CURRICULUM VITA FRANK M. MILLER Department of Communication Georgia State University PO Box 4000 Atlanta, GA 303024000 EDUCATION Ph.D. M.F.A. B.S. Ohio State University (1980) Theatre Ohio State University (1975) Directing Temple University (1971) Theatre TEACHING EXPERIENCE Georgia State University. Senior Lecturer. Dept. of Communication. 2007Present. Georgia State University. Lecturer. Dept. of Communication. 20022007. Georgia State University. Instructor, Dept. of Communication. 20002002. Georgia State University. Adjunct Instructor, Dept. of Communication. 19992000. Georgia State University. Part Time Instructor, Dept. of Communication. 19951999. Alliance Theatre School/Alliance Intern Program. Performance Faculty. 19841990. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Performance Faculty. 198587. University of South Alabama. Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Theatre. 19821983. The University of the South. Visiting Assistant Professor and Chair. Dept. of Dramatic Arts. 19801982. COURSES TAUGHT Acting I Acting II Acting Styles (Canadian Theatre) Acting Styles (Period Comedy) Acting Styles (Shakesepare) Acting for the Camera Advanced Acting (Characterization) Advanced Acting (Scene Study) American Theatre History Contemporary Drama Directing Film History Hollywood Cinema to 1967 Improvisation Introduction to Theatre Master Class in Acting: Chekhov Master Class in Acting: Pinter Modern American Drama Performance Theory and Dramatic Criticism 4045135621 (Office) 404513 5634(Fax)
Perspectives in International Drama: Stage Speech (Dialects and Scansion) Theatre of the Oppressed Voice and Diction Play Analysis Western Theatre History Senior Collaborative Seminar Stage Makeup GRADUATE COMMITTEES 2004 Outside reader, Amy Zipperer, Life With Oscar, MFA thesis project in creative writing, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia OTHER POSITIONS HELD 1994.1995Managing Director, Theatre Gael, Atlanta, Georgia 1987.1993 Manager/Senior Writer, Public Relations, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Atlanta 1986.1987Executive Director, Atlanta New Play Project (currently doing business as Southeast Playwrights Project) 1984.1985Senior Writer, Public Relations, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. CREATIVE ACTIVITY a. Directing (2008) How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel, produced by GSU University Theatre (2008) "Slut" by Brenda MacFarlane, independent production for Eyedrum Gallery (2008) As You Like It by William Shakespeare, produced by GSU University Theatre (2007) Queer Sky: Three Plays by Sky Gilbert, produced by GSU University Theatre (2006) Antigone adapted by Lewis Gallantiere from the play by Jean Anouilh, produced by GSU University Theatre (2006) The Monster Trilogy by R. Vaughan (U.S. Premiere), produced by GSU University Theatre (2005) "In Which Pier Paolo Pasolini Sees His Own Death in the Face of Boy: A Defacement in the Form of a Play" by Sky Gilbert, produced by GSU University Theatre (2005) The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, produced by GSU University Theatre (2004) "Humans" and "This Is a Play" by Daniel MacIvor, produced by GSU University Theatre (2003) The Soldier Dreams by Daniel MacIvor, produced by GSU University Theatre (2002) Daughters by Shirlene Holmes, produced by GSU University Theatre (2001) Marion Bridge by Daniel MacIvor, produced by GSU University Theatre
(2001) See Bob Run by Daniel MacIvor, produced by GSU University Theatre (2000) Collision Course, compiled by Edward Parone, produced by GSU University Theatre (2000) A Plague of Innocence by Noel Griggs, produced by GSU University Theatre (1999) The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel, produced by GSU Players (1998) Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! The Allan Sherman Musical by Douglas Bernstein and Ron Krausz, produced by Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, Georgia (revived 1999) (1998) Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig, produced by Theatre in the Square, Marietta, Georgia (1997) Noises Off by Michael Frayn, produced by GSU Players (1997) The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, produced by GSU Players (1996) I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, produced by GSU Players (1995) Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw, produced by Theatre Gael, Atlanta (1995) The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, produced by Theatre Gael (revived in 1999) (1995) An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, produced by Theatre in the Square (1995) Agnes of God by John Pielmeier, produced by Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia (1991) Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, produced by OnStage Atlanta (1991) Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig, produced by Theatre in the Square (1990) The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, produced by Equity Members Project, Atlanta (1990) Fallen Angels by Noel Coward, produced by Theatre in the Square (1986) As You Like It by William Shakespeare, produced by T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd., Atlanta (1986) The Misanthrope by Moliere, produced by Seven Stages, Atlanta (1985) The Courtship of Carrie Davis (World Premiere) by Robert Manson Lewis, produced by Southern Poets Theatre and Children of Pride Festival, Savannah, Georgia (1985) Henry V by William Shakespeare, produced by T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd. (1983) Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang, produced by University of South Alabama, Department of Theatre, Mobile, Alabama (1983) Our Town by Thornton Wilder, produced by University of South Alabama, Department of Theatre (1982) The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerantz, produced by University of South Alabama, Department of Theatre (1981) Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, produced by The University of the South, Department of Dramatic Arts (1981) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, produced by The University of the South, Department of Dramatic Arts
(1980) Brecht on Brecht by George Tabori, produced by The University of the South, Department of Dramatic Art b. Acting (2005) Hamm in Endgame by Samuel Beckett, produced by GSU University Theatre (2002) Victor in House by Daniel MacIvor, produced by GSU University Theatre (1994) Canon O’Byrne in Philadelphia, Here I Come by Brian Friel, produced by Theatre Gael, Atlanta, Georgia (1994) Dylan Thomas in Dylan Thomas on the BBC by Doris Bucher, (World Premiere) produced by T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd., Atlanta (1990) Agitator in The Measures Taken by Bertolt Brecht, produced by Puppetry Arts Center, Atlanta (1989) Ferdiere in Artaud at Rodez by Charles Marowitz, produced by Great American Mime Experiment, Atlanta (1988) Storyteller in The Uktena by Gary Carden, produced by Great American Mime Experiment (1987) Kiyong and Jackie O. in Ponce de Leon by Cary Bynum (World Premiere), produced by T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd. (1986) Dottore in The Elopement, Commedia Dell’Arte scenario, produced by Great American Mime Experiment (1984) Manus in Translations by Brian Friel, produced by Theatre Gael c. Dramaturgy (2004) Life With Oscar, MFA thesis project in creative writing, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia. (19932001) Arts and Letters OneAct Competition (formerly the Dogwood OneAct Competition), Georgia College and State University (19952000) Numerous playwrights, Southeast Playwrights Project, Atlanta (19891990) Numerous screenwriters, Image Film and Video, Atlanta, Georgia (19861987) Numerous playwrights, Atlanta New Play Project, Atlanta HONORS Outstanding Part Time Instructor, Dept. of Communications, Georgia State University Best Production (Lend Me a Tenor), Theatre in the Square University Fellowship, Ohio State University Undergraduate: graduated Magna Cum Laude 1995
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PUBLICATIONS (2008) Leading Couples (New York: The Citadel Press) (2005) Leading Men (New York: The Citadel Press) (1996) The Movies We Love (Atlanta: Turner Publishing) (1994) Censored Hollywood: Sex, Violence and Sin in the Movies (Atlanta: Turner Publishing) (1994) MGM Posters: The Golden Years (Atlanta: Turner Publishing) (1992) Casablanca: As Time Goes By (Atlanta: Turner Publishing) PRESENTATIONS (2008) "I Dish, Therefore I Am: Performing Toothy Tile and Ted Casablanca," "Dishy Dialogue: Gossip, Gender and Performance," ATHE Conference (2008) "Living Difficult Dialogues: LGBTQ Playwrights Engaging the World," Discussion Panel Chair, ATHE Conference (2008) "Making It Up as We Go Along: Advising Student Theatre," Discussion Panel Participant, ATHE Conference (2007) "Colonizing Queer Bodies: Eight Ruminations on a Revolution Attributed to Sky Gilbert," "Queering the Maple Leaf: New Perspectives on LGBTQ Theatre in Canada," ATHE Conference (2006) "Who's/Whose Gay Theatre: Queering a Gay Playwright's NonGay Plays," "Dancing Around Identity: The Theatrical Landscape of Daniel MacIvor," ATHE Conference (2006) "Queer Pedagogy," Discussion Panel Participant, LGBT PreConference, ATHE Conference (2005) " The Transgressive Theatre of Sky Gilbert", "The Queering of New Plays: a Look at the Innovations in Content, Structure, and Audience Relationships in the Work of Contemporary Playwrights," ATHE Conference (1996) “Lolita and the Production Code,” Los Angeles County Museum (1994) “Researching Casablanca,” Los Angeles Times Authors Luncheons (1982) “The Theatre of NonCommunication,” with Dr. Anne O. Paolucci, The University of the South ABSTRACTS (2008) "Risqué Innovations: Queering Form and Content in the Modern Gay Canon," Panel propsal submitted ot ATHE for 2009 Conference (2008) "Hymns at Heaven's Gate: A Qeer Perspective on theEvolution of John Herbert's Fortune and Men's Eyes," Paper proposal submitted to ATHE for 2009 Conference
