STEFANIA MAGGINI
Professor
Davis,CA
Summary
Experienced university-level educator and Artistic Director with over 25 years of expertise in acting instruction, performance pedagogy, and artistic leadership. Holds an MFA in Actor Training and Coaching from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, specializing in staging Dante's Divine Comedy, intimacy direction, and performance theory. Proficient in teaching courses such as Theatre History and Theory, Script Analysis, Voice and Movement, and Diversity in American Drama.
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equity-minded approach to teaching, with a commitment to professional ethics and student success. Demonstrates strong expertise in curriculum development, utilizing modern technology, and maintaining a thorough understanding of evolving trends in Theatre Arts. Experienced in directing and choreographing productions and leading co-curricular student activities to meet diverse educational and professional needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director & Teacher
Dantean Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
10.2016 - Current
- Directed productions and short films based on Dante's Divine Comedy, attracting and engaging a diverse audience.
- Designed interdisciplinary Theatre Arts programs, integrating current technology and professional practices.
- Conducted workshops on Stage Presence, Intimacy Direction, and Improvisation, fostering inclusive environments for performers.
- Authored and published Psychophysical Dante for an Eternal Child, blending psychophysical actor training and interdisciplinary methodologies.
- Coached students in acting techniques, Script Analysis, and Voice and Movement for stage and screen, emphasizing a learning-centered approach.
Senior Lecturer
Duquesne University, Musical Conservatory
01.2008 - 07.2016
- Instructed opera singers in acting, voice, and movement, enhancing their stage presence and professional skills.
- Directed operatic scenes and productions using historical and contemporary acting methods.
- Developed innovative, interdisciplinary courses merging Theatre Arts and music studies.
- Served on university committees, contributing to curriculum review and student co-curricular activities.
Visiting Lecturer & Artistic Director
Emory University
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Designed and taught courses on Italian culture and Theatre Arts, integrating theoretical and practical training.
- Directed student-led productions, introducing diverse acting practices and promoting cultural inclusivity.
- Developed curricula focusing on interdisciplinary connections between acting and cultural studies.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophical Practice and Existential Anthropology
Pontifical University
02.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Actor Training and Coaching
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
06.2020
Bacheler - Performing Arts
University of Bologna
12.1997
Skills
- University-level teaching in acting, voice, movement
- Student-centered curriculum development
- Theatre Arts course design and delivery
- Professional standards and ethics in the classroom
- Technology and IA integration in education
- Directing, improvisation, and stage presence coaching
- Inclusive teaching and fostering equity in education
Additionalinformation - Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of performance pedagogies and acting methodologies
- Expertise in staging classical texts and intimacy direction
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in artistic spaces
- Collaborative leadership in interdisciplinary project development
Timeline
Artistic Director & Teacher
Dantean Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
10.2016 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Duquesne University, Musical Conservatory
01.2008 - 07.2016
Visiting Lecturer & Artistic Director
Emory University
01.2006 - 12.2007
Master of Fine Arts - Actor Training and Coaching
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
Bacheler - Performing Arts
University of Bologna
Master of Arts - Philosophical Practice and Existential Anthropology
Pontifical University
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