TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy is founded on instilling in students the importance of collaboration, creative problem-solving, and communication. I believe that collaboration provides the foundation for a successful career in theatre or in any other profession. The abilities to work with others and offer and accept criticism are fundamental skills for theatre designers, technicians, directors, actors, professors, etc. Similarly, I endeavor to teach all my students how to problem-solve, from putting up a show on a shoe-string budget to juggling the conflicting demands of an expressionist script. I also gear my classes toward the development of students’ communication skills, both oral and written. In the spirit of a true liberal arts education, I believe that students must be able to enter the job market with the ability to express themselves clearly and intelligently. In the process of teaching Theatre, I want to teach students how they can successfully navigate the world after graduation, regardless of their career choices.
Teaching
Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
TD/ART-130 Introduction to Design (Fall)
TD/ART-232 Scene Design (Spring)
TD/ART-130 Introduction to Design (Fall)
THEA-100-A Introduction to Theater (Spring)
TD/ART-231 Lighting Design (Spring)
TD/ART/MUS-233 Sound Design (Spring)
TD/ART-130 Introduction to Design (Fall)
CIE-100 Common Intellectual Experience (Fall)
TD/ART-130 Introduction to Design (Fall)
THEA-100-A Introduction to Theater (Fall)
Franklin and Marshall College (Lancaster, PA)
2020
2019
2019
2018
Theatre 229: Lighting Design (Spring)
Theatre 229: Lighting Design (Spring)
Theatre 228: Scene Design (Fall)
Theatre 228: Scene Design (Fall)
University of Southern Maine (Gorham, ME)
2016
2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 331: Set Design
Theatre 230: Designing for the Performer
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 230: Designing for the Performer
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 134: Production Management
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 134: Production Management
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 399: Beyond the Bulb: Space and Light
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 134: Production Management
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 491: Independent Project: Becoming a Master Electrician
Theatre 490: Independent Study in Stage Management
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 491: Independent Project: Stage Management
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 430: Advanced Lighting Design
Theatre 491: Independent Project in Advanced Theatrical Design
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 134: Production Management
Theatre 337: Sound Design
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum (Fall & Spring)
Theatre 491: Independent Project: Advanced Lighting Design
Theatre 335: Stage Lighting
Theatre 105: Lighting Practicum
Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
2001-2003
2000-2003
Lighting Laboratory (Design & Practice)
Production Practicum (Lights & Set)
Assistant Teaching
Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
2001-2003
Lighting Design
Guest Lectures & Workshops
2014
2013
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2005
2003
2003
2002
1999
1999
Creating a Portfolio," University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 141: Theatre Workshop)
"Creating a Portfolio," University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 141: Theatre Workshop)
"Creating a Portfolio," University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 141: Theatre Workshop)
“A Process for Lighting the Stage,” Maine Educational Theatre Conference
“Lighting & Sound Design,” University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 134: Production Management)
“Sound in Multimedia Productions,” University of Southern Maine Art Department (Advanced Digital Art & Printmaking)
“Lighting & Sound Design,” University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 134: Production Management)
“Lighting: A Workshop for High School Students,” Maine Educational Theatre Conference
“Lighting & Sound Design,” University of Southern Maine Theatre Department (THE 134: Production Management)
“Lighting & Sound Design,” West Chester University
“Design Analysis,” Delaware Theatre Co. Young Critics High School Program
“The Elements of Lighting & Scenic Design,” Temple University
“Lighting Design in Practice,” Temple University
“The Art of Stage Management,” Penn State, Abington
“What is Theatre?” Penn State, Abington