Resume
Charles Banaszewski
Curriculum Vita
706 East Granada Drive · Tempe, AZ · 85281
e-mail: chuckb@spraygraphic.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Theatre, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona December 2006
Concentration: Theatre for Youth
Dissertation: Adult Theatre of the Oppressed Facilitators’ Perceptions of
Questions, Roles, and Rules When Using Theatre of the Oppressed with Adolescents
Dissertation Committee Chair: Johnny Saldaña
BA in Theatre, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina May 1996
Majors: Theatre and English
GPA: 3.93 Magna Cum Laude
Advisor: Charles Whetzel
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre 2001, 2004
Instructor: Theatre for Social Change
Coursework focused on the application of the theories and methods of Augusto Boal and other artists and activists using theatre to produce social change.
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre 2001-2002
Instructor: Principles of Dramatic Analysis
Coursework focused on the applications of theory to theatre texts, performances, and techniques from the Greeks to Postmodern eras.
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre 2000
Teaching Assistant: Puppetry
Coursework focused construction of puppets and its application in elementary classrooms.
Guest Lecture: Constructing Giant Puppets for Parades and Political Protest Theatre
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre 1998-2000
Teaching Assistant: Second Stage: Student Theatre Production
Supervisor for undergraduate and graduate student theatre productions.
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre Summer 1999
Guest Artist: Improvisation with Youth
Guest Lecture: Process Drama
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre Fall 1998
Guest Artist: Introduction to Acting
Guest Lecture: Script Analysis
Arizona State University, Department of Theatre Fall 1998
Guest Artist: Directing for the Stage
Guest Lecture: Thinking Outside of the Theatre Box
NON-ASU INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE (University Level)
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education
Guest Facilitator: World Drama
Guest Facilitation: Developing Theatre-based work for play Braided Sorrow
EDUCATIONAL THEATRE & CREATIVE DRAMA EXPERIENCE
ArtsWork, Place: Vision & Voice: Arizona Foster Kids Conference, Prescott, AZ
Co-Facilitator: Conducted workshops and helped youth create videos Sept. 2007
Genesis Academy, Community Arts Coalition, Phoenix, AZ
Theatre for Social Change Instructor Fall 2006
McKemy Middle School, Tempe, AZ
Guest Artist: Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Fall 2002
Carmel Community Integrated Arts Charter School, Chandler, AZ
Theatre Program Director Fall 1999-2001
Theatre Teacher (K-12) Spring 2000-2001
Imagination Corporation, Arizona State University, Department of Theatre
Drama Instructor (K-3) Spring 1999
Corona del Sol High School, Tempe, AZ
Student Teacher (Stagecraft) Spring 1999
Laveen Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
Conflict Resolution/Forum Theatre Specialist (3rd grade) Spring 1999
M.C. Cash Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
Conflict Resolution/Forum Theatre Specialist (3rd grade) Spring 1999
Challenge Charter School, Glendale, AZ
In-School Guest Artist (4th Grade) Fall 1998
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Kieckhefer Dissertation Research Award, Arizona State University, 2004-2005
ASSITEJ/AATE Conference Assistantship, 2004
Graduate Academic Scholarship, Arizona State University, 1999-2003
Graduate College Travel Grant, Arizona State University, 2001
Rita Criste Fellowship, Arizona State University, 1999-2001
ASASU Graduate College Travel Grant, Arizona State University, 1999
College of Fine Arts Student Enrichment Grant, Arizona State University, 1999
Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Arizona State University, 1998-2001
Kleber-Springs Bach Sci Scholarship, Coastal Carolina University, 1995
HONORS & AWARDS
Nomination for Arizona State University’s Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year, 2002
Faculty Academic Excellence Award, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
Outstanding Student in Dramatic Arts, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Conference, Chapel Hill, NC
We Find the Road by Talking: A Dialogue Among Researchers Interested in TO with Adolescents. May 2006
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Conference, Omaha, NE
The Universal Protest Sign, May 2004.
