Eliminate ego. Stimulate the soul. Foster the unexpected.
The most imposing roadblock keeping any of us from achieving greatness stands within ourselves.
A strong emphasis on thorough dramaturgical research, Asian physical and metaphysical techniques for the body and spirit of the stage artist, and acting methods focused around active listening are primary examples of how I strive as a theatre director, designer, actor, and educator to eliminate self-consciousness and hesitation, inspire creativity and a sense of power, and elicit the most organic, truthful moments possible on the stage... and off.
TEACHING
Sample syllabi available upon request.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, 2021-present
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Narratives of Japanese Popular Culture (lecture) - Fall 2021
UC SAN DIEGO, 2014-present
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Literature & Theatre History: Japanese Theatre History (lecture) - Fall 2021
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Ancient and Medieval Theatre (lecture/discussion) - Fall 2021
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The Age of Nostalgia (lecture) - Summer 2021
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Introduction to Play Analysis (lecture/discussion) - Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021
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A Glimpse Into Acting (lecture/discussion + studio) - Summer 2018, Summer 2021
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Introduction to Theatre (lecture + discussion) - Summer 2018, Summer 2021
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Spirit of Anime (lecture) - Spring 2018
MUHLENBERG COLLEGE, 2018-2019
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Japanese Theatre History (lecture/discussion + studio) - Fall 2018, Fall 2019
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Dramaturgy & Play Analysis (lecture/discussion) - Fall 2018
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Theatre & Society (lecture/discussion + studio) - Spring 2019, Fall 2019
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Pan-Asian Theatre (lecture/discussion + studio) - Fall 2018
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Early Modern Dramaturgy & Play Analysis (lecture/discussion) - Fall 2019
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Faculty Mentor of student-directed Studio productions - Fall 2019
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Advanced Dramaturgy & Play Analysis (independent study) - Fall 2019
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY - LEHIGH VALLEY, 2018
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Introduction to Theatre (lecture/discussion) - Fall 2018