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John Spiegel is an Associate Theatre Professor at Piedmont University, President/CEO of Spiegel Films, and Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion 1st Brigade in the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF). He holds a B.A. in Theatre from Davidson College and an M.F.A. in Directing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His work bridges academia, military service, and the entertainment industry.
Education:
- B.A., Theatre, Davidson College
- M.F.A., Directing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Research interests include theatre pedagogy, historical performance (e.g., modern adaptations of Shakespeare using contemporary props), and leadership in crisis management. His military service emphasizes disaster relief, such as responding to Hurricane Helene in Augusta, where his unit cleared debris and supported infrastructure recovery.
Awards:
- Georgia Meritorious Service Award (2025)
Advising/grants: No formal advisees or grants mentioned, but his teaching focuses on theatre history, script analysis, and design. Spiegel Films provides weaponry for film productions, collaborating with networks like Netflix and Marvel.
Labs/teams: Leads the GSDF’s 3rd Battalion and operates Spiegel Films, specializing in prop rentals for TV and movies.
