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John Paul Scheidler serves as Assistant Professor and Manager in the Theatre department at Mary Baldwin University, teaching movement and stage combat courses within the MLitt and MFA programs in Shakespeare and Performance.
His educational background includes:
- MFA from the University of Virginia
- BA in Drama and Dance from Western Michigan University
- Specialized training in Hap Ki Do martial arts
Professional expertise spans:
- Professional acting with Actor’s Equity Association membership
- Certified stage combat instruction through the Society of American Fight Directors
- Choreography and direction for Heritage Rep. Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Blackfriars Playhouse, and NYC Opera
- Three-year company membership with Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers
His research integrates theatrical performance with physical disciplines:
- Theatre pedagogy emphasizing embodied practice
- Historical European martial arts applications in stage combat
- Dance-theatre synthesis for character development
- Safety protocols in theatrical violence
- Adaptive movement techniques for diverse performers
- Period-specific combat styles for classical texts
No scientific awards, grants, or advising details were referenced in source materials.
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