(College Park, Maryland)
Professor of Theatre & Humanities (2007-present)
Associate Professor of Theatre (2002-2007)
Curriculum:
HUMN 100-Introduction to Humanities (OL and F2F)
THET 110-Introduction to Theatre
THET 120-Acting I
THET 320-Acting II
2010 Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence (nom.)
2010 UMUC Teaching Recognition (nom.)
Curriculum:
Movement for the Actor I
Movement for the Actor II
Messiah College
(Grantham, Pennsylvania)
Adjunct Faculty (J Terms, 1998-2001)
Curriculum:
Stage Combat, Musical Theatre Dance, Musical Theatre Performance
*Dance Choreographer for Mainstage productions of
The Pirates of Penzance, Anything Goes and Once Upon A Mattress
*Fight Director for Mainstage production of The Pirates of Penzance.
(Richmond, Virginia)
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
*Dance Choreographer for Mainstage productions of Little Shop of Horrors and
The Canterbury Tales.
*Fight Director for Mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Other Teaching Experience
(Montevideo, Uruguay)
Professor of Theatre (2001-present)
Areas taught (in Spanish) : Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, specifically the work of
Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins.
Curriculum:
Adult Tap I
Adult Tap II
Adult Advanced Beginning Jazz (sub)
Adult Beginning II Jazz (sub)
Area taught: Unarmed Stage Combat
Areas taught: Musical Theatre dance, Stage Combat
Areas taught: Musical Theatre Dance, specifically the work of Bob Fosse.
Area taught: Musical Theatre Dance
(Richmond, Virginia)
Instructor of Theatre (1994-1997)
Areas taught: Tap dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Choreography and Unarmed Stage Combat.
(Richmond, Virginia)
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.
PANEL/PAPER/CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
"Using Metaphor in Teaching Movement: Finding Image and Terminology to Enhance Connection with Students"
Association of Theatre Movement Educators Colloquium (panel)
May 27-30, 2005, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
"Finding New Definitions: Teaching Musical Theater Across Boundaries"
Association of Theatre Movement Educators Colloquium (paper presentation)
May 27-30, 2005, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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 in good standing of the following organizations:
