Curriculum Vitae

Fred D Chappell Jr

January 18, 2018

General Information

University address:	School of Theatre
College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Building 0239
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1160
Phone: 850-644-7234; Fax: 850-644-7408

E-mail address:	fchappell@fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1964	B.A., Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. Major: Theatre. 

Nondegree Education and Training

1967	Parsons School of Design. 

1966	Wendell Phillips, Strasberg Institute. 

1965	Paul Mann Acting Studio. 

1964	Berghof Studios, New York. 

Professional Experience

1998–present	Professor, School of Theatre, School of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, Florida State University. Head, MFA Directing Program.

1986–1998	Associate Professor, School of Theatre, Florida State University. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance (2014). 
Proclamation of Appreciation for Contributions to Theatre, Mayor, City of Americus, GA (2012). 
Honoree, Season Dedication for Service to the Organization, The Lost Colony (2011). 
Distinguished Career Award, Georgia Theatre Conference (2008). 
Honoree, 40th Anniversary Celebration, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA (2008). 
Atlanta Theatre Awards, Atlanta, GA (2007). 
Recipient, T.I.P. Award (1995). 
Theatre Award, Contributions to the Arts in Georgia, Georgia Theatre Conference (1990). 
Georgia Governor's Honors Award, Outstanding Contributions to the Arts (1983). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

Actors Equity Association 
Georgia Theatre Conference, Lifetime Membership 
Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers 
University Resident Theatre Association 

Teaching

New Course Development: M.F.A. Directing Course of Study - In assuming Head of the M.F.A. Program in 1993, I developed a three-year course of training for M.F.A. Directing Students. This course of study included six new studio directing classes, TPP5380 - 06, which I teach. Supervision of Student Research not related to Thesis or Dissertation: As Head of M.F.A. Directing Committee, I appoint faculty members from each of the School of Theatre's areas and supervise this committee, which monitors the work of MFA directing students. The committee has evaluated the work of each of the following M.F.A. directing students after each semester throughout their three-year directing program. 

Courses Taught

Introduction to London Theatre (THE3600)
Acting II: Contemporary American Realism (TPP2111)
BFA Performance Workshop (TPP4922)
Problems in Directing (TPP5383)
Acting Technique II: Contemporary American Realism (TPP2111)
Music Theatre Workshop (TPP4923)
Introduction to London Theatre (TPP3060)
BFA Performance Workshop (TPP4922)
Problems in Directing (TPP5383)
Musical Theatre Workshop (TPP4923)
Problems in Directing (TPP5383)
Performance Workshop in Acting/Directing (TPP4922)
Introduction to London Theatre (THE3061)
Introduction to Theatre (THE2000)
Introduction to Theatre in London (THE3061)
Problems in Directing (TPP5381)
MFA Practicum in Directing (TPP5380)
Theatre Problems (THE5084)
Acting Techniques I (TPP5145)
Seminar: Selected Topics in History of Performance (Acting and Directing) (THE5273)
Performance II for Theatre Educators (TPP5158)
Acting Techniques III: Acting Problems in Genre and Style (TPP4112)
Performance I for Theatre Educators (THE5765)
Theatre Encounters Workshop (THE4923)
Principles of Scene Design (TPA5065)
Acting Technique I: Basic Process (TPP2110)
MFA Internship in Technical Theatre, Stage Design, and Management (TPA5940)
MFA Internship in Theatre Performance (TPP5940)

New Course Development

M.F.A. Directing Course of Study (1993)

Doctoral Committee Member

Wilson, M., graduate. (1993).
Phillips, G., graduate. (1992).

Doctoral Committee University Representative

McCoy, J., graduate. (1995).

