Teaching
(above) John created a drama-infused residency for AP English Literature & Composition that empowered students to investigate the poem "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop in order to create a piece of verbatim theatre. Click the image for a glimpse into the residency, as covered by the Collier County Public Schools' media team
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The Conservatory at Gulfshore Playhouse
John is currently the Conservatory Manager at Gulfshore Playhouse after 3 seasons as Education Associate. Key duties include:
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Graduate Teaching Associate at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Education Intern at Lexington Children's Theatre
In the 2019-2020 season, John worked as an education intern at Lexington Children's Theatre. During this internship, John's duties included:
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Teaching Artist with the Moundville Arts Experience
In January of 2019, John was part of a team of teaching artists from Samford University that pioneered a relationship between Samford's Theatre for Youth department and the Hale County School System in Moundville, Alabama. This school system does not have any of its own arts education, so for many students involved with the program, this was their first opportunity to explore the arts as a participant rather than a spectator. You can read an article about the residency here. During this residency, John's responsibilities included:
In January of 2019, John was part of a team of teaching artists from Samford University that pioneered a relationship between Samford's Theatre for Youth department and the Hale County School System in Moundville, Alabama. This school system does not have any of its own arts education, so for many students involved with the program, this was their first opportunity to explore the arts as a participant rather than a spectator. You can read an article about the residency here. During this residency, John's responsibilities included:
- Teaching an introduction to directing course to 6th and 7th grade students that covered the basics of stage composition to work toward creating dynamic stage pictures (see his lesson plans here)
- Leading first grade students through a creative retelling of Zoogie Boogie Fever! by Sujean Rim utilizing puppets and movement
- Assistant teaching an acting masterclass to 6th and 7th grade students, where he helped guide students through the process of creating their own world within which their "open scenes" took place, as well as assisted in the development of character
- Assisted in the devising of an original play based on the myth of Pandora's Box, performed by the 6th and 7th grade students
- Led physical warm-ups to prepare the students to exercise their bodies, voices, and imaginations
- Led end-of-the-day rituals in order to reflect on the day, determine if objectives were met, and to continue to facilitate the formation of a safe transitional space for his students
Education Intern at the Omaha Theater Company for Young People (The Rose Theater)
In the Summer of 2018, John completed the Teaching Artist internship with the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. During this internship, John had the opportunity to:
In the Summer of 2018, John completed the Teaching Artist internship with the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. During this internship, John had the opportunity to:
- Co-direct the premiere production of The Giant Who Chased the Moon and Other Balinese Tales and a production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
- Solo teach an acting workshop that focused on Konstantin Stanislavski's Circles of Attention and how it influences Non-Verbal Acting technique (see his lesson plan here) in the conservatory program (ages 13-18).
- Co-teach workshops on teaching artistry, improvisation, and devising in the conservatory program (ages 13-18).
- Co-teach an introductory course to Directing to high school students, which culminated in his students having the opportunity to direct younger students in short scenes.
- Co-teach creative drama camps based on Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and Disney films.
Imagine! Summer Theatre Camp
In the summer of 2017, John served as a counselor for Samford University's annual Imagine! Summer Theatre Camp. John worked with 13-17 year old students, and over the course of the camp, John had the opportunity to:
In the summer of 2017, John served as a counselor for Samford University's annual Imagine! Summer Theatre Camp. John worked with 13-17 year old students, and over the course of the camp, John had the opportunity to:
- Teach a directing elective that covered the basics of stage composition
- Lead masterclasses in acting technique and approaching Shakespearean texts
- Assistant teach masterclasses in improvisation
- Assistant teach an elective in Musical Theatre Dance
- Assistant direct an abridged production of A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Lead small groups of students in camp activities, such as scavenger hunts and physical challenges
- Lead morning warm-ups for all campers, ages 5-17
