UC SANTA CRUZ, CROWN COLLEGE 2019-2023 Core Instructor and Theatre Director
Ethical and Political Implications of Emerging Technologies
Developing strategies for critically reading and analyzing readings about technology. Exploring the different units of the course:
A.I – Artificial Intelligence
History of technologies
Genetic engineering and medical technologies
Humanism and transhumanism
Privacy and surveillance
Capitalism and globalism
Digital connectivity
Climate change
Crown 79: Introduction to Social and Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies
An introduction to university intellectual life primarily for transfer students whose main goal is the integration into a community of learning that focuses on the topic of emerging technologies. Research on this topic is articulated around a group project, which also will be used to teach strategies for effective work in groups, which is an essential skill in most fields and of particular relevance to STEM disciplines and is also a powerful way to foster sense of belonging.
Digital Theatre Workshop (Crown 96) The main work of this class utilizes a play, which addresses the impact of technology in society, and then students actively engage in an immersive learning environment thereby producing and performing in a collaborative show presentation. Using theatre and film as a medium for analysis. Particularly important is to have access to experiential learning. Therefore students work collectively in mounting a theatre production.
CABRILLO COLLEGE Aptos, CA 2022-2023 Director/Instructor
Beginning Intermediate /Advanced Acting Technique
Improvisation
Director “Romeo and Julieta.” Wrote and Directed new bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic love story set upon the eve of Día de Los Muertos in romantic Mexico City. Three sold-out weekends (nine performances)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ 2017-2018, School Year Graduate Assistant Teacher
Introductory Studies in Acting
Introduction to basic acting skills and the problems of performance. Concentrates on expanding a range of expression and ability to respond to and analyze dramatic text. Designed for students with little or no experience in acting.
MIRAMAR HIGH SCHOOL, FL 2016-2017, School Year Drama Teacher
Introduction to Drama
The fundamentals of theatre including acting, costumes, lighting, set design, playwriting and dramatic structure.
BROWARD COLLEGE 2010-2014 Adjunct Professor
Theatre Appreciation
A course designed to acquaint the student with the elements of theatre and how they combine and interact to create the live theatre experience. Lecture and discussion will investigate the nature and art of theatre, while the viewing of videotaped and live stage plays will furnish examples of the various dramatic genres, including tragedy, comedy and musical theatre.
Acting 1
Study and development of acting skills concentrating on the student's ability to believe and exist in imaginary circumstances as if they were real, and to transmit those beliefs clearly and artfully to an audience.
Acting 2
Building on the foundations established in Acting I, Acting II focuses on a close examination of the dramatic text, which becomes the basis for character development and scene work. Students will analyze and perform two scenes and two monologues during the term. Students will learn to use their bodies as artistic instruments with ease and concentration, expressive of the inner and outer life of a given character.
MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE 2009-2010 Adjunct Professor
Theatre Appreciation
The development of drama from its beginning to contemporary theatre. Included are the analyses and study of major plays exemplary of outstanding periods of theatre history. Required of drama and drama education majors. Fulfills Gordon Rule.
Acting 1
The fundamentals of stage performance, stressing voice, movement, and the more formal and technical aspects of the actor’s art. May be repeated for credit. (3 hr. lecture)
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Professor of Theatre and Department Business Manager 2000-2005
Theatre Appreciation
A study of theatre: process and product, introducing the past of theatre, its literature and traditions; and the means by which theatre is produced: acting, directing and visual design.
Stage Management
A two-part course introducing practical methods of stage management and aspects of theatre administration: marketing, budgeting, box office, fundraising.
Introduction to Acting
An introduction to the acting process. Self-awareness, physical and vocal control, basic stage techniques and beginning scene work will be studied. Intended for the student with little or no acting experience.
Special Topics in Theatre
Lecture-lab studies in particular areas of theatre production, one area per semester, including prop making, sound design, and special effects.
Methods of Teaching Theatre
Theory and practice in developing skills as a high school director/teacher. Review texts and resource materials develop a theatre education philosophy and practice teaching strategies. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Internship Experience
Experience in theatrical services gained through work with professionals. Prerequisites: Theatre Major and permission of the advisor.