Master's Committee Chair

Christine Hansen, graduate. (2017). MFA Directing. 
David Sebren, graduate. (2017). MFA Directing. 
Colton, C., graduate. (2016).
Tenisia, J., graduate. (2016).
Gavin Mayer, graduate. (2012). Jesus Christ Superstar.  [thesis production]
Steven Higginbotham, graduate. (2012). Leading Ladies.  [thesis production]
Young, S. C., graduate. (2011).
Cihocki, C. O., graduate. (2010).
Towns, A. J., graduate. (2010).
Waage, J. T., graduate. (2010).
Clark, R. M., graduate. (2009).
Frost, A. A., graduate. (2009).
Sassaman, J. A., graduate. (2009).

Master's Committee Member

Christina Marullo, graduate. (2012). MFA, Costume Design. 
Kimble, D. A., graduate. (2011). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 
Santiago, J. L., graduate. (2011).
Barnes, D., graduate. (2011). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Kosanovich, J., graduate. (2011). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Chamblin, R. T., graduate. (2010).
Mikrut, S. E., graduate. (2010).
Franklin, R. A., graduate. (2009).
Kasler, J. M., graduate. (2009).
Eichor, S., graduate. (2009). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Davidson, J., graduate. (2008). M.F.A., Theatre Management. 
Havakart, J., graduate. (2008). M.S. 
Montero, H., graduate. (2008). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 
Sense, N., graduate. (2007). M.F.A., Management. 
Moore, R., graduate. (2006). M.F.A. Scenic Design. 
Reed, S., graduate. (2006). M.F.A., Scenic Design. 
Carncross, A., graduate. (2005). M.F.A., Technical Design. 
Carney, E., graduate. (2004). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Hutchinson, E., graduate. (2004). M.F.A. Opera Directing, School of Music. 
Shortall, K., graduate. (2004). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 
Hebb, L., graduate. (2002). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Panzerello, M., graduate. (2002). M.F.A., Costume Design. 
Hue, S., graduate. (2000). M.A. 
Dubois, M., graduate. (1998). M.A., Acting Theory. 
Gallant, C., graduate. (1995). M.A., Dramaturgy. 
Rozema, J., graduate. (1995). M.A., Lighting Design. 
Wigley, M., graduate. (1995). M.A., Dramaturgy. 
Beckart, C., graduate. (1994). M.F.A., Technical Theatre. 
Hatch, R., graduate. (1994). M.F.A., Directing. 
Morris, D., graduate. (1994). M.F.A., Technical Theatre. 
Gaudet, M., graduate. (1992). M.F.A., Directing. 
Harris, K., graduate. (1990). M.F.A., Theatre Management. 
Plate, S., graduate. (1990). M.F.A., Theatre Management. 
Keller, L., graduate. (1989). M.F.A., Directing. 
Manley, B., graduate. (1989). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 
Sadak, D., graduate. (1989). M.F.A., Directing. 
Cardino, C., graduate. (1988). M.F.A., Directing. 
Young, C., graduate. (1988). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 
Gallegos, T., graduate. (1987). M.F.A., Lighting Design. 

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Hansen, C. (2015–17). 

Sebren, D. (2015–17). 

Colton, C. (2013–16). 

Lacey, P. (2013–15). 

Tamiscia, J. H. (2012–15). 

Kmiec, W. (2011–14). 

Norcross, N. (2011–14). 

Silva, M. (2011–14). 

Higginbotham, S. (2009–11). 

Meyer, G. (2009–11). 

Young, E. (2009–10). 

Young, C. (2008–10). 

Cihocki, C. (2007–09). 

Towns, A. (2007–09). 

Waage, J. (2007–09). 

Smith, P. (2008). 

Clark, R. (2006–08). 

Frost, A. (2006–08). 

Sassaman, J. (2006–08). 

Burgos, M. (2003–06). 

Kreschner, G. (2003–06). 

Larabee, C. (2003–06). 

Chimonides, J. (2001–04). 

Jones, E. (2001–04). 

Ledbetter, R. (2001–04). 

Adams, D. (1999–2002). 

Daras, A. (1999–2002). 

