Rory Ledbetter

Summary

Rory Ledbetter is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Senior Fellow at the University of Mississippi's Department of Theatre & Film, housed within the College of Liberal Arts. He holds an MFA in Theatre Directing from Florida State University (2004) and is a certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®.

• Roles: Voice and Dialect Coach, Actor, Director, Playwright
• Affiliations: East Coast Agency (Atlanta, GA)

Research & Creative Work

His creative works include solo shows like A Mind Full of Dopamine (award-winning fringe festival performances) and directed films such as Firemax and The Theatre Director. His expertise spans acting for camera, improvisation, and vocal techniques, with a focus on integrating performance arts with mental health discourse.

Awards

• Steve Sauvé Spirit of the Fringe Award
• Best of Fest Award (Calgary Fringe)
• Most Outstanding Performer (Calgary Fringe)

Teaching

Teaches 20+ courses including voice training, acting for film, stage combat, and dialects. Courses emphasize practical skills for professional theatre, film, and television.