Kris Kuss

Kris Kuss serves as an Associate Professor of Movement/Stage Combat within the Theatre - Performance department at Oklahoma City University's School of Theatre, where he teaches Acting and Dialects courses while maintaining active professional engagement in Oklahoma City's theatre community.

His educational foundation includes:

• MFA in Directing from the University of Southern Mississippi
• Dual BAs in Theatre Performance and Philosophy from the University of Mobile

Professor Kuss specializes in Stage Combat, Intimacy Choreography, and Dialect Coaching, integrating these disciplines into practical theatre production with emphasis on safety protocols and artistic expression. His work bridges academic instruction and professional application through collaborations with regional theatre companies.

Professional affiliations demonstrate his commitment to industry standards:

• Member of Dueling Arts International
• Member of the Society of American Fight Directors
• Extensive training with Theatrical Intimacy Education

He has contributed to diverse productions including Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest, Newsies, Les Misérables, and Young Frankenstein across multiple theatre organizations.

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Advising and Grants: The available documentation contains no references to student advising relationships, research grants, or funded projects.

Labs and Teams: While not associated with formal research laboratories, Professor Kuss actively participates in production teams at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Painted Sky Opera, and 3rd Act Theatre Co., applying his expertise in movement direction and combat choreography to theatrical works.