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M A T T H E W R. W I L S O N Theatre Instructor, Scholar, Director, Fight Director & SAFD Certified Teacher, Movement Consultant, Actor EDUCATION _________ _________________________________________________________ University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD) Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre & Performance Studies (anticipated 2014) Renaissance Theatre History and Theatre Architecture with Franklin J. Hildy Dramatic Theory & Criticism with Catherine A. Schuler American Theatre History with Heather S. Nathans Performance Studies and Ethnography with Laurie Frederik Meer Italian Renaissance History with Stefano Villani Academy for Classical Acting at The George Washington University (Washington, DC) Master of Fine Arts in Classical Acting Acting with Michael Kahn, Floyd King, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Ed Gero, Rob Clare Voice and Text with Ellen O’Brien, Gary Logan, Dakin Matthews Movement with Dody DiSanto, Isabelle Anderson, Brad Waller, Roberta Stiehm, Chris Cherry Literature and History with Leslie Jacobson and Deborah T. Curren-Aquino Columbia University (New York, NY) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Shakespeare with David Scott Kastan and Edward Tayler Classical Greek Literature and Language with Helene Foley and Gareth Williams PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT____________________________________________________ “Collaboration,” Columbia Graduate School of the Arts (New York, NY) Play Development with Anne Bogart and MFA theatre students (2002-2003) Society of American Fight Directors Teacher Certification Workshop (Winston-Salem, NC) Certified Teacher (2012) Certified in Theatrical Firearms Safety (2012) Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (New York, NY) Laban Movement Analysis with CMA Michelle Gay (2008) Stage Internazionale di Commedia dell’Arte (Reggio-Emilia, Italy) Commedia dell’Arte under the direction of Antonio Fava (2001-2002); Taught on faculty (2004-2009) On-Camera Acting Technique (New York, NY) Professional workshops with Jennifer Rudolph and Jennifer Jones (2004) Movement Training Laban (LMA) Miriam Phillips, Michelle Gay, Tim Klotz, Anita Loomis, Bruce Cromer Elements Gerry Trentham, Isabelle Anderson, Dody DiSanto, Antonio Fava, Tim Klotz Grotowski Isabelle Anderson Commedia dell’Arte Antonio Fava Clown Ronlin Foreman, Dody DiSanto, Troy “Gus” Gillette Neutral Mask Isabelle Anderson, Dody DiSanto Character Mask Ronlin Foreman, Antonio Fava, Isabelle Anderson, Dody DiSanto Mime Troy “Gus” Gillette Alexander Technique Christopher Cherry _______________________________________________________________________________________ Matthew R. Wilson (347) 247-0755 [email protected] www.matthewrwilson.com PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (cont.)_______________________________________________ Combat and Weapons Training Mixed Martial Arts Kurt Malyar Film Fighting David Boushey, Anthony De Longis, Dale Girard, Scot J. Mann, Robert Westley Unarmed Rick Sordelet, Dale Anthony Girard, k. Jenny Jones, Chuck Coyl, J. David Brimmer, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Michael J. Johnson, Brad Waller, John McFarland, Neil Massey, Ian Rose, Don Preston, Adam McLean, Ron Hubbard, Troy “Gus” Gillette Single Rapier/Sword David Woolley, J. David Brimmer, Drew Fracher, Scot J. Mann, Geoffrey Alm, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Brad Waller, Ray Rodriguez, Dan O’Driscoll, Bruce Cromer, Leraldo Anzaldua, Adam McLean, Troy “Gus” Gillette Rapier & Dagger Richard Raether, Geoffrey Alm, Michael J. Johnson, Brad Waller, Adam McLean, Leraldo Anzaldua, Robb Hunter, Don Preston, Gina Cerimele- Mechley, Angela Bonacasa, Ray Rodriguez, Ron Hubbard, Timothy Klotz, Troy “Gus” Gillette, Nigel Poulton Rapier & Buckler Geoffrey Alm, Dale Anthony Girard, John McFarland, Brad Waller, Ray Rodriguez Rapier & Cloak David Woolley, D.C. Wright, Ian Rose Spanish Saber Anthony De Longis Small Sword Drew Fracher, Michael G. Chin, J. David Brimmer, Michael J. Johnson, Brad Waller, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Scot J. Mann, Dan O’Driscoll, Leraldo Anzaldua, Adam McLean Broadsword Chuck Coyl, Brad Waller, Leraldo Anzaldua, Ian Rose Broadsword & Shield J. David Brimmer, John McFarland, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Michael G. Chin, Geoffrey Alm, Timothy Klotz, Brad Waller, Robb Hunter, Nigel Poulton Knife Chuck Coyl, k. Jenny Jones, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Michael J. Johnson, Don Preston, Michael G. Chin, Brad Waller, Ian Rose, Casey Hudecki Quarterstaff Drew Fracher, J. David Brimmer, Robert “Tink” Tuftee, Scot J. Mann, Brad Waller, Robb Hunter, Neil Massey Shaolin Spear Michael G. Chin Kali Double Stick Anthony De Longis, Michael J. Johnson, Scot J. Mann Found Objects Michael J. Johnson, John McFarland, Andrew M. Hayes Falls & Rolls Chuck Coyl, Neil Massey, Mark “Rat” Guinn, Brad Waller, Troy “Gus” Gillette Firearms Scot J. Mann, Geoffrey Kent, Don Preston, Andrew M. Hayes, Aaron Anderson Additional Skills First Aid/CPR Certified by the American Red Cross Dance Tango, Square Dance, Italian Renaissance Dance, Modern, Musical Theatre Music Guitar, Trombone, Percussion, some Piano, some Theory, Voice (baritone) Working Languages Classical Greek, Classical Hebrew, Aramaic, French, German, Italian, some Spanish, some Latin; Good with Dialects (IPA proficient) Other Influences John Barton (Playing Shakespeare); Keith Johnstone (Impro); Declan Donellan (The Actor and the Target) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Matthew R. Wilson (347) 247-0755 [email protected] www.matthewrwilson.com TEACHING EXPERIENCE [select credits]_____________________________________________ Stage Internazionale di Commedia dell’Arte (Reggio-Emilia, Italy) Antonio Fava, Director Instructor of Commedia dell’Arte for international theatre professionals (2004 - 2009) University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD) Franklin J. Hildy, Director of Doctoral Research Teaching Fellow: THET 399G: Commedia dell’Arte in History & Performance (Fall 2012) THET 223: Text & Context in Western Theatre (Spring 2013) Adjunct Professor: ITAL 399: Commedia dell’Arte in History & Performance (Fall 2012) THET 399C: Stage Combat: Single Sword (Winter 2013) George Washington University (Washington, DC) Leslie Jacobson, Chair of Theatre and Dance Adjunct Professor: TRDA 1214: Introduction to Acting (Spring 2013) TRDA 2216.30: Movement Lab (Fall 2011) TRDA 116.3: Movement Lab (Spring 2010, Fall 2010) George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) Clayton Austin, Chair of Theatre Adjunct Professor: THR 210: Acting I (Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2012) Academy for Classical Acting (Washington, DC) Michael Kahn, Director Instructor of Commedia dell’Arte for MFA acting candidates (Spring 2009 and Spring 2010) New York University (New York, NY) Daniel S. Kramer, Instructor, Playwrights Horizons Studio Guest Instructor and Performer of Commedia dell’Arte for BFA directing class (Spring 2002) Georgetown University (Washington, DC) Dennis Williams, Director of the Center for Minority Educational Affairs Guest Lecturer on Shakespeare and Philosophy for the BA scholars program (Summer 2001) Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) Dan Zellner, Faculty Advisor Guest Instructor and Performer of Commedia dell’Arte for BA theatre students (Spring 2011) Virginia Intermont College (Bristol, VA) Bonny Davidson, Coordinator of Performing Arts Adjunct Professor of Theatrical Movement (Spring 2006) King College (Bristol, TN) Elizabeth Dollar, Professor of Theatre Instructor of Commedia dell’Arte & Stage Combat for theatre majors (Fall 2005, Spring 2007) Milligan College (Johnson City, TN) Dick Major, Chair of Theatre & Communication Arts Guest Artist and Professional Mentor for theatre students (Fall 2005 - Spring 2007) Shakespeare Theatre Company (Washington, DC) Vanessa Buono, School Programs Manager Teaching Artist for Master Acting Classes & secondary school programs (Fall 2008 – Spring 2009) Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington, DC) Robert Young, Director of Education Teaching Artist for primary and secondary school programs (Fall 2008 – Spring 2009) Instructor of Stage Combat (Spring 2009) Adventure Theatre (Glen Echo, MD) Meryl Cullom, Director of Education Director and Fight Director for in-school productions (Spring 2009) Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD) Madeleine Burke, Director of Faculty Instructor of Acting and Stage Combat for primary school students (Summer/Fall 2008) Southeastern Theatre Conference (Greensboro, NC) Denise Halbach, Coordinator Presenter in Commedia dell’Arte (2005) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Matthew R. Wilson (347) 247-0755 [email protected] www.matthewrwilson.com TEACHING EXPERIENCE (cont.)____________________________________________________ International Thespians Conference (Lincoln, NE) Julia C. Hedges, Education Programs Manager Instructor of Acting, Stage Combat, Commedia dell’Arte, and Comic Acrobatics (2007) Missouri State Thespians Conference (St. Louis, MO) Maggie Ryan, Workshop Chair Instructor of Acting, Stage Combat, Commedia dell’Arte, and Comic Acrobatics (2008) Tennessee State Thespians Conference (Germantown, TN) E. Frank Bluestein, Director Mainstage Performer and Instructor of Commedia dell’Arte (2006) Paddy Crean International Art of the Sword Workshop (Banff, Canada) Brad Waller, Coordinator Instructor of Combat and Physical Theatre for theatre professionals (Winter/Spring 2008-09) SAFD National Stage Combat Workshop (North Carolina School for the Arts) H. Russ Brown, Coordinator Instructor of Knife for ISC classes (2012) Teaching Assistant to Fight Masters Michael G. Chin, Scot J. Mann,