Mass Communication
and Theatre
Chris Fritzges
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Educational Background:
M.F.A. in Drama (Acting) - University of Arkansas
B.A. in Fine Arts (Theatre Concentration) - Bethany College, WV
Personal Bio:
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chris Fritzges has been an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas since 2002. He specializes in teaching acting, voice for the actor, and directing. His interests lie in analyzing and performing Shakespeare and acting and directing farce.
Productions:
Actor - Theatre
ROLE PLAY COMPANY DIRECTOR YEAR
Paris Romeo & Juliet Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Jeffrey Frace 2008
Gonzolo The Tempest Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre David Alford 2008
The Barber Man a la Mancha Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Steven Flaa 2007
Flute/Thisbe Midsummer…Dream Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Jeffrey Frace 2007
Director - Theatre
Twelfth Night University of Central Arkansas 2008
The Pillowman University of Central Arkansas 2007
Picasso at the Lapin Agile University of Central Arkansas 2007
Wonder of the World University of Central Arkansas 2006
Les Liaisons Dangereuses University of Central Arkansas 2005
Proof University of Central Arkansas 2005
Jesus Christ Superstar University of Central Arkansas 2004
One Flea Spare University of Central Arkansas 2003
Pegora the Witch UCA Youth Theatre Program 2003
The Three Little Pigs University of Central Arkansas 2003
The Shape of Things University of Central Arkansas 2002
Writer/Actor - Theatre
Fayetteville Arts Festival 24-Hour Play Competition (September, 2007)
Film Acting
University of Central Arkansas summer film by Bruce Hutchinson
Abbey and Everything After (2005)
Voiceover
University of Central Arkansas award-winning documentary film
The Old Gray Lady (2005)
Subject: the history of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette newspaper
Presentations:
Workshops:
• “Playing Detective with Shakespeare: Solving the Mystery of Character Through Text”
Southwest Theatre and Film Association
Hot Springs, Arkansas (2008)
Kennedy Center / American College Theatre Festival
Huntsville, Texas (February, 2008)
• “Playing Detective with Hamlet: Finding Character Through Language”
Arkansas Thespian Festival
Alma, Arkansas (January, 2008)
Organizations:
Actor’s Equity Membership Candidate Program (EMC)
Voice and Speech Teachers Association (VASTA)
United Professional Theatre Auditions (UPTA), Memphis, TN
Temporary Board Member and Secretary (’07 – ’08)
Arkansas Shakespeare Festival
Southwest Theatre and Film Association (SWTFA)
Arkansas Speech Communication Association (ASCA)
Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF)
Activities and Honors:
2007 – Director of The Pillowman
• Respondent’s Choice Award (American College Theatre Festival,
Region VI).
• Production awarded: Excellence in Directing and Set Design (ACTF state level).
2005 – Director of Les Liaisons Dangereuses
• Regional Committee Choice Award (American College Theatre Festival, Region VI).
• Production awarded: Excellence in Directing, Set Design, Costume Design, Light Design, and Sound Design (ACTF state level).
2003 – Director of One Flea Spare
• Received 1st Alternate to attend the American College Theatre Festival (Region VI Regional Festival).
• Director’s and Respondent’s Choice Award (ACTF state level)
• Production awarded: Excellence in Directing, Set Design, Costume Design, Ensemble Acting, Stage Management (ACTF state level).
2002– Director of The Shape of Things
• Invited to the American College Theatre Festival. Region VI, Regional Festival.