University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL
Teacher of Record - 2013-Present
DRA 110: Introduction to Drama
Introduction
to drama is a basic survey of theatre practice with a unique emphasis placed on
the power and importance of individuals as audience members. Class provides a foundation for attending,
enjoying, analyzing, and participating in live theatre by developing an
understanding of theatre throughout history as well as the production components
necessary to fully realize a theatrical production. Class size 45-60.
DRA 300: Advanced Workshop:
Rehearsal and Performance
Advanced
practical experience in acting. Students
receive credit for practical application of theatre training as applied in
fully realized main stage productions.
Junior status required for enrollment in course.
DRA 100: Theatre Workshop:
Rehearsal and Performance
Practical experience
in acting. Students receive credit for
practical application of theatre training as applied in fully realized main
stage productions.
Baylor University – Waco, TX
Teacher of Record – 2011-2013
THEA 1314: Acting for Non Majors
Non major students are given the opportunity to experience acting concepts and technique including Stanislavski method, Bogart and some improvisation. Class size 20.
THEA 1206: Theatre Appreciation
Lecture style course introducing students to fundamental theatrical components including acting, directing, design, theatrical literature and theatre history. Class enrollment 200.
Chris was always willing to slow down or spend extra time if the class showed a particular interest in it or he felt we needed more time to work on it. He never rushed our progress and encouraged class members to try different things and to be creative. Whenever he gave critiques he always included things student's did right as well as wrong, so no one ever felt discouraged. --Acting For Non Majors Student, Fall 2012
Professor Peck is very good at explaining the material clearly and concisely in his powerpoints. He seems very interested in the material he teaches and enjoys creating discussion with students in class.
--Theatre Appreciation Student, Spring 2012
Chris was great! He was always energetic and appeared interested in whatever he was lecturing on. He was aware that the class was a university requirement and made it fun and interesting to non-theater majors. He was a great lecturer and kept the attention of the class really well. --Theatre Appreciation Student, Fall 2011
Teaching Assistant – 2010-2011
THEA 2302: Acting Shakespeare
Aided instructor in operative words exercises, scansion, and poetical devices through practical demonstration. Administered tests to students.
THEA 2101: Applied Voice and Movement 1
Class utilizes Bogart’s Viewpoints as principle for movement-centered course. Aid in the development of actor’s use of body and voice as it applies to realistic acting. Provide practical demonstrations of course techniques.
THEA 1101: Fundamentals of Voice and Movement 1
Class emphasis on Edith Skinner’s IPA model. As teaching assistant I aided the instructor in vocal warm-ups for the class as well as aiding in the demonstration of technique and application of the Skinner approach.
THEA 1206: Theatre Appreciation
Monitored students and aided in class discussion in two sections of theatre appreciation per semester. Graded student’s tests and quizzes. Lead lecturer for acting unit in two sections in Spring 2011.
Invited Lecturer - April 2012
THEA 4379: Advanced Studies in Contemporary Theatre and Drama
Invited to lead a discussion-based class on Sarah Ruhl’s Passion Play. Guided conversation amongst Junior and Senior undergraduates to explore themes and ideas inherent in Ruhl’s play.
THEA 2375: Theatre History II
Guest lecturer for sophomore level theatre
history class. Class covered prominent
theatre riots in the nineteenth century including the “Old Price Riots” at
Covent Gardens and the “Aster Place Riot” at Aster Place Opera House in New
York City. Baylor University: Waco,
Texas March 22, 2013
KD Studio Actor’s Conservatory – Dallas, TX
Teacher – 2007-2008
Introduction to Acting
Instructed adult students in fundamental elements of acting and character development through the usage of improvisation, scene work, and monologues.
Introduction to Acting (Teens)
Instructed students—ages 12-16—in the fundamentals of acting and character development. Explored the nature of theatre and acting through storytelling games and improvisation and guided students to a better understanding of acting techniques through scene work and monologues.
North Mesquite High School – Mesquite, TX
Teacher – 2005-2008
Theatre Arts 1 August ’05-June ‘08Introduce students to the fundamentals of theatre. Class includes units on acting, design, improvisation and theatre history. Students are encouraged to create classroom working relationships through activities such as scene work and group projects.
Theatre Arts 2 August ’05-June ‘08
Theatre Arts 2 is a continuation of Theatre Arts 1 with a greater in-depth concentration in the elements of acting. Students are challenged with more intensive scene work as well as new training in areas such as directing and Shakespeare.