Stephen Pelinski

• Designed and delivered Acting curriculum for Introduction to Performance, Fundamentals of Acting I, and Fundamentals of Acting II to fulfill course competencies.

Created engaging course materials for asynchronous Fundamentals of Acting I to enhance online student participation.

Increased student engagement in Fundamentals of Acting I through interactive activities in Canvas modules.

• Developed comprehensive course content for Fundamentals of Acting II, focusing on Stanislavski and Meisner techniques.
• Implemented Contract Grading for self-evaluation to promote student accountability and assessment.

Facilitated student success by providing extensive office hours for individual and group tutoring sessions.

Introduced strategies to improve student participation during lectures and discussions.

• Merged concepts from Chekhov, Stanislavski, Spolin, and Johnstone into a cohesive acting curriculum.
• Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.

• Created characters in over 50 theater productions in 15 years with Rep.
• Mastered diverse acting techniques to deliver authentic performances in wide range of roles and genres.
• Delivered emotionally-charged monologues that resonated deeply with audiences, leaving lasting impressions long after curtains are closed.
• Captivated audiences with powerful and believable character portrayals in various stage productions.
• Utilized exceptional memorization skills to learn scripts quickly and accurately, enabling efficient rehearsal processes for entire casts.
• Participated in promotional activities for theater productions, such as interviews and public appearances, raising awareness for upcoming shows.
• Maintained punctuality and professionalism throughout all aspects of theater work, from auditions to final curtain calls.
• Enhanced overall quality of productions by contributing creative ideas during script readings and rehearsals.

• Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Rehearsed and mentored student cast of Hamlet while playing role of Claudius in production.
• Held Improvisation workshops with undergraduate students.

• Worked with the Guthrie/MFA program to improve skill sets.
• Developed and implemented an acting curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
• Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
• Established a strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborated with other faculty members in developing curriculum objectives and teaching strategies.