Curriculum Vitae

Gregory J Leaming

January 08, 2018

General Information

University address:	FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
5555 North Tamiami Trail
Florida State University
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: 941-351-9010

E-mail address:	greg.leaming@conservatory.fsu.edu

Web site:	www.asolorep.org/conservatory

Professional Preparation

1981	M.F.A., University Of Massachusetts Amherst. Major: Directing. Supervisor: Professor Edward Golden. 

Unspecified Name. (1981). Man is Man, Bertolt Brecht. Unpublished master's thesis, University Of Massachusetts Amherst. 

1977	B.A., State University of New York at Albany. Major: Theatre / English Education. magna cum laude. 

Professional Experience

2004–present	Director, Florida State University / Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Associate Artistic Director, Asolo Repertory Theatre.

2002–2004	Associate Professor / Artistic Director, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University. Head of undergraduate and graduate directing program.

2001–2002	Acting Artistic Director, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT (LORT B). Responsible for development and production of 8 play 2001-02 season.

1997–2001	Director of Artistic Programming, Long Wharf Theatre. Resident director; develop and produce 8 play season in conjunction with artistic and managing director; oversee literary offices; oversee all artistic developmental programs.

1996–1997	Producing Director, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT (LORT B). Resident director; develop and produce 6 play season in conjunction with artistic and managing directors; long range project development; artistic liaison to national theater community; development and grant writing for all artistic programs; all local and regional casting; oversee literary, education and humanities programs.

1992–1996	Artistic Director, Portland Stage Company (LORT D). Produce 6 play season, directing 3; supervise artistic and administrative staff of thirty; expanded 5 play season with three week runs to 6 play season with 4 week runs; developed and produced annual new play festival, Little Festival of the Unexpected; received W. Alton Jones New Play Awards for world premieres of Losing Father's Body and Church of the Sole Survivor; developed expanded education, humanities and outreach efforts to include area secondary schools and universities; with board of directors, developed comprehensive 3 year artistic plan allowing for expansion of classical profile of the theater both locally and nationally.

1985–1992	Associate Artistic Director, Hartford Stage Company. Assisted in development and production of 6 play mainstage season; dramaturg on all mainstage productions; researched, commissioned and developed all translations and adaptations; coordinated and administered literary and education departments; long range project development; all local and professional casting; developed and administered all humanities and outreach programs.

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

National Theatre Conference 
Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Advanced Play Analysis (TPP5651)
Advanced Play Analysis (TPP5656)
Business of Acting (THE 5084)
Clasical Acting (THE5317)
Advanced Play Analysis (TPP5656)
Business of Acting (THE5084)
Classical Acting (THE5317)
MFA Practicum in Acting (TPP5284)
Theatre Tutorial (THE5918)
Advanced Play Analysis (TPP5651)
Advanced Play Analysis for Actors (TPP5656)
BUSINESS OF ACTING (THE5084)
Seminar: Selected Topics in Dramatic Literature and Dramatic Theory (THE5317)
Theatre Problems (THE5084)
Advanced Play Analysis (TPP5656)
Advanced Text Analysis I
Advanced Text Analysis II
Text Analysis
Orientation to Acting (TPP2185)
Business of Acting (THE5084)
Introduction to Theatre in London (THE3061)
The Art of Acting
Graduate Directing Lab I and II
Directing I
Directed Individual Study (TPP5906)
Problems in Directing (TPP5383)
Problems in Directing (TPP5381)
Seminar: Selected Topics in History of Performance (Acting and Directing) (THE5273)
Directing I
Directing II
Directing III
Directing IV
The Text and The Theatre

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

Leaming, G. J. (2005–2015). Productions directed as part of teaching assignment at FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Presentations

Nonrefereed Workshops

Leaming, G. (2015, January). What to Expect from Graduate School. Workshop delivered at URTA, New York, NY. (Regional)

Leaming, G. J. (2013). Graduate Actor Training. Workshop delivered at U/RTA, New York, NY. (Regional)

