CMU John Wells MFA Directing

CMU John Wells MFA Directing John Wells Graduate Directing Program, Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Headed by Kim Wei

09/12/2024

Hello Good People and the Hivemind of Theatermakers!

I am seeking new translations and adaptations of Greek plays from across the world for consideration of production.

Please let me know in the comment section below, title, translator or playwright.

Please also help spread the word and send this to anyone whom you think might be interested.

I have a fairly comprehensive list but looking to expand out!

Most gratefully,
Kim

08/23/2024

WE ARE HIRING!

Come join me and new directing faculty member Jong Suk Yong-Suk Yoo in the John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama!

We are so excited about this next phase of the directing program and are seeking a dynamic and dedicated collaborator!

The link with the description is below as well as information on how to apply.

Please pass this along to anyone whom you think might be interested!

Cheers,
Kim Weild

John Wells MFA Directing alum Adil Mansoor is named a NYTW 2050 Fellow!  CONGRATULATIONS ADIL!! So well deserved!
06/27/2020

John Wells MFA Directing alum Adil Mansoor is named a NYTW 2050 Fellow! CONGRATULATIONS ADIL!! So well deserved!

New York Theatre Workshop

Join us Monday May 18th for a virtual event in realtime - - CMU's eShowcase celebrating the talents of the undergrad and...
05/16/2020

Join us Monday May 18th for a virtual event in realtime -
- CMU's eShowcase celebrating the talents of the undergrad and graduate classes of 2020!

And here's a special shout out to graduating John Wells Directing Fellows Eben Hoffer and Adil Mansoor!

CONGRATULATIONS!

eShowcase

Check out CMU MFA John Wells directing alum, Eleanor Bishop's four part online theatre event - an adaptation of Chekhov'...
05/10/2020

Check out CMU MFA John Wells directing alum, Eleanor Bishop's
four part online theatre event - an adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull specifically for the online format.

The first episode (first act) streamed on Friday (7pm New Zealand time). The link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbqHG1m4alE

This 30 minute act one, will be up for the next week only...and then they''ll make and premiere act two this coming week!

Episode 1 of Chekhov's The Seagull, a new online version by Eli Kent and Eleanor Bishop, directed by Eleanor Bishop. We highly recommend watching on a larger...

04/20/2020

CMU is seeking a VISITING PROFESSOR IN DIRECTING!
Please help spread the word!

Here is the link to apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/75410

COMPLETE INFORMATION:
Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Drama
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Open Date: Mar 30, 2020
Deadline: Jun 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama invites you to apply for a one-year appointment as Visiting Professor in Directing within The John Wells Directing Program. The start date is August 2020.

You should hold an MFA or professional equivalence, and a preferred minimum of 3-4 years teaching experience. In this role, you will:
Teach and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students
Teach a mix of foundations, genres and the creation of generative work
We highly desire a proficiency in the principles of directing, script analysis, staging techniques, new play development, works with heightened language, play styles, and contemporary theatre-making. It is a plus if you have an understanding of Stanislavsky based actor training. We also highly value experience in multimedia, social practices and musical theater.
Maintaining professional engagement is encouraged in our School, and you will work closely with two other directing faculty. Your responsibilities will include:
Teaching directing within the BFA and MFA conservatory programs
Mentoring students in production,
Taking part in the daily life and culture of the school
For one year, you will join a faculty, staff and student body committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, and committed to the belief that an inclusive and equitable environment populated with diverse artists inspires innovative ideas, which influence and improve the world at large.
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama is the first degree-granting drama institution in the United States of America. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of diverse art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, explore new forms of creative expression, and promote community and diversity. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2020.
To apply, please submit a Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy, and a document listing three references including contact information.
Please contact the Search Administrator Shannon Lown with any questions: [email protected]

Special thanks to David Cromer for spending an informative and enlightening time with the John Wells Fellows.
04/14/2020

Special thanks to David Cromer for spending an informative and enlightening time with the John Wells Fellows.

A special shout out and thank you to Daniel Banks of DNAWorks for zooming in to Directors' Lab and spending a remarkable...
04/02/2020

A special shout out and thank you to Daniel Banks of DNAWorks for zooming in to Directors' Lab and spending a remarkable two hours with the John Wells Fellows. We are deeply grateful to you for sharing and caring so generously.

02/27/2020
Congratulations to John Wells Fellow and MFA candidate Eben Hoffer for writing and directing his stunning thesis product...
02/27/2020

Congratulations to John Wells Fellow and MFA candidate Eben Hoffer for writing and directing his stunning thesis production MEMORY HABIT.

Performed by an unreliable pair of narrators, MEMORY HABIT is a dual solo about intergenerational trauma: forgotten history, emerging (epi)genetic science, and how cultures attempt to survive and heal in the face of persistent haunting. If we are created by our ghosts, how are we to survive them? Is anyone more than a sum of their inheritance? Who do we decide has the right to their pain?

5 Performances remain: https://drama.cmu.edu/box-office/memory-habit/

Thursday: February 27th 8pm
Friday: February 28th 4pm & 8pm
Saturday: February 29th 2pm & 8pm

Address

5000 Forbes Avenue, Purnell Center For The Performing Arts
Pittsburgh, PA
15213

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