Educator
Kevin has taught in a range of BA, BFA, and MFA programs, as well as national, international, and regional workshops and conferences.
His teaching blends liberal arts synthesis and context with practical skills that can help put students on the path toward a professional performance career.
He has multiple teaching certifications, addressing acting, directing, movement, stage combat, and more.
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Student Work
Examples of student work in mask, stage combat, and more. If any of the videos fail to load, try refreshing your browser window.
Scholarship
Research interests include pedagogical innovation, motion capture, and performer/object interaction.
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Books Published
Publications
Kevin has two books in print, a book chapter, and numerous articles and images in The Fight Master (for which he now also serves as an Associate Editor). He has been interviewed in The New York Times, National Public Radio, Variety, and more, and presented at conferences and workshops around North America.
The Theatrical Firearms Handbook
Focal/Routledge
The Screen Combat Handbook
Focal/Routledge
The Sixth Sense in Action
The Fight Master
What people are saying
“Kevin’s creative and passionate approach to teaching has taught me new ways to approach how I engage with students. In every instance I have had the pleasure of co-teaching with Kevin, I've witnessed how he is able to guide students to a deeper understanding of the work simply by engaging with alternate perspectives.
Last winter we ran a workshop for prospective students. In a room filled with eager, nervous high school seniors trying to impress college acting teachers, Kevin filled the room with joy and the spirit of adventure. I watched in awe as Kevin brought new life to Chekhov exercises I've taught for years. He presented a tool to the students and said, “Show me how you use it. Make it your own!” The students took to the work immediately. Once they had found a choice that worked, Kevin encouraged them to look at their choice from another angle; a new perspective. Once the student engaged with the new perspective, Kevin then encouraged them to merge their perspectives to create a multi-dimensional character. The outcomes were a joy to behold. The students didn’t want the workshop to end. “What comes next?” “Can we work a little longer?” They walked away stronger and more confident because Kevin encouraged them to explore multiple perspectives”
“Kevin has a very strong and clear commitment to mastering the NMCA’s dynamic teaching, acting and directing system using Michael Chekhov’s theories. He was very quick to engage in the process, confident in sharing his inquiries and very capable in disseminating freshly acquired knowledge to his class. He embraces the work easily and generously as an actor and teacher. I am confident his students and cast-mates will benefit from working with Kevin. I look forward to working with him in the years to come.”
"I have been able to observe Kevin teaching in the classroom and can speak to his abilities as a teacher. In both the subjects of acting and stage combat, Kevin is a born professor. He has a vast and easy knowledge of both subject areas, and distills this knowledge into clear concise instruction for his students."
"Kevin clearly communicated all expectations and I felt consistently challenged and supported as a student in his classroom. I felt I could come to him with any concerns or questions I had. He seemed to strike a perfect balance of keeping us engaged with the material and allowing us constructive time to process. I am thrilled that I get another semester to learn from this professor. For not only does he fully engage and teach the material needed for the course but seems to be a wealth of knowledge when it comes to his subject matter as a whole and beyond." (THTR103 Acting: Scene Work)
"Kevin is wonderful at teaching movement, and I feel that my acting as a whole has gained depth." (THTR201 Movement)
“I was able to easily recognize the professor was incredibly knowledgeable in his field, and was able to answer all my questions with thorough, thoughtful answers. I appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile and provide me with additional information to further my research and learning on the topics presented in class.”
“I think this class truly gave me a deeper appreciation and understanding of analyzing visual content, auditory content, etc. I believe such skills are just as necessary in life, and this class really tapped into that and filled in the gaps of other writing classes. Kevin was also an incredibly helpful instructor, and his feedback was always helpful/thought-provoking. 10/10 would recommend.”
"My experience in this SAGES class was amazing. My professor was passionate about the course content and encouraged everyone to participate and share their ideas. He provided feedback on all of our writing assignments and made himself available if any of his students needed extra help. Each class was interesting and allowed me to collaborate with my peers in academic discussions. I would definitely take this course again."
Sample Classes
Other previously taught classes and topics include Public Speaking, Intro to Drama, and Writing Seminars.