Leaming, G. J. (2012). Graduate Actor Training. Workshop delivered at U/RTA, Chicago, IL. (Regional)

Leaming, G. J. (2011). Graduate Actor Training. Workshop delivered at U/RTA, San Francisco, CA. (Regional)

Leaming, G. J. (2008). Auditioning Technique. Workshop delivered at Western Michigan University. (Local)

Leaming, G. J. (2008). Directing. Workshop delivered at Western Michigan University. (Local)

Original Creative Works

Scripts or Screenplays

Leaming, G. (Writer). (contract). The Italian Straw Hat [tranlsation/adaptation of play]. Commissioned by Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. (Writer). (contract). The Patsy [Translation/adaptation of George Feydeau's LE DINDON]. Resident Ensemble Theatre, Newark, DE. 

Leaming, G. (Writer). (2017). The Patsy [Adaptation from George Feydeau's LE DINDON]. Dramatics Publishing Company. 

Performances

Non-Juried Performances

Leaming, G. (dirctor). (contract). Gloria [play]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. (Director). (2017, August). Double Indemnity [play]. Cook Theatre, Sarasota, FL: Dog Days Theatre (a production of FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. (director). (2016, January–March). Ah, Wilderness [play]. Sarasota, FL: Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. (translator/adaptor). (2015, September–October). The Patsy [play]. Newark, Delaware: Resident Ensemble Players. 

Leaming, G. (Director). (2015, January–March). Good People. Asolo Repertory Theatre: Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2013). Noises Off. Clarence Brown Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2013). Other Desert Cities. Asolo Repertory Theatre: Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2013). The Game's Afoot. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2012, February). Boeing, Boeing. Straz Center for the Performaing Arts, Tampa, FL. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2012, January). God of Carnage. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2011). Boeing, Boeing [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2010). Hearts [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2010). November [Regional]. American Stage Festival. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2009). Fat Pig [Regional]. Banyan Theatre Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2008). The Imaginary Invalid [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2008). Without You [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Ursula Sarma]. O'Neill Theatre Conference. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (2007). A Tale of Two Cities [Professional Dramaturgy]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2007). Tally's Folly [Regional]. Dorset Theatre Festival. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2007). The Play's The Thing [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2006). Men of Tortuga [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2006). Mrs. Warren's Profession [Regional]. Banyan Theatre Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2005, January–May). Anything to Declare? [Regional]. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2005). Men of Tortuga [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Jason Wells]. Sarasota, FL: Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. (translator/adaptor). (2004, October–2005, January). Anything to Declare? [play]. Sarasota, FL: Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2003, April–May). A Flea in Her Ear [Regional]. Classical Acting Company. 

