HIGHLIGHTS
• MFA in Theatre Directing
• Direction of Over 26 Plays and Musicals for Professional and Educational Venues
• Expertise in teaching Musical Theatre, Acting, Artistic Directing, Directing, Movement for Actors, Theatre Management and Production, Marketing and Publicity, Stage Management, Theatre History, Shakespeare, Greek Theatre at University level
• Experience in recruiting and in curriculum development
CURRENT POSITION
Assistant Professor of Theatre
King University, Bristol IN EDUCATION
MFA Directing, University of Arkansas, 2012. Dissertation theses: direction of Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka. G.P.A. 4.0
Ph.D Architecture for Performance, University of Genoa, Italy, 2002. Dissertation thesis on Site Specific Theatre. GPA 4.0
BFA Architecture, University of Genoa, Italy, 2001. Dissertation thesis on the scenic design for Man and Superman by G.B. Shaw. Graduated Magna Cum Laude
SPECIFIC TRAINING
Michael Chekhov (Module 1) – Kent State University/Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium (2014)
Linklater (Dianna Schoenborn, 2013) – NYC (2013)
Stage Combat (Ted Sharon) – University of Arkansas (2011)
Moment Work Workshop – level 1 (with Moises Kaufman) – University of Arkansas (2011)
Physical Action & Psychotechnique – Ostrenko Method – Bergamo, Italy (2011)
Movement for Actor – Theatre de la Mezzanine – Teatro dell’Archivolto, Genova, Italy (2001)
Postgraduate Scenic workshop – Central Saint Martin School of Art and Design, London, UK (2001)
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
2012-2015 Grand Valley State University, School of Communication
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Co- Director Italy Study Abroad Italy Theatre ProgramIntroduction to Theatre, Theatre Production, Acting Process, Directing II, Movement for Actors, Acting in Musical Theatre, Bard To Go (also listed under Directing and Shakespeare in Performance), Music Art and Theatre For Elementary Education
2010-2012University of Arkansas, Department of Theatre
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Lecture, Directing I
2007-2009 Consortium Educational Consulting (for Maryland University)
Instructor History of Italian Theatre
2005-2009 University of Genova, Italy
Visiting Professor Position
New Perspectives in ancient Architecture and Ancient Drama, The Evolution of Space in Greek and Roman Theatre
SEMINAR AND WORKSHOPS
Respondent – SpotsopWest Festival
Ypres – Belgium – July 2015
Athe Scottsdale 2014 – 10 Minute Play Festival
New Play Development: Designer for two plays (Hush, by Denise Hinson – directed by Sue Klemp; The Last Parnassus by Fonzie Geary – directed by Becky Prophet)
Classic Characters in Monologues – Playwrights Horizons
Workshop: Acting Instructor
Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42 Street – New York City. August 15-18, 2014.
Valle Christi Summer School – CFA Genova (Italy)
Workshop: Chekhov Technique
Genova, Italy. July 14-20, 2014.
10th International Festival of Theatre Making, Athens (Greece)
Workshop: Movement for Actors
Athens, Greece. June 29-July 5, 2014.
“Clytemnestra: A Conversation”
Seminar: Invited Guest Speaker
University of Missouri, Columbia. April 22, 2014.
“A Physical Approach to Acting” – KCACTF Region III Conference
Workshop Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University, January 10, 2014.
KCACTF Region III Conference
Conference Respondent
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, January 7, 2015
Saginaw Valley State University, January 7- 11, 2014.
Michigan Thespian Festival
Acting with Michael Chekhov – Workshop Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University, December 6, 2014.
Michigan Thespian Festival
Acting Judge
Saginaw Valley State University, December 6, 2013.
9th International Festival of Theatre Making, Athens (Greece) – Workshop: Movement for Actors
Athens, Greece. June 30-July 6, 2013.
“Creating your character through movement” – KCACTF Region III Conference
Workshop Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University, January 11, 2013.
Michigan Thespian Festival
Movement for Actors – Workshop Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University, December 6, 2012.
