunct Instructor
Devised and taught Intro to Theatre for majors (3 sections), Intro to Theatre for non-majors (3 sections), Acting I for majors (2 sections), Acting I for non-majors (1 section), and Stagecraft (9 sections).
Utah State University Eastern
2015–2017Season Show Contracted Guest Director
Directed an adaptation of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as a season show, including workshops on Shakespeare's rhetoric, meter, and original practices. Adapted the First Quarto of Hamlet for production in the 2015–16 season. Directed Mark Twain's Is He Dead for the 2016–17 season.
Weber State University
2014–2016Performing Arts Department — Adjunct Instructor
Devised and taught Intro to Theatre (3 sections), Acting I (1 section), and Voice and Movement (1 section).
Dixie State University
2013–2014Theatre Department — Adjunct Instructor
Devised and taught Intro to Theatre (2 sections), Understanding Film (2 sections), and Directing II (1 section). Served as faculty dramaturg for two of the department's season shows.
Mary Baldwin College
2012Graduate Teaching Fellow — Theatre 101: Plays in Performance
Developed syllabus with curriculum and overall course structure, administered grades, gave feedback on class writing, led analytical discussions of plays attended.
Workshops & Guest Instruction
Festivals, Workshops & Guest Lectures
Roving Shakespeare
2012Workshop Leader — "Movement and Stock Characters in The Comedy of Errors"
Devised and adapted the workshop for grade school through undergraduate college ages. Organized assisting personnel and led the workshop.
Roving Shakespeare
2012Workshop Assistant — "Imbedded Stage Directions"
Worked on feedback panel in educational workshop development. Assisted leaders in administering the workshop.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
2012Education Intern & Regional Shakespeare Competition Adjudicator
Assisted in the education department with the Playmakers Program. Adjudicated and coached competition contestants on performance pieces. Assisted in education workshops such as "Original Practices" and "Shakespeare on a Shoestring."
Southern Virginia University
2012Guest Lecturer — "Macbeth: Staging the Supernatural"
Identified and workshopped the staging of Macbeth's supernatural moments.
Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
2008–2010Director of Apprentices (2010) / Camp Shakespeare Instructor (2008)
Coordinated apprentice efforts in carpentry, teaching, and Greenshow development. Oversaw Camp Shakespeare workshops. Collaborated on curriculum, workshopped with students, and taught workshops on the Commedia mask.
Pine View High School
2009Long-term Substitute Teacher — Acting, Film, Stage Craft
Assisted in curriculum development, instructed, directed, and administered grades.
Dixie State College
2008Guest Class Presenter & Community Improv Workshop Instructor
"Character Archetypes in Commedia" guest presentation. Developed curriculum and course structure for community improv workshops.
Horizon Academy
2006Dorm Parent / Workshop Instructor
Supervised students, led exercises, and taught workshops ranging from improv to general theatre games.
Boy Scouts of America
1999–PresentMerit Badge Counselor — Theatre, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery
Present, instruct, supervise, and test scouts in fulfilling merit badge requirements.