Twomey, B. (1999–2002). 

Gregg, J. (1998–2000). 

Gretta, R. (1997–2000). 

Moore, A. (1995–98). 

Ossowski, T. (1995–98). 

Grasa, L. (1995–97). 

Cazzasa, J. (1992–95). 

Herman, T. (1992–95). 

Starr, J. (1992–95). 

Research and Original Creative Work

Presentations

Invited Keynote and Plenary Presentations at Conferences

Chappell, F. D. (accepted). The Actor/Director Relationship. Keynote presentation to be given at Georgia Theatre Conference, Georgia Theatre Confererence, Americus, GA. (Regional)

Invited Workshops

Chappell, F. D. (2008). Directing Workshop. Workshop delivered at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. (Local)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Chappell, F. D. (2007). Audition Techniques. Delivered at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1999). Guest Lecture. Delivered at Washington College, Chestertown, MD. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1997). Guest Speech. Delivered at 60th Anniversary Celebration of The Lost Colony. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1995). Guest Lecture. Delivered at 33rd National Conference of Outdoor Drama. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1987). Panelist, Theatre and the New South. Delivered at National Endowment for the Arts. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1985). Georgia and the Arts. Delivered at Leadership Georgia. (State)

Chappell, F. D. (1984). Panelist, Responsibilities of the Artistic Director. Delivered at Southeastern Theatre Conference, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Chappell, F. D. (1984). Guest Lecture. Delivered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Master Classes

Chappell, F. D. (1976). Master Classes in Acting. Master class delivered at Alliance Theatre School, Atlanta, GA. (Local)

Performances

Invited Performances

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (2011). The Little Foxes. Atlanta, GA: Theatre In The Square. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Artist Director). (2008). Importance of Being Earnest. Winter Park, FL: Rollins College. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (2006). Turned Funny. Theatre-in-the-Square, Atlanta, GA: League of Resident Theatres. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (2000). Oh, Coward!. Simsbury, CT: Centennial Festival Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (1998). Sylvia, Driving Miss Daisy, Everybody Loves Opal. Apalachicola, FL: Dixie Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1996). Blithe Spirit. Sarasota, FL: Asolo Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (1996). Crazy For You. Flatrock, NC: Flatrock Summer Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1987). Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Philadelphia, PA: Walnut Street Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1987). Voyages of Discovery. Washington, DC: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1986). Great Expectations. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1986). 'Night, Mother. Atlanta, GA: Studio Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1985). Another Part of the Forest. Philadelphia, PA: Walnut Street Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1984). Angels Fall. Seattle, WA: A Contemporary Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1983). Educating Rita. [Origination of the work by Ntozake Shange]. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1982). Macbeth. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1981). Antony and Cleopatra. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1980). Night of the Iquana. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1978). Luanne Hampton Laverty Oberlander. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1978). The Little Foxes. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1977). Vanities. Atlanta, GA: Studio Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1975). Same Painted Pony. New York City, NY: Off Broadway. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1975). Same Painted Pony. Huntington Station, NY: PAF Playhouse. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1975). To Kill a Mockingbird. Cortland, NY: Cortland Repertory Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Guest Director). (1974). Christmas Industrials. New York City, NY: Manhattan Savings Bank. 

Chappell, F. D. (Actor). (1969). Red White and Maddox. New York City, NY: Broadway, Cort Theatre. 

Non-Juried Performances

Chappell, F. (director). (contract). THE MUSIC MAN [benefit concert]. SOT. 

Chappell, F. (director). (contract). HEDDA GABLER [theatre]. [Origination of the work by School of Theatre]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Lab Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. (Director). (contract). THE FANTASTICKS [staged benefit concert]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. (director). (contract). RAGTIME [Theatre]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. (Director). (2017, October). GUYS AND DOLLS. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. (Director). (2014, February–March). THE SEAGULL [theatre]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. The Lab Theatre: Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (director). (2013, December). COLE, the music of Cole Porter [theatre, musical concert]. [Origination of the work by benefit performance for School of Theatre]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (director). (2013, February). Spring Awakening [Theatre]. [Origination of the work by FSU theatre school]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (director). (2012, December). Rodgers and Hammerstein Classics Concert [live theatre]. Fallon Theatre: School of Theatre, FSU. 

