CURRICULUM VITAE
John Staniunas
24 Logan St. Apt. 509 New Bedford, MA 02740 

(785) 766-1741
john.staniunas2@gmail.com

EDUCATION
M.F.A. Acting and Directing, University of Arizona, Tucson, 1984.
Thesis: Reviewing the Rules of Musical Revue: The Direction and Choreography of Rodger’s and Hart’s: Sing For Your Supper.” (Advisor Richard T. Hanson).
B.A. Dramatic Theory (Minor: Musical Theatre), University of Arizona, Tucson, 1982.

POSITIONS HELD
Professor, Department of Theatre, University of Kansas, 2012-2015.
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Theatre, University of Kansas, 2009-2012.
Chair and Associate Professor, University of Kansas, Department of Theatre and Film 2006-
2009.
Artistic Director for the University Theatre, University of Kansas, 2001-2005.
Assistant Professor, University of Kansas, 1997-2001.
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advisor and Head of Acting Specialist Program, 1990-1997.
Instructor, University of California at Davis, 1988-1990.
Visiting Instructor, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1987-1988.
Assistant Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1985-1986.
Visiting Instructor, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1984-1985.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona, 1982-1984.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AEA, the Actor’s Equity Association, 1985-present.
ATHE, Association for Theatre in Higher Education.
VASTA, Voice and Speech Trainers Association.

HONORS AND AWARDS
Mortar Board, Outstanding Educator, University of Kansas, 2013.
Phoenix Award from the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission. 2010.
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, Alpha Pi Chapter, Membership, 2009.
Distinguished Achievement in Exceptional Festival Organization, KCACTF Region V,
Commendation Given to Faculty, Staff, and Students at University of Kansas, 2009. William J. Fulbright Award, Artist/Scholar at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre,
2004-2005. (Extension granted)
William T. Kemper Award for excellence in teaching, University of Kansas, 2003.
Meritorious Achievement Award, The Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival
for Direction of The Cherry Orchard, 2002.
Research Service Award, Graduate School, University of Wisconsin-Madison for research on book manuscript, Louder, Faster, Funnier: Strategies Toward Effective Performance, 1994.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Fine Arts, University of Arizona, 1984.
Outstanding Senior, College of Fine Arts, University of Arizona, 1982.

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