university workshops
“My students at Columbia thought the Workshop was great.
They want more, more, more!”
Anne Bogart, Chair, Directing, Columbia University
I bring deep industry knowledge, connections, and expertise to MFA theatre students at universities and colleges around the country.
I am an adjunct theatre professor at Columbia University, where I present a yearly visiting artist class for MFA theatre students and conduct career development workshops for MFA Directing students.
At Pace University, I taught a Senior Experience class for directors, actors, and designers.
In addition, I have presented workshops entitled Directing Your Theatre Career and Directing Your Directing Career, among others, at the following colleges and universities:
Brown University
California Institute for the Arts
Carnegie Mellon University
City University o f New York
Columbia University
DePaulUniversity
Fordham University
Kalamazoo College
Memphis University
Naropa University
National Theatre Institute at the O’Neill
Ohio State University
Sarah Lawrence College
University of California - San Diego
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Houston
University of London - Queen Mary College
University of Kentucky
University of Memphis
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas - Austin
University of Toledo
Yale School of Drama
University Workshops
Let’s chat about the ways I can help your students understand the theatre industry and their future within it.
university mfa workshops
faculty testimonials
Damon Kiely, Assistant Professor of Directing and Acting, The Theatre School at DePaul University
“I can’t tell you how helpful it was to have you come do your directing for your directing career workshop. Our graduating MFA students and especially alumni found your sessions to be invaluable. Again and again they talked about how the prospect of making a career is daunting.
Your simple and achievable steps took the mystery out of it. More importantly, I think you offer a way to change perspectives on the whole idea of what success means.
This is the most valuable lesson of the workshop. As an artist you are in charge of what success means, not other people. I think going out into the professional world there is no greater lesson.”
Gregory Lehane, Head, Directing, Carnegie Mellon University
“David Diamond’s workshop for student directors entering the profession is invaluable. The presentation is beautifully organized, thorough and appropriate.”
Cathy Hartenstein, University of Colorado at Boulder
“David Diamond’s workshop was not only enlightening and informative, it gave my students very practical information they could apply directly to making a living in the challenging world of professional theatre.
The tools he helps students develop are both easy to use and empowering as they allow students to feel confident in tackling all the complicated aspects of the theatre world.
Many students who have entered the profession still tell me about how David’s workshop prepared them. David’s workshop is a must for any serious theatre training program.”
Michael Bloom, Program Coordinator for Directing, University of Texas at Austin
“We all found it informative, thorough and engaging. The students were overwhelmingly positive about the experience.”
Susan Shaughnessy, Head of Performance Area, Univ. of Oklahoma
“our workshop was an invaluable experience for students and faculty alike.”
Kathleen Driscoll, Yale School of Drama
“We welcome your return and thank you so much for coming to Yale School of Drama as a guest artist of Liz Diamond’s 3rd Year Directing class. The feedback has been wonderful and we all look forward to your next visit to Yale.”
Naomi Iizuka, Professor of Theatre and Dance, Area Head of Playwriting, University of California, San Diego
“I wanted to recommend David Diamond’s Career Coaching workshop with the greatest enthusiasm. I head the MFA Playwriting Program at UC-San Diego. I invited David to our campus to run a workshop with the graduate playwrights as well as the graduate directors and choreographers. It was enormously successful.
The workshop was geared towards how to build a life as a freelance theatre artist, how to clarify one’s goals, and how to take action to achieve those goals.
The MFA students were inspired by David. David also gave them a number of very helpful strategies for navigating their post-grad school lives. The students loved the workshop. I hope to bring David back in the future. I know the MFA students gained a great deal from his generous, informative, and inspiring workshop.”
Melanie Sutherland, Co-President, The New York Coalition of Professional Women in Arts and Media
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Coalition, I would like to thank you for conducting such a wonderful Career/Life Coaching seminar on November 16th. You facilitated a great interaction with our members and I know they got a lot of good information from your presentation. I hope you see some new clients as a result.”
university mfa workshops student testimonials
Mei Ann Teo
“Your life is a work of art, and I feel so fortunate that my life has finally intersected yours at the most necessary time. Thank you thank you for the nurturing and challenging that you do, in the gentlest and most generous manner..”
MFA Student
“It will be something I will draw upon for years to come.”
MFA Student
“The information was practical, realistic and comprehensive.”
MFA Student
“Great! It should be much longer.”
MFA Student
“This workshop was a watershed experience for us. You have clearly defined areas in a directing career that we can use to improve our careers.”
MFA Student
“He was amiable, considerate, honest and thoroughly knowledgeable.”
MFA Student
“His presentation of the data was systematic and thorough.”
MFA Student
“Excellent!”
MFA Student
“Total delight!”
MFA Student