Chappell, F. D. (director). (2012, April). The Sea Gull [stage production]. [Origination of the work by Anton Chekhov]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. The Lab Theatre: FSU. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2011). Camelot. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2010). Carousel. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2010). Rent. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2009). Kiss Me Kate. Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2009). She Stoops to Conquer. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2008). South Pacific. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2007). Into The Woods. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2007). The Man of La Mancha. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Salieri). (2006). Amadeus. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2006). Urinetown. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2004). Oklahoma. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2003). A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around... The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2003). Crazy For You. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Robert). (2003). Proof. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2002). Angels in America. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2002). Chicago. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2001). The Little Foxes. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (2000). Cabaret. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1999). Hair. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Actor). (1999). Hayfever. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1998). The Threepenny Opera. The Lab Theatre: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1996). Twelfth Night. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1995). Do Not Go Gentle. [Origination of the work by Susan Zeder]. Flatrock, NC: Flatrock Playhouse. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1995). The Cherry Orchard. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Actor). (1994). Dancing at Lugnasa. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1993). Carousel. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1993). The Taming of the Shrew. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1992). ...To Howl at the Moon. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1991). Les Liaisons Dangereuse. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1990). Noises Off. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Stage Manager). (1989). Our Town. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1987). Guys and Dolls. Mainstage: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1986). The Seagull. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Director). (1977). Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean. Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre. 

Chappell, F. D. (Actor). (recorded 2010). Various Films [Three Films for the FSU Film School]. Florida State University. 

Chappell, F. D. (Actor). (recorded 2009). Good-bye, Ben [Film for the Department of Communications]. Florida State University. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Member, University Professional Relations and Welfare Committee (1989).

Member, University Fine Arts Committee (1986–1988).

FSU College Service

Member, Production Advisory Committee (1993–present).

Supervisor, Social Issues Project (1993–present).

Chairman, M.F.A. Directing Committee (1992–present).

Member, Performance Area Committee (1989–present).

Sponsor, "Short Cuts," M.F.A. Directing Projects (1987–present).

Adjudicator, B.F.A. Acting Auditions (1987–present).

Adjudicator, B.F.A. Music Theatre Auditions (1987–present).

Evaluator, B.F.A. Music Theatre Juries (1987–present).

Evaluator, Thesis and non-thesis of M.F.A. Directing Students (1987–present).

Head, BA Faculty Search Committee (2015–2016).

Sponsor, M.F.A. One-Act Play Festival (1994–2016).

Supervisor, New Horizons Play Festival (2007–2015).

Moderator, Faculty Council/Faculty Meeting (2008–2010).

Head, Performance Area (2008–2010).

Supervisor, "American Dream Deferred," Social Issues Project (2009).

Supervisor, Ten-Minute Play Festival, American College Theatre Festival (2006–2009).

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee (1996–2009).

Supervisor, Social Issues Project (2008).

Sponsor, "Under Control," M.F.A. Directing Project (2007).

B.A. Head, Search Committee (2007).

Sponsor, "Jihad," M.F.A. Directing Project (2006).

Member, Lighting Design Search Committee (2006).

Sponsor, "Spin Cycle," M.F.A. Directing Project (2003).

Member, Voice Teacher Search Committee (2002).

Sponsor, "The Ground Zero Project," M.F.A. Directing Project (2001).

Sponsor, "The Violence Project," M.F.A. Directing Project (1999).

Member, Dean Search Committee (1999).

Member, Search Committee, Performance Faculty (1998).

Member, Performance Track Evaluation Committee (1997–1998).