(2007) "Dishy Dialogue: Gossip, Gender and Performance," Panel proposal submitted to ATHE for 2008 Conference (2007) "I Dish; Therefore I Am: Performing Ted Casablanca and Toothy Tile," Paper proposal submitted to ATHE for 2008 Conference (2007) "Writing the Queer Body: Difficult Dialogues Facing LGBTQ Playwrights in the 21st Century," Panel proposal submitted to ATHE for 2008 Conference (2006) "Queering the Maple Leaf: New Perspectives on LGBTQ Theatre in Canada," Panel proposal submitted to ATHE for 2007 Conference (2006) "Colonizing Queer Bodies: Eight Ruminations on a Revolution Attributed to Sky Gilbert," Paper proposal submitted to ATHE for 2007 Conference (2005) "Dancing Around Identity: The Theatrical Landscape of Daniel MacIvor," Panel proposal submitted to ATHE for 2006 Conference (2005) "Who's/Whose Gay Theatre: Queering the NonGay Plays of a Gay Playwright," Paper proposal submitted to ATHE for 2006 Conference. (2004) " The Transgressive Theatre of Sky Gilbert," Paper proposal submitted to ATHEA for 2005 Conference GRANTS AND AWARDS (2008) Freshman Learning Community Development Grant (2008) Media Grant, ATHE Conference (2006) Writing Across the Curriculum Grant to turn THEA 4070 Western Theatre History into a writingintensive course (1987) Individual Artists Grant, DeKalb Council for the Arts (1981) Faculty Research Grant, The University of the South GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE College of Arts and Sciences (2008) B.I.S. Committee Department of Communication (2008) Revision of B.I.S. Program in Theatre (2008) Member, Committee to Develop Freshman Learning Community in Theatre (2008) Sponsored directed readings in Canadian theatre. (2008) Sponsored independent study project on directing actors. (2008) Coached Sean Parris for URTA graduate school auditions (2007Present) Critical Thinking Through Writing Ambassador for Theatre Major (2007) Sponsored independent study project on the influence of vaudeville entertainer Julian Eltinge (2007) Chair, Search Committee for Lecturer Position in Film
(2007Present) Member, Undergraduate Committee (2007) Sponsored independent study project to prepare wordforword paraphrase of As You Like It by William Shakespeare (2007) Visiting Instructor Search Committee, Theatre, Film, Journalism and Speech (2006) Created Perspectives 2001 course in International Drama: Theatre of the Oppressed (2006) Sponsored independent study project in the direction and production of Gayle Austin's "Resisting the Birthmark" at PushPush Theatre and the Michigan Fringe Festival (2006) Visiting Instructor Search Committee, Theatre, Film, Journalism and Speech (2005) Sponsored independent study project in the direction and production of Christopher Durang's Laughing Wild at Eyedrum Gallery (2005Present) Academic Advisor for B.I.S. Theatre majors in performance concentration (2005Present) Head of Theatre Major (2005) Visiting Instructor Search Committee, Theatre, Film, Journalism and Speech (2005) Wrote BIS program in theatre (2004) Proctored group studies project in applied performance theory (20032004) Casting consultant for GSU Dance Ensemble (2002) Respondent to GSU Players production of Bent by Martin Sherman (2001Present) Produce annual student oneact play festival for GSU University Theatre (2001Present) Governing committee for GSU University Theatre (2001Present) Faculty committee on theatre major (2001) Proctored independent study in techniques for directing actors (2000) Proctored independent study in contemporary nonrealistic theatre styles (1999) Proctored two independent studies in theatre history (1998) Proctored independent study in audition techniques (1998) Wrote and directed Players of Georgia State Unviersity high school tour of scenes from Shakespeare (1998) Conducted threeweek workshop for Players of Georgia State University in acting for Shakespeare (1996Present) Advisor to Players of Georgia State University on play selection, hiring and workshops (1996Present) Coached students for Southeastern Theatre Conference, Atlanta Coalition for the Performing Arts, Irene Ryan Awards and other professional auditions (1996) Conducted workshop for GSU Players in voice production and stage speech PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (2008) Conference Planner for LGBT Focus Group of ATHE (2007) Conference Planner Elect for LGBT Focus Group of ATHE (20042005) Judge for Blackfriars Acting Award, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia
(2001) LGBT Theatre Project (currently doing business as Theatre Outlanta), Founding Committee and Play Selection Committee, Atlanta (19901991) Peer panel, Screenplay Writing Grants, National Endowment for the Arts (1987) Peer panel, Individual Artists Grants, Fulton County Arts Council (1987) Wrote and Directed American Literature on Trial for Young Audiences of Atlanta and T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd. (1986) Performance Gallery, Founding Committee (198587) T.H.E. Theatre, Ltd., Board of Directors COMMUNITY SERVICE (2005) Mentored production of Gayle Austin's Resisting the Birthmark by TwinHead Theatre at Eyedrum Gallery (19952000) Theatre Gael, Advisor on Play Selection and Artistic Recruitment (19951999) Southeast Playwrights Project, Advisor (1986Present), Actors in Renaissance Theatre Lab, Artistic Director (19881989) Actors in Renaissance, President (19841990) Actors in Renaissance, Board of Directors (198485) Actors in Renaissance, Professionalism and Ethics Committee Revised 1/09