Graduate Student Theatre Symposium, Madison, WI
Paper Presentation: “There is Something in Nothing,” February 2004.
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Conference, Milwaukee, WI
Addressing Race Relations in Higher Education through Newspaper Theatre and Forum Theatre, May 2003
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Conference, Toledo, OH
Curricula for Teaching University Courses in Theatre for Social Change, April 2002
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed National Conference, Toledo, OH
Art, Activism, and Technology: The End of Privacy, April 2002
Advances in Qualitative Methods, Edmonton, Canada
Deconstructing Harry: Reflections on Finding my Place – The Brad Trilogy as Ethnodrama, February, 2001
Advances in Qualitative Methods, Edmonton, Canada
Performance: Finding My Place: The Brad Trilogy, February, 2001
Global to Local Justice Conference, Tempe, AZ
Creating Street Theater, February 2001
American Alliance for Theatre & Education National Conference, Washington DC
Picture This: Using Picture Books to Explore Drama, June, 2000
American Alliance for Theatre & Education National Conference, Chicago, IL
Teaching Diversity and Social Justice, July, 1999
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference, New York City, NY
Experiments with Invisible Theatre: Alternative Formats and Venues, June, 1999
Arizona State Thespian Conference, Tuscon, AZ
Subtext, November, 1999
Arizona State Thespian Conference, Tuscon, AZ
Movement, November, 1999
THEATRE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE ASU CAMPUS COMMUNITY
ASU—Tempe Connections Arts Café: A Free Community Discovery Series, The Katherine K.
Herberger College of Fine Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Guest Lecturer: Engaging Theatre as a Means for Social Change, March & April 2006
Rhetoric of Social Issues, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Class of Assistant Prof. Daniel Brower, School of Human Communication, Guest Facilitator, Performing Protest: The Applications of Street/Public Protest Theatre, Spring 2005
The Age of Technology, Arizona State University West Campus, Phoenix, AZ
Class of Associate Prof. Greg Wise, Communication Studies
Guest Lecture: Theatre and Surveillance
The Lysistrata Project, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
928 Theatre groups from around the world performed Lysistrata on March 3, 2003 to protest
the War in Iraq and Afghanistan; cast member
The Universal Protest Sign, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
Freire and Boal’s Theories Applied to Solo Public Protest Performance, 2002-2005
Documentation of performances can be found in Stage of the Art article, “There is Something in Nothing,” and partial coverage on www.notbored.org/arizona-scp.html
Arizona Surveillance Camera Players, Tempe, AZ
Director and Performer of over twenty-five Surveillance Camera Performances, 2001-2004
Documentation of performances can be found on www.notbored.org/arizona-scp.html
Intergroup Relations Theatre Night, Transcending Boundaries: Creating Greater Intergroup
Understanding, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Parenting Diversity: Explorations through Image Theatre, Fall 2000, Spring 2001
9-11 and Excuse Me, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Invisible Theatre Performance and Processing, Fall 2001
Intergroup Relations Sexual Abuse Seminar, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Using Forum Theatre to Explore Issues of Sexual Abuse, Fall 2000
High School Theatre Days, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
The Power of Theatre, Fall 2000.