Supervisor, South Eastern Theatre Conference - Acting Auditions (1987–1998).

Sponsor, "The Freedom Project," M.F.A. Directing Project (1997).

Member, London Study Center Liaison Committee (1993–1997).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (1992–1997).

Supervisor, University Resident Theatre Association - Acting Auditions (1987–1997).

Sponsor, "The AIDS Project," M.F.A. Directing Project (1995).

Sponsor, "Crime Project," M.F.A. Directing Project (1993).

Member, M.F.A. Directing Evaluation Committee (1993).

Member, Search Committee, Associate Dean for Production (1993).

Member, Search Committee, Technical Director (1993).

Member, Asolo Conservatory Liaison Committee (1991).

Member, Search Committee, Associate Designer (1991).

Sponsor, "The Changeling," M.F.A. Student Project (1990).

Member, University Professional Relations and Welfare (1990).

Moderator, Forum Post Production Discussions (1987–1990).

Sponsor, "A Clockwork Orange," B.F.A. Student Project (1989).

Member, Search Committee, Costume Designer (1989).

Member, University Fine Arts Committee (1986–1989).

Member, Restructuring Ad Hoc Committee (1988).

Member, The Lab Committee (1988).

The Profession

Juror for a Performance

American College Theatre Festival. University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1983).

Service to Professional Associations

Recruiter, URTA National Auditions, New York City and Chicago, IL (1987–present).

Guest speaker, workshop panelist, Georgia Theatre Conference (2012).

Keynote speaker, Georgia Theatre Conference (2008).

On-Site Evaluator, National Endowment for the Arts (1999).

Member of Theatre Panel, Florida Council for the Arts (1998).

Member, Institute of Outdoor Drama (1986–1998).

Member, Southeastern Theatre Conference (1986–1998).

Member, University Resident Theatre Association (1986–1998).

Theatre Panelist, Florida Council for the Arts (1997).

Recruiter, Auditions, Southeastern Theatre Conference (1987–1997).

Member of Theatre Panel, Florida Council for the Arts (1994–1996).

Theatre Panelist, Florida Council for the Arts (1993–1995).

Recruiter, Auditions, Florida Theatre Conference (1989).

Recruiter, Jacksonville State College (1988).

Recruiter, Auditions, Florida Theatre Conference (1987).

Founder, Chairman, Atlanta Coalition of Theatres (1983–1986).

Founder, Atlanta New Play Project (1980–1986).

Artistic Director, Alliance Theatre Company/Atlanta Children's Theatre, Atlanta, GA (1976–1986).

Member, Georgia Theatre Conference (1976–1986).

Member, League of Resident Theatres (1976–1986).

Member, Theatre Communications Group (1976–1986).

Theatre Panelist, Georgia Council for the Arts and Humanities (1981–1985).

Member, Leadership Georgia (1983–1984).

Observer, National Playwrights Festival (1979).

Artistic Director, Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortland, NY (1974–1976).

Resident Director, Alliance Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA (1972–1976).

Actor, Alliance Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA (1971–1973).

Director of Studio Intern Training Company, Alliance Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA (1971–1973).

Founder, Director, Teacher, Alliance Theatre School (1971–1973).

Member, Acting Company, New Orleans Repertory Theatre, New Orleans, LA (1970–1971).

Teacher, Acting Technique and Scene Study, Theatre Atlanta School of Acting, Atlanta, GA (1966–1969).

Member, Acting Company, Theatre Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (1966–1969).

Service to Other Universities

Guest Artist, Director, Rollins College (2008). 

Guest Artist, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC (1984). 

The Community

Actor, Love Letters, Benefit for Goodwood Plantation (2010).

On-site Evaluator, National Endowment for the Arts (1999).

Theatre Panelist, Florida Council for the Arts (1994–1995).

Consultation

National Endowment for the Arts, Emory University Theatre Programming. (1999).

Theatre Department Evaluation, Emory University. (1992).