Leaming, G. (translator/adaptor). (2003, March–April). A Flea In Her Ear. Dallas, TX: Classical Acting Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2003). King Lear [Regional]. Southwest Shakespeare Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2002). An Infinite Ache [Regional]. Merrimack Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2002). An Infinite Ache [Regional]. Cincinnati Playhouse. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2002). Dark Matters [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Roberto Aquirre Sacasa]. Dallas Theatre Center. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2001). Arms and the Man [Regional]. Long Wharf Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2001). Flattery Will Get You [Regional]. Connecticut Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2001). Flattery Will Get You [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Steven Drukman]. The Lark Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2001). Going Native [Regional]. Long Wharf Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2000). An Infinite Ache [Regional]. Long Wharf Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2000). An Infinite Ache [Regional]. Stamford Center for the Arts. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2000). Sockdology [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Jeff Hatcher]. Connecticut Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2000). Syncopation [Regional]. Florida Studio Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2000). Work In Progress (Blue/Orange) [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Joe Penhall]. William Morris Agency. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1999). Syncopation [Regional]. George Street Playhouse. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1999). Syncopation [Regional]. Long Wharf Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1999). The Hamlet Project [Regional]. Sedona Shakespeare. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1998). Abstract Expression [Regional]. Long Wharf Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1998). Hunger [Regional]. Contemporary American Theatre Festival. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1997). Abstract Expression [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Theresa Rebeck]. New York Theatre Workshop. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1997). Anna Christie [Regional]. StageWest. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1997). Breaking Legs [Regional]. StageWest. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1997). Lips [Off Broadway]. Primary Stages. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1996). Intimate Exchanges [Regional]. Hartford Stage. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1996). Othello [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1996). Private Lives [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1996). The Turn of the Screw [Regional]. StageWest. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1995). Mrs. Warren's Profession [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1995). Sabina [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Willy Holtzman]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1995). Tales From the Time of the Plague [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by L. Alvarez]. Portland Stage Co. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1995). The Turn of the Screw [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1994). Arms and the Man [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1994). Church of the Sole Survivor [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Keith Curran]. Portland Stage Co. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1994). The Illusion [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1994). The Turn of the Screw [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Jeffrey Hatcher]. Portland Stage Co. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1994). Three Postcards [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1993). Losing Fathers Body [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1993). Under the Skin [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Susan Yankowitz]. Portland Stage Co. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1992). All's Well That Ends Well [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1992). Heartbreak House [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by George Bernard Shaw]. [Artistic direction by Michael Langham]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1992). Hidden Laughter [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Simon Gray]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1992). On the Verge [Regional]. Portland Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1992). Othello [Regional]. Hangar Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1992). Our Country's Good [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Timberlake Wertenbaker]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1992). The Master Builder [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Henrik Ibsen]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1991). Julius Caesar [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1991). Losing Father's Body [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Constance Congdon]. Gathering at Bigfork. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1991). Stand Up Tragedy [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Bill Cain]. [Artistic direction by Ron Link]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1991). The Illusion [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Tony Kushner, from Pierre Corneille]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1991). Woyzeck [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Georg Büchner]. [Artistic direction by Richard Foreman]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1990). A Conversation with Georgia O'Keefe [Regional]. First Amendment Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1990). A Moon for the Misbegotten [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Eugene O'Neill]. [Artistic direction by Jackson Phippen]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1990). Dog Opera [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Constance Congdon]. Gathering at Bigfork. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg, Assistant Director). (1990). Peer Gynt [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Henrik Ibsen]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1989). A Midsummer Night's Dream [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1989). Scratchy Glass [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Doug Grissom]. First Amendment Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1989). Tales of the Last Formicans [Regional]. Philadelphia Drama Guild. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1989). The Paper Gramophone [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Artistic direction by Yuri Yeremin]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1988). A Conversation with Georgia O'Keefe [Regional]. Hartford Stage. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1988). As You Like It [Regional]. Houston Shakespeare Festival. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1988). Casanova [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Constance Congdon]. New Dramatists. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1988). Driving Miss Daisy [Regional]. Peterborough Players. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1988). Hedda Gabler [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Henrik Ibsen]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1988). Year of the Pilgrim [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Doug Grissom]. First Amendment Theatre. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1987). Hamlet [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1987). King of Clocks [Professional Workshop Production]. [Origination of the work by Keith Burns]. New York Stage/Film. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (1987). Play [Regional]. Company One. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1987). The Stick Wife [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Darrah Cloud]. [Artistic direction by Roberta Levitow]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1986). A Doll's House [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Henrik Ibsen]. [Artistic direction by Emily Mann]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1986). Children [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by A. R. Gurney]. [Artistic direction by Jackson Phippen]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1986). Pericles [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1985). The Gilded Age [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by Constance Congdon]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Leaming, G. J. (Dramaturg). (1985). Twelfth Night [Professional Dramaturgy]. [Origination of the work by William Shakespeare]. [Artistic direction by Mark Lamos]. Hartford Stage Company. 