Right to Marry Day, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund: Invisible Theatre Performance and Processing, Spring 2000
High School Earth Day, Corona del Sol High School, Tempe, AZ
Forum Theatre Performance, Spring 1999
Department of Theatre Incoming Student Orientation, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Undergraduate Theatre Experience, Fall 1999
Wedding Cake, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund: Image Theatre Performance, Spring 1999
PROFESSIONAL/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Social Justice and Diversity Consultant, Mark Ecko 2004
Designed and facilitated Respect in the Workplace: Sexual Harassment Seminars for all
Mark Ecko employees. The workshops consisted of Theatre of the Oppressed games and techniques
National Manager of Training and Development, Giorgio Armani 2002-2003
Designed and facilitated all of Giorgio Armani’s human behavior/development programs using Theatre of the Oppressed games and techniques; seminars included: Diversity in the
Workplace, Respect in the Workplace: Sexual Harassment, Teamwork, Communications, Adapting to Change, Time Management, and Situational Leadership
Social Justice and Diversity Consultant, Giorgio Armani 2001
Designed and facilitated Respect in the Workplace: Sexual Harassment Seminars for all
Giorgio Armani employees; workshops consisted of Theatre of the Oppressed games and
techniques
PUBLICATIONS
Stage of the Art, American Alliance for Theatre & Education, “There is Something in Nothing.” Fall
2006
Stage of the Art, American Alliance for Theatre & Education, “Invisible Theatre: Lunch Period
Drama.” Fall 2001
PTO Newsletter, Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed, “The Universal Protest Sign.” 2004
PTO Newsletter, Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed, “Invisible and Instant Action.” Spring
2002
PTO Newsletter, Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed, “We Watch You Watch Us.” 2001
PUBLICATIONS ABOUT CHARLES BANASZEWSKI’S THEATRE WORK
Ethnodrama: An Anthology of Reality Theatre edited by Johnny Saldaña. Walnut Creek, CA:
AltaMira Press, 2005
“Your World” by Andrew Benson. State Press Magazine. November 18, 2004 (page 11)
“B. Fuddling” by Joe Watson. Phoenix New Times. June 3-9, 2004 (page 30)
“ASU to Revamp Camera Policy” by Ilian Brat. State Press Newspaper. April 30, 2004 (page 1)
“Always Under Surveillance” by Ilian Brat. State Press Newspaper, April 28, 2004 (pages 1, 8)
“Practicing Possibilities: Towards a definition of Social Change-oriented Theatre by Alison Catherine Terry. Masters Thesis, Univ. of New Mexico, 2003
“Webcam Players are Watching Big Brother” by Jennifer Wood. Arizona Tribune. March 10, 2003
(pages D1-2)
“The Drama of Data” by Diane Boudreau. Research: Magazine of Scholarship and Creative Activity at Arizona State University, Summer 2002 (pages 16-17)
Sneaky Kid and Its Aftermath: Ethics and Intimacy in Fieldwork by Harry F. Wolcott. Walnut Creek,
CA: AltaMira Press, 2002
“Dramatizing Data: A Primer” by Johnny Saldaña. Qualitative Inquiry. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications, Vol. 9.2, April 2003 (pages 218-236)
“Be Seeing You” by Robert Scott Curry. Shade Magazine. Spring, 2003 (page 18)
“Not So Private Lives” by Edward Lebow. Phoenix New Times. September 13-19, 2001 (pages 15-
17)
“Group Protests Tempe Cameras with Theatre” by Sandy Almendarez. State Press Newspaper.
September 10, 2001 (pages 10-11)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Board Member, Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed 2006-present
Playback Theatre Conference, Arizona State University Spring 2004
Conference Volunteer
Childsplay Theatre, Tempe Arizona Spring 2000
Improv Actor for 3-day Script Development Workshop
Conference Assistant Administrator, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. January 6-9, 2000
Crossing Cultural, Artistic and Cyber Borders Conference
IUPUI Play Reader/Adjudicator May 2000
Play Reader/Adjudicator Spring 1999
Katherine K. Herberger’s Arizona Young Playwrights Program
Arts Festival Venue Coordinator, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ May 1999
Multi-Cultural Youth Arts Festival
THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
Specialized Training and Instructors
Theatre of the Oppressed, Johnny Saldaña Arizona State University
Social Justice and Social Change, Michael Rohd Arizona State University
Jokering Techniques, Mark Weinberg PTO Conferences
Rainbow of Desire Techniques, Marc Weinblatt Arizona State University
Playback Theatre, Johnny Saldaña Arizona State University
Theatre in Education, Pam Sterling Arizona State University
Arizona National Arts Standards, Lin Wright Arizona State University
Improvisation with Youth, Lin Wright Arizona State University
Founded
The Anti-Theatre Project Company, Tempe, Arizona 2001-2002
Arizona Surveillance Camera Players, Tempe Arizona 2001-2004.
