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Susan Stroupe is a seasoned performing artist, educator, and project manager with 23+ years of experience in entertainment, theatre, and education. She has worked as a lecturer, teaching artist, director, dramaturg, and puppeteer for various organizations, including the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Center Stage, and Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theater. With a Master of Fine Arts degree from Towson University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College, Susan has developed a unique skillset that combines artistic expression, teaching, and project management. She has worked with diverse audiences, including children, adults, and performers of various backgrounds and abilities. Susan's expertise spans multiple disciplines, including puppetry, theatre, writing, and project management. She is well-versed in ensemble-building, character development, and collaborative devising, and has a proven track record of empowering actors and facilitating deep collaboration in both scripted and devised works. As a seasoned professional, Susan is dedicated to using her skills to make a positive impact in her community and beyond.

Experience

    • Lecturer & Guest Artist
      • Aug 2018 - Present
    • Teaching Artist
      • Sep 2013 - Present

      Doing in-school residencies in the Baltimore area for playwriting, storytelling, devising, and immersive theater with 1-12 students.

    • Director/Dramaturg/Collaborative Deviser
      • 2001 - Present

      I primarily work as a director, dramaturg, and collaborative deviser for companies in the DMV region, with a specialty in experimental, devised, site-specific, and immersive theater. I specialize in ensemble-building, empowering actors, and deep collaboration for both scripted and devised works....

    • Associate Director
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

      Project Management for international theater exchanges with Philip Arnoult.

    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      Taught Introduction to Theatre (non-majors), designed syllabus based on a holistic approach to learning the process of making theater.

    • Puppeteer
      • Sep 2008 - May 2009

      Puppeteer in a nationally touring puppet company. Performed in schools and performing arts centers throughout the country. Part of the design and creation team for a new show based on The Jack Tales. Mostly hand and rod, modified bunraku, object, and whatever else the situation required.

  • North Fourth Art Center
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
    • Teaching Artist and Resident Company Member
      • Sep 2005 - Aug 2008
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

      I was an AmeriCorps Teaching Artist at the VSA North Fourth Art Center, working with artists with cognitive disabilities and neurodivergence in theater. I both taught classes and worked collaboratively in the resident theater company, Equilibrium Theatre Company, as a performer, script writer, an...

Education

  • 2009 - 2012
    Towson University
  • Macalester College

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