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Derrick Parker is an Assistant Professor of On-Camera Acting in the Theatre - Performance department at Oklahoma Christian University. He holds an MFA in both Theatre (Acting) and Film Production (Directing & Screenwriting). Prior to OCU, he taught acting at Southwestern College in San Diego and worked as an actor and independent filmmaker in the Los Angeles area for over four decades. His creative work includes feature films, short films, and ongoing screenwriting projects, with a current focus on completing his second feature film slated for production in 2025.
- Education: MFA in Theatre (Acting) and Film Production (Directing & Screenwriting), undergraduate studies at East Carolina University.
His research and creative interests span acting techniques, on-camera performance, independent film production, and screenwriting. Beyond academia, he is an avid runner, golfer, and beach enthusiast, now exploring Oklahoma’s lakes. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his extensive practical experience in both theatre and film forms the core of his professional identity.
No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned, though his film projects may involve interdisciplinary collaborations.




