Bonus: Atlanta/Puerto Rico
Two Quick Announcements
Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher (1669)Hello friends!
Remember last month’s post about the art of transitions? Well, life has a funny way of echoing our themes, because I'm writing to share a big transition of my own.
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted a position as assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance at Emory University in Atlanta. For a theater nerd like me it’s a great opportunity – I’ll be teaching a combination of acting, directing, and devising courses, and I’ve even been tasked with developing a brand new curriculum for their “Intro to Theater” course. This course is a cornerstone of the department that more than 200 students from all disciplines take every year, and I can’t wait to delve into the essential questions with them: What is theater? What is it for? How do we make it? And why? Why does theater keep surviving, century after century, despite puritanical bans, and the rise of new technologies?
Beyond the classroom, I’m also excited about the move to Atlanta. I’ve only visited twice, but each time I’ve been struck by the city’s vibrant energy. It seems to be a magnet for creatives, activists and all-around great people from all walks of life (hi Rachel and Sangeeth! hi Annalee!), and I can’t wait to be part of that scene. Plus, having family in the Asheville area of North Carolina is a bonus – it’ll be wonderful to reconnect with them.
If you have any Atlanta tips, recommendations, or know anyone who lives there, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me!
Now, for a second piece of exciting news:
This June I’ll be teaching a directing workshop with Teatro Público in Puerto Rico! This will be a fully online offering (a total of 12 hours), and for the first time in a long while, I’ll be teaching in Spanish. I’m incredibly thankful to Gabriela Saker, Teatro Público’s Artistic Director and an amazing actress in her own right, for this opportunity to share my practice with the Spanish-speaking theater community.
If you’re interested in the workshop or know someone who might be, you can find more information HERE.
Wishing you all a season of sunshine, growth, and perhaps a few exciting transitions of your own!
Warmly,
Héctor