TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)
戏剧艺术
传记
James Zager received a BS degree in Musical Theatre at the University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point 和 an MFA in Theatre for Youth: Directing/Playwriting at Arizona State University. He worked as a professional actor, 导演, choreographer in theatre, film 和 television for over 20 years in the greater Chicago area. Currently he is a freelance 导演/choreographer collaborating with the likes of Milwaukee Rep, 密尔沃基芭蕾舞, 佛罗伦萨歌剧, 同时, serves as an Artistic Associate with Milwaukee Opera Theatre. Zager has created new works based on the writings of Wilde, 首页r 和 Shakespeare 和 his body of work includes the youth plays 朱丽叶, The Shakespeare Project, Stories Gone Wilde, 你会做什么, all published by Dramatic Publishing. 除了, as a Full Professor of Theatre 和 Dance, he directs the Fall Musical 和 teaches Intro to Theatre, Musical Theatre Workshops, Theatre Dance here at Carroll University.
教育
- Arizona State University, M.F.A. in TFY Directing/Playwriting
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, B.S. in Musical Theatre
Areas of Specialization
Musical Theatre, Theatre Dance, Theatre as a Liberal Art
Scholarly 和 Professional Achievements
Award Winning Professional Director & Choreographer with several plays published by Dramatic Publishing, including 朱丽叶, The Shakespeare Project, Stories Gone Wilde, 和 你会做什么.
Service to Carroll University 和 Profession
Professional Service
- Artistic Associate, Milwaukee Opera Theatre
- Member, Stage Director 和 Choreographers of America (SDC)
- Member, American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
- Member, Actors Equity Association (AEA)
- Member, Dramatist Guild of America (DG)
Honors 和 Awards
- 2016 恋爱中的欧内斯特 Choreography included in Best Designers of 2016 by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
- 2012 Phi Kapa Phi Induction
- 2011 Norman 和 Louise Allhiser Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2005 Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Award for “Outst和ing Professor of Freshmen”
- 2002 Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination for Best Choreography for Joseph…
- 1999 Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Cosmo
- 1999 AriZoni Award for Best Choreography for West Side Story
- 1998 ASU President’s Award for Innovation for creation of ASU Repertory Troupe (ART)
What is your teaching style?
Lecture/discussion followed by practical projects with a ton of student interaction.
Why do you do what you do?
Teaching is the act of nurturing learning, while the basis of the theatre arts is the ongoing study of what it is to be human, therefore teaching theatre is facilitating the exploration of the human condition. What could be more vital 和 exciting?
How do you make learning engaging?
Authentic assessment. 没有笔试! Students are asked to present practical projects in class to assess mastery of material.
What should students know about you?
We have a ton of fun 和 laugh a lot in my courses!