Rich, Kevin M.

Research

research overview

Kevin's research interests include Shakespeare's original practices, the intersection of Shakespeare and community and the development of new work inspired by our classics.

keywords

Shakespeare, Civic Engagement, Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Voice, Public Speaking, Applied Theatre, Improvisation, New Work

Teaching

courses taught

ENGL 5000 - Introduction to Applied Shakespeare
Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Provides an introduction to the life, work and world of William Shakespeare to prepare students for the Applied Shakespeare Professional Masters Certificate two-week intensive. Students will gain a background in the social, cultural and political context of Renaissance theater, will be introduced to the conventions of Shakespearean drama and will explore key concerns impacting our understanding of Shakespeare's works. Department consent required.
FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.
NCTH 7000 - Shakespeare Two-Day Comprehensive
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
Immersive weekend comprehensive designed to provide a deep dive into the Colorado Shakespeare Festival�s summer season. Running Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Participants can see Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth in the evening, and attend discussions with CSF directors, dramaturgs, actors, and CU faculty during the day.
NCTH 7004 - Shakespeare Five-Day Intensive
Primary Instructor - Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
This course offers a variety of hands-on master classes taught by CU Boulder faculty and CSF guest artists, which include acting, directing, dramaturgy and pedagogy and provide an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's summer productions. Tickets to The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth are included.
THTR 1003 - Acting 1
Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
Introductory course designed to explore creativity, collaboration and communication in the craft of acting. Focuses on basic terms and concepts of psychological realism fundamental to the actors' process through solo work and ensemble exercises. Open to majors and non-majors.

THTR 3149 - Professional Orientation: Exploring Professional Potentials for THTR and DNCE Maj
Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
Explores and identifies a wide range of professional opportunities connected to personal strengths and interests in theatre and dance by studying current professional practices, trends and cross-disciplinary connections. Instructor will: provide information/learning needed from representative professionals; open avenues to find/create employment opportunities towards internship consideration/post-graduation; and mentor structured self-assessment/professional development.

THTR 3213 - Improvisation I: Thinking On Your Feet
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Provides students with an introduction to several forms of improvisation, including short form, long-form, playback theatre and clown. A useful course for anyone interested in improving confidence with public speaking, communication and/or performance. Attendance and participation are mandatory.

THTR 4003 - Acting 3
Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
Continuation of the techniques explored in Acting 1 (THTR 1003) and Acting 2 (THTR 3053). Emphasis is placed on monologues and scene study of Shakespeare and other classical plays.

THTR 4013 - Studio 3: Acting Shakespeare
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
In-depth study of Shakespearean texts from the perspective of their demands on the actor, including the conventions and performance styles of Elizabethan theatre.

THTR 4051 - Playwriting
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Fall 2019
Introductory course in craft of playwriting; primary focus on technique of developing short plays. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

THTR 4143 - Shakespeare in Community
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2022
Surveys a growing field of arts practitioners who are intersecting Applied Theatre, Shakespeare and community in meaningful ways, including Shakespeare in Prisons, Shakespeare with Veterans and Shakespeare for Inclusive Audiences. Students will explore a variety of methodologies for teaching and practicing Shakespeare and create original work using Shakespeare as a lens for examining a particular theme, topic or social issue. Same as THTR 5143.

THTR 4149 - Theatre Internship
Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Provides opportunities for theatre majors to explore career opportunities in theatre fields other than, or in addition to, those with performance emphasis. Students apply knowledge and skills developed in their major studies to a practical work experience. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended requisite: 30 credit hours in THTR.

THTR 5049 - Topics in Theatre Studies
Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study of a particular topic in theatre (e.g., a historical period, a region, a group or artist, a theorist, a concept). Topic specified in the Online Schedule Planner.

THTR 5051 - Special Topics in Theatre History
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Fall 2019
Detailed study of a particular topic in theatre history (e.g., an era, a style, a country, or an organization). Topic specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours on different topics.

THTR 5143 - Shakespeare in Community
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Surveys a growing field of arts practitioners who are intersecting Applied Theatre, Shakespeare and community in meaningful ways, including Shakespeare in Prisons, Shakespeare with Veterans and Shakespeare for Inclusive Audiences. Students will explore a variety of methodologies for teaching and practicing Shakespeare and create original work using Shakespeare as a lens for examining a particular theme, topic or social issue. Same as THTR 4143.

THTR 5213 - Improvisation I: Thinking On Your Feet
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
Provides students with an introduction to several forms of improvisation, including short form, long-form, playback theatre and clown. A useful course for anyone interested in improving confidence with public speaking, communication and/or performance. Attendance and participation are mandatory.

THTR 6021 - On-Stage Studies: Shakespeare
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
Studies Elizabethan and Jacobean dramatic texts as playscripts for performance, with particular attention to contemporary Shakespeare criticism and landmark Shakespeare productions over the last two centuries.

THTR 6959 - Master's Thesis
Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

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Background

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M.F.A., Yale University 2004
B.A., Grinnell College 1997

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President's Fund for the Humanities, conferred by University of Colorado President, 2017

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