Paul Kuritz

A professor of theater at Bates College since 1978, Paul Kuritz teaches acting and directing for the stage and screen, and directs plays and films. Since his directorial debut in 1966, Paul has directed over one hundred plays throughout the United States. In 1990 he was invited to be the first American to teach and direct at the National Theater School in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Paul is the author of "Fundamental Acting: A Practical Guide" (Applause Theatre Books, 1997), "The Making of Theatre History" (Prentice Hall, 1987) and "Playing: An Introduction to Acting" (Prentice Hall, 1982),"The Fiery Serpent. A Christian Theory of Film and Drama" (Pleasant Word, 2006). Paul's play "The Yellow Wallpaper" was included in The Best American Short Plays 2001-2002 (Applause, 2006).

Paul in recent years has studied filmmaking and film directing at the International Film and Digital Video Workshops in Rockport. His award-winning short films include "A New Life"(2008)and "Amy's Wish" (2012).