School of Theater
Fairfax, VA
Adjunct Professor of Theater (2018-present)
Curriculum:
THR 191-Musical Theater Dance Audition Portfolio
THR 305-Unarmed Stage Combat (F2F and online)
THR 306-Movement in Musical Theater (F2F and online)
THR 405-Advanced Stage Combat
THR 428-Musical Theater Workshop
THR 497-Independent Study
Choreographer and/or Fight Director for Big River, Lysistrata, Merrily We Roll Along and The Women of Lockerbie.
College Park, MD
Adjunct Professor of Theatre & Humanities (2007-present)
Adjunct Associate Professor of Theatre (2002-2007)
Curriculum:
ENGL 406-Seminar in Shakespeare Studies (OL)
HUMN 100-Introduction to Humanities (F2F,OL and Hybrid)
THET 110-Introduction to Theatre (F2F, OL and Hybrid)
THET 120-Acting I
THET 320-Acting II
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Professional Achievement Award
2013, 2011 & 2010 Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award (nom.)
Alexandria, VA
Adjunct Professor of Theatre (2012-2017)
Curriculum
ISHU 3951-Exploring Theatre (F2F)
ISHU 3952-Discovering Acting (F2F)
Harrisonburg, VA
Guest Artist (2016)
Washington, D.C.
Guest Artist (2014)
Choreographer for Urinetown.
Washington, D.C.
Guest Artist (2010)
Choreographer for Chicago.
Fairfax, VA
Guest Artist (2005)
Georgetown, Washington, D.C.)
Movement/Acting Faculty (2003-2007)
Curriculum:
Movement for the Actor I & II
Grantham, PA
Curriculum: Stage Combat, Musical Theatre Dance, Musical Theatre Performance
*Choreographer for main stage productions of The Pirates of Penzance, Anything Goes and Once Upon A Mattress
*Fight Director for main stage production of The Pirates of Penzance.
Richmond, VA
Adjunct Faculty (1994-1997)
Curriculum:
DAN 121-Movement For The Actor I
DAN 122-Movement For The Actor II
THE 107/108-Introduction To Stage Performance
SPE 120/121-Effective Speech
*Teaching Assistant (T.A.) to Professor/Chair David Leong for the following classes:
THE 691 Physical Acting I
THE 692 Physical Acting II
*Choreographer for Little Shop of Horrors and The Canterbury Tales.
*Fight Director/Movement Coach for Little Shop of Horrors and Julius Caesar.
Other Teaching Experience
Guest Judge (2021)
National Judge (2017-present)
(Montevideo, Uruguay)
Visiting Professor of Theatre (2001-2005)
Areas taught (in Spanish) : Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, specifically the work of
Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins.
Faculty (2005-2007)
Curriculum:
Adult Tap I & II, Adult Advanced Beginning Jazz, Adult Beginning II Jazz
Guest Instructor (2002-2004)
Area taught: Unarmed Stage Combat
Areas taught: Musical Theatre dance, Stage Combat
Guest Instructor (Fall 2002)
Areas taught: Musical Theatre Dance, specifically the work of Bob Fosse.
Area taught: Musical Theatre Dance
Area taught: Unarmed Stage Combat
Instructor of Theatre (1994-1997)
Areas taught: Tap dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Choreography and Unarmed Stage Combat.
Guest Instructor of Theatre (1995)
Areas taught: Created and taught a theatre course tailored to the needs of children ages 6-10 diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Course involved the use of theatre games, acting and movement.
Guest Instructor (Summer 1994)
Areas taught: Musical Theatre Dance, specifically the work of Bob Fosse.
SELECTED WORKSHOPS/MASTER CLASSES
(Created/Led/Co-Led)
Music Theatre Dance
"Flirting with Fosse" a 3 hour introductory Master workshop on Bob Fosse style movement. Students perform original Fosse choreography from Liza with A 'Z',
The Pajama Game and other famous Fosse shows.
"Jerome Robbins' Broadway" a 3 hour introductory Master workshop on Jerome Robbins and his work. Students perform original Robbins choreography
from West Side Story.
"One Singular Sensation: Michael Bennett" a 3 hour introductory Master workshop on Michael Bennett and his work. Students perform original Bennett choreography from A Chorus Line.
"The Great Music Theatre Choreographers" a 3 hour introductory Master workshop on the style of 3 great Music Theatre choreographers. Students get a flavor of the style of Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse and perform original choreography in each style.
"Tap Your Troubles Away" a 3 hour introductory workshop on the basics of Broadway tap dance. Students learn basic steps like "f-lap", "shuffle", "cramp roll" and more and combine them to perform a beginning-level combination at the end of the class.
(above 5 workshops also taught in Spanish)
Stage Combat
"Introduction To Unarmed Stage Combat" (also taught in Spanish) an introductory level course for beginning students. Teaching the basics of unarmed stage combat with an emphasis on safety and self-awareness.
"Introduction to the Rapier" (also taught in Spanish) an introductory level course for beginning students. Teaching the basics involved in the use of the Rapier as a stage combat weapon. The basic attacks and perrys are taught with an emphasis on form, safety and self-awareness.
"Introduction to Contemporary Violence" (also taught in Spanish), an introductory level course for beginning students. Teaching the basics of contemporary violence and its use in modern drama. Covers the use of props, "variables" and how to stage an effective violence scene when the characters are not trained fighters.
"Blood, Violence and Mayhem-Creating Realistic Violence on Stage"
Assistant to David Leong, Broadway/Hollywood Fight Director
Virginia Commonwealth University
"Swashbuckling 101"
Assistant to David Leong, Broadway/Hollywood Fight Director
Virginia Commonwealth University
AFFILIATIONS
Stefan is a member of/affiliated with the following:
• Member of Board of Directors (2014-present)
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Chair of College/University Division (2016-present)
Chair of College/University Division (2016-present)•Vice-Chair of Community Theatre Division (2014-2016)
Vice-Chair of Community Theatre Division (2014-2016)•Creator of VTA Career Jumpstart and 45 Seconds or Less
Creator of VTA Career Jumpstart and 45 Seconds or Less•Served on Communications, Awards/Scholarships, and Personnel Committees
Served on Communications, Awards/Scholarships, and Personnel Committees• Associate Artist (2021-present)
• Director, Choreographer, Fight Director, Performer for various (2003-2021)
