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Pirooz Aghssa
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| Associate Professor of Theatre Arts |
Ph.D. in Theatre from Texas Tech University with specialization in Directing.
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Ohio University. Master of Music from Ohio University
Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois in Vocal Music.
The Teacher Training Program (Meisner Technique) at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.
The Viewpoints with Anne Bogart and the SITI company in New York City.
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103A Quirk |
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734-487-1152
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paghssa@emich.edu
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| Biography:
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Teaching at Eastern Michigan University since 1992.
Directing assignments at EMU include: Evita, Into the Woods, Company, Falsettos, The House of Blue Leaves, Cabaret.
Professional experience includes numerous directing and acting credits. |
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| Acting, Musical Theatre, Play Direction and frequently teaches continuing education classes in opera history and appreciation. |
| Serves as an advisor. |
| Teaches classes for Summerquest. |
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| Research Interests: |
| Research interests focus on avant-garde directing, contemporary musical theatre, opera as drama and theatre, interdisciplinary relationship among the performing arts, and neutral mask as a method of actor training. |
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| Teaching Interests:
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| Teaching interests include: Acting, Musical Theatre, Directing, Mask, and Voice. |
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