Geoffrey Nelson
Teaching
University of Louisville
(2016-2019)
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Acting for Non-Majors
Acting One (4 classes)
Acting Two (6 classes)
Script Analysis
Directing
Enjoyment of Theatre (3 classes)
Introduction to Public Speaking (2 classes)
Quality Leadership University (Panama)
(2018)
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Enjoyment of Theatre
Denison University
(1997, 2002, 2012-2016)
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Acting One (5 classes)
Directing (2 classes)
Playwriting and the Playwright
Theatre Style and Creation (6 classes)
Students learn vocal and physical warm-ups to during Acting Classes at Denison.
Otterbein University
(2012-2014)
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Theatre History I (2 classes)
Theatre History II (2 classes)
The Theatre History survey course at Otterbein culminates in a major research paper as well as a visual presentation and Q&A with classmates.
Ohio Dominican University
(2014)
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Introduction to the Theatre
Students at ODU work as a team to create a storyline that will justify the “Open Scene” assigned as their Acting Project (Intro to Theatre)
For the Playwriting Project, each Denison student writes a 5-page play, workshops it with fellow playwrights and then does a reading in class (Theatrical Styles and Creation)
The Ohio State University
(1990, 2004)
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Junior BFA Acting Studio
Acting Studio 1A
The Pontifical College Josephinum
(1984-1985)
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Contemporary American Drama
Introduction to the Theatre
As the final project in Theatrical Styles & Creation at Denison, students work in teams to create the costume, set and lighting designs for a show.
Additional Teaching:
Script Analysis for Directors (1992)
CATCO
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Intermediate Acting for Minority Actors (1989)
Ohio Arts Council Summer Institute for the Arts
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English Composition (1981-1983)
Great Ages of the Theatre (1977-1978)
Introduction to Theatre (1976-1977)
The Ohio State University
[Graduate Teaching Associate]
Plus:
Adjudicator for statewide High School Play Festival (2017)
Kentucky Theatre Association
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