DIRECTING
2015 Indoor/Outdoor, by Kenny Finkle – AIE productions, Lake Effect Fringe Festival, Grand Rapids, MI
Restoration Comedy, by Amy Freed, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi
2014 The Women of Lockerbie, by Deborah Brevvort, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi
Clytemnestra, edited by Kiara Pipino, United Solo Festival, NYC
Happy Birthday Shakespeare!, Festival Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Northeast, by Torsten Buchsteiner, Actors’ Theatre, Grand Rapids MI
The How and The Why, by Sarah Treem, Dogstory Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI
Bard To Go Puzzle The Will by Kiara Pipino and Jason Flannery, Grand Valley
State University, Allendale, MI (the production toured Europe in March 2014)
The Understudy, by Theresa Rebeck – AIE productions, Lake Effect Fringe Festival, Grand Rapids, MI
The Wrong End of the Telescope, by Adam E. Douglas from Luigi Pirandello, FronteraFest, Austin, TX
2013 The Good Person of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht (Tony Kushner’s adaptation), Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Clytemnestra, adapted by Kiara Pipino, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
Madre Coraggio (Mother Peace) by Dario Fo, Festival Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
2012 Perseverance by Kara George, 24 Hour Play Off 2012, TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, AR
Anon(ymous), by Naomi Lizuka, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Zoo Story, by Edward Albee, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2011 The Bear, by Anton Chekhov, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Alatiel, la figlia del Sultano di Babilonia, (Alatiel, the daughter of the Soldan of Babylon) by Giovanni Boccaccio, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
I think you think I love you, by Kelly Younger, Brixton Club Cabaret, Alassio, Italy
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised 1999), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Reflections, adapted from “Nord-Ost”, by Torsten Buchsteiner, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO
2010 Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
The Lesson, by Eugene Ionesco, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
La Tempesta, (The Tempest) by William Shakespeare, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Musical and musicals. From the Wizard of Oz to Mamma Mia! Genovaspettacolo Estate, Villa Bombrini, Genova, Italy
A scent of musical. Love through musicals, Pieve di Teco, Imperia, Italy
May Blizzard, by Todd Taylor, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2009 La XII Notte (Tweltfh Night), by William Shakespeare, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Bonfadio, un caso di Coscienza (Bonfadio, a case of Conscience), Palazzo Ducale, Genova, Italy
2008 The Unseen, by Craig Wright, Italian première, (Italian translation by Kiara Pipino), Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Genova, Italy
Claire de Lune, a poetic and music extravaganza, Genova, Italy
Fires. For revenge, for jealousy, adapted by Kiara Pipino, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Harry Potter on Stage, Pop Philosophy Festival, Palazzo Ducale, Genova, Italy
The Unseen, video version, for the “Notte Bianca” (White Night), Palazzo Ducale, Medieval dungeons, Genova, Italy
2007 A Number by Caryl Churchly, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Verlaine & Debussy, a music fantasia, Zoagli, Italy
2006 Olympo Cabaret (Cabaret Olimpo) by Kiara Pipino, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi and Politeama Genovese Theatre, Rapallo, Genova, Italy
17 Murders: Trip in the mind of the worst Italian serial killer, adapted by Kiara Pipino
from Ilaria Cavo’s book, Rapallo, Italy
2005 Autosole, (Highway), by Carlo Lucarelli, Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Minotaurus, by Friedrick Durrenmatt, Zoagli, and Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
2004 Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by S.T. Coleridge, Rapallo 2004 and Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Italy
Ludus Danielis, a Medieval play, unknown author, Montallegro Monastry, Rapallo, Italy
THEATRE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
2003-present Executive and Artistic Director
Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, Rapallo, Genova, Italy
The Festival is a showcase for new plays, classical texts and International artists. Over the years, the Festival gained National recognition and won several critic awards (Premio La Stampa, Premio Liguria). The Festival is also provides workshops and internships possibilities for American students on Study Abroad programs.
2010 Stage Manager
Urinetown, music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis
book by Kotis, Univeristy Theatre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
PRODUCING EXPERIENCES
2014 The Understudy, by Theresa Rebeck, LEFT Festival, Grand Rapids, MI
The Wrong End of the Telescope, by Adam E. Douglas, FronteraFest, Austin TX
2003 – today
I have served as the Executive Director for the Festival Internazionale Valle Christi, therefore I was and still am in charge of the Festival productions. Titles include, but are not limited to Alatiel, la figlia del Sultano di Babilonia by Giovanni Boccaccio, La Tempesta, (The Tempest), by William Shakespeare, I think you think I love you, by Kelly Younger, The Unseen, by Craig Wright, La XII Notte (Twelfth Night), by William Shakespeare, Minotaurus, by Friedreick Durrenmatt, Olympo Cabaret (Cabaret Olimpo) by Kiara Pipino, Ludus Danielis, a medieval play, The Spoon River Anthology by E. Lee Masters.
2002 The Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, and 900 by A. Baricco
Festival Internazionale di Teatro Sperimentale “Cartoline da un viaggio”
(in cooperation with the Goldsmiths College London University), Rapallo, Italy