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Chris DuVal serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts. With a 20-year tenure at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he specializes in stage combat, acting, and fight direction for classic and modern productions. His work spans roles as an actor, director, and educator across regional theaters and training programs nationwide.
Education:
- B.A. in Theatre Arts, California State University, Fullerton
- M.F.A. in Acting, University of California, Irvine
Research & Expertise: Focuses on integrating stage combat with acting techniques and voice work, as detailed in his 2016 book published by Bloomsbury Methuen. Active in historical play analysis through combat choreography, particularly in works like Twelfth Night, Othello, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
Professional Affiliations:
- Certified Teacher/Fight Director with Society of American Fight Directors
- Master Instructor/Senior Fight Director at Dueling Arts International
- Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voice Work
- Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
- 2nd-degree black belt in Aikido
Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advisees listed, but leads departmental initiatives in theatre education and performance training. Active in curriculum development for combat and actor training programs.
Labs & Teams: Oversees the University of Utah Department of Theatre’s performance programs and collaborates with regional theaters like South Coast Repertory and Pioneer Theatre Company.