Playwriting
Possessed, Full Length Play co-authored with Melissa Hill, 2001
Lemons, One-Act Play, 2001
Script Adapter, A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Vivace! Festival, Myrtle Beach, SC., 1996
Directing
Pro-Test-Or-Re-Act-Or by Charles Banaszewski, Ice House Gallery, Phoenix, AZ, June 2004
Lemons by Charles Banaszewski, Knot Radio (Internet Radio Performance), Tempe, AZ, 2002
Women’s Department by Melissa Hill, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ, July 2001
9 through 11 by Charles Banaszewski, Arizona State University, Galvin Playhouse, Tempe, AZ
November 2001
Project 1 by Charles Banaszewski, Modified Art Gallery, Phoenix, AZ, October 2001
Projects 1-8 by Charles Banaszewski, Arizona State University, Prism Theatre, eight performances
over 2001-2002
Bocón!, Carmel Community Integrated Arts Charter School, Chandler, AZ, May 2000
Grades 6-8 Theatre Expo by Students of Carmel, Carmel Community Integrated Arts Charter
School, Chandler, AZ May 1999
Grades 3-5 Theatre Expo by Students of Carmel Community Integrated Arts Charter School,
Chandler, AZ, May 1999
Three Little Pigs by Charles Banaszewski, Graduate Student Directing Showcase, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ, May 1999.
The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco, Coastal Carolina University, Student Theatre, April 1996
Assistant Directing
Marcos de Niza High School Theatre Expo, plays developed by students of Marcos de Niza, Director Steve McCormick, Marcos de Niza High School, Tempe, AZ, April 2000
Class Action by Brad Slaight, Director Steve McCormick, Carmel Community Integrated Arts
Charter School, Chandler, AZ, November 1999
Stage Acting
Brad, Finding My Place: The Brad Trilogy, Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference, Edmonton, Canada, 2001
Brad, Finding My Place: The Brad Trilogy, Arizona State University, 2001
Charles, Lydia, Arizona State University, 1999
Singer, Later Life, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
Wolfe, Hair, Coastal Carolina University, 1995
Inmate, Voltaire, Marat/Sade, Coastal Carolina University, 1995
Thisbe, “The Mechanicals” adaptation from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Coastal Carolina University, 1995
Jaques de Boys, Lord #1, As You Like It, Coastal Carolina, 1994
Tommy, The Land of Counter Pane, Coastal Carolina University, 1994
Drill Instructor Williams, Tracers, Coastal Carolina University, 1994
House Detective, Room Service, Coastal Carolina University 1993
Paul, Vivien, Coastal Carolina University, 1993
Film Acting
Traveler, Global Frontier Missions—Commercial, More Fancy Productions, October 2007
Production/Technical Theatre Experience
Lighting Designer, Marcos de Niza High School Theatre Expo, Marcos de Niza High School,
Tempe, AZ, April 2000
Project Director, Second Stage II, Arizona State University, 2000
Project Director, Second Stage I, Arizona State University, 1999
Technical Director, Tiny Tina’s Late Night Show, Arizona State University, 1999 & 2000
Technical Director, Seating is Limited, Coastal Carolina University, 1999
Project Director, 3 Directors Naked From the Waist Down, Arizona State University, 1998
Lighting, The 4 Freshmen, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
Props Master, The Importance of Being Earnest, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
Running Crew, Greater Gospel Sing Out, Coastal Carolina University, 1996
Running Crew, St. Petersburg Ballet, Coastal Carolina University, 1995
Running Crew, Gullah Productions: A Joyful Sound, Coastal Carolina University, 1995
Stage Manager, Faculty Inaugural Recital, Coastal Carolina University 1994
Stage Manager, A Walk in the Woods, Coastal Carolina University, 1994
Stage Manager, Not Now Darling, Coastal Carolina University, 1994
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (Board Member)
American Alliance for Theatre & Education
Association of Theatre and Higher Education
ASSITEJ (International Theatre for Youth Association)
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