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RICHARD WEINGARTNER , THEATRE DIRECTOR/ACTING COACH

Transformative acting coach, director and writer with over 30 years professional experience leading and inspiring actors and producing award-winning theatre including original productions.

â—† Individual coaching ♦ Group dynamics and scene study
â—† Deep knowledge of Theatre and Dramatic Literature ♦ Original writer and storyteller

â—† Thorough understanding of best practices and Theatre techniques

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WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL,WAYLAND, MA:

Director of Drama:

1987-2017

Faculty Responsibilities:

  • ➢  Taught classes in Theatre Arts I-IV, Public Speaking, and Film Studies.

  • ➢  Created and implemented all curriculum for Theatre Arts I-IV, including Public Speaking, Film Studies, and

    Improvisation.

    Theatrical Productions:

  • ➢  Director of all Wayland High School Fall plays, Spring musicals, talent shows, student-directed plays, and Arts

    Festivals.

  • ➢  Designed costumes, sets and lighting for all stage productions. Recruited parent groups to aid in set

    construction.

  • ➢  Collaborated with other Boston-area theatre educators on various productions.

  • ➢  Created theater ensemble field trips and inter-scholastic performance festivals.

  • ➢  Co-wrote over 20 original plays with students.

    School and Community Leadership:

  • ➢  Created a storytelling workshop for Wayland community group.

  • ➢  Developed and offered workshops in writing original stories for drama teachers.

  • ➢  Collaborated with other Boston-area theatre educators on various productions.

  • ➢  Student Climate Committee Advisor: Working with students to build stronger relationships across the

school community.
CARDINAL CUSHING HIGH SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA:

Theatre Arts Faculty:

➢ Taught classes in Public Speaking, Theatre Arts, and directed original plays and festivals. EMERSON COLLEGE, YOUTHEATRE, BOSTON, MA:

1983-1986

➢ Taughtvoice,movement,andteam-taughtstagemakeup.

BOSTON ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA:

Student Teacher:

➢ Daily acting sessions along with curriculum development, career awareness, monitoring study hall and homeroom activities, and director of Fall production.

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