Non-Juried Production and Design

Leaming, G. (director). (2016, November). Book of Days [play]. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. (director). (2015, November). The Real Inspector Hound/The Actor's Nightmare [Play]. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. (Director). (2014, November). The Water Engine. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. (Director). (2013, November). The School for Lies. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2012, April). Cloud Nine. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2012). Twelfth Night. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2010). Two Gentlemen of Verona. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2009). The Mystery Plays. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2009). Three Postcards. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2007). Murder by Poe. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2006). Blue Window. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Leaming, G. J. (Director). (2005). Pericles. FSU/Asolo Conservatory. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Leaming, G. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Dog Days Theatre, 2018 season. Funded by Tourist Development Cultural Arts of Sarasota. Total award $21,000. 

Leaming, G. (Mar 2018–Apr 2020). Shakespeare in the Selby Gardens: Much Ado About Nothing. Funded by Barancik Foundation. Total award $60,000. 

Leaming, G. (2018–2018). Shakespeare in the Selby Gardens: Much Ado About Nothing. Funded by Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Total award $7,500. 

Leaming, G. (Jul 2017–Aug 2017). Dog Days Theatre, 2017 season. Funded by Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota. Total award $2,000. 

Leaming, G. (Mar 2017–Apr 2017). Shakespeare in the Selby Gardens: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Funded by Barancik Foundation. Total award $10,000. 

Leaming, G. (Mar 2017–Apr 2017). Shakespeare in the Selby Gardens: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Funded by Women's Exchange. Total award $2,999. 

Leaming, G. (Mar 2017–Apr 2017). Shakespeare in the Selby Gardens: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Funded by Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Total award $7,500. 

Leaming, G. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Upgrade of Cook Theatre. Funded by Selby Foundation. Total award $22,500. 

Leaming, G. (Oct 2014–Oct 2014). Final upgrade of Cook Theatre lighting inventory. Funded by Community Foundation of Sarasota. Total award $20,000. 

Leaming, G. J. (Oct 2013–Dec 2014). Adaptation/Translation of George Feydeau's LE DINDON. Funded by Resident Ensemble Performers, University of Delaware. Total award $7,500. 

Leaming, G. J. (Mar 2013–Aug 2013). Purchase of vehicle for Conservatory technical department. Funded by Community Foundation of Sarasota. (20132290). Total award $20,000. 

Leaming, G. J. (Jul 2009–Feb 2010). Operating and Recruitment Support. Funded by Community Foundation of Sarasota, Charles L. Huisking and Lillian Huisking Donor Advised Fund. (20100183). Total award $13,000. 

Leaming, G. J. (2008–2008). Upgrade of Lighting Equipment for Cook Theatre. Funded by Cordelia. Total award $28,500. 

Leaming, G. J. (May 2004–May 2005). 2004-2005 Season Support. Funded by Woman's Exchange of Sarasota. Total award $6,500. 

Additional Research or Original Creative Work Not Reported Elsewhere

Leaming, G. (2016). The Italian Straw Hat (translation/adaptation of Eugene Labiche play. Asolo Repertory Theatre. 

Leaming, G. (2015). The Patsy (translation/adaptation of George Feydeau's LE DINDON. Resident Ensemble Players, Delaware, MD. 

Leaming, G. J. (2007). Anything to Declare? (translation/adaptation). Maurice Hennequin and Pierre Veber. 

Leaming, G. J. (2004). A Flea In Her Ear (translation/adaptation). Georges Feydeau. 

Service

The Profession

Service to Professional Associations

Board member, Elected member of the board of directors for URTA, University and Regional Theatre Association (2013–2016).

Curator, Asolo Unplugged - New Play Development Program, Asolo Repertory Theatre (2010–2014).

Evaluator/Panelist, National Endowment for the Arts (1989–2008).

Script Reader, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Conference (2001–2007).

Member, Planning, Policy and Evaluation Committee, Maine Arts Commission (1993).

Evaluator/Panelist, Massachusetts Council for the Arts (1989).

Service to Other Universities

Tenure Review, University of Tennessee at Knoxville (2013). 

Tenure Review, University of Tennessee at Knoxville (2013).