DIRECTING
Grant Goodman is a professional director and was a founder of New York's Compass Rose Theatre Company - serving as its Artistic Director from 2000 until 2003 and as its Managing Director from its inception in 1998 until assuming artistic directing duties in the spring of 2000. An Equity theatre company after only one season of operation, Compass Rose was created with a mission to perform works of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama with a minimalist modern style and point of view.
Grant has directed productions by playwrights ranging from Shakespeare to David Mamet to Georg Büchner and has helmed successful productions on both the professional and educational level. An innovative storyteller with an imaginative aesthetic, Grant brings an experienced practitioner's perspective to his direction, counting Declan Donnellan’s Cheek by Jowl and Théâtre de Complicité as major influences on his work.
Grant has directed productions by playwrights ranging from Shakespeare to David Mamet to Georg Büchner and has helmed successful productions on both the professional and educational level. An innovative storyteller with an imaginative aesthetic, Grant brings an experienced practitioner's perspective to his direction, counting Declan Donnellan’s Cheek by Jowl and Théâtre de Complicité as major influences on his work.
RESUME
DIRECTING Full Productions
Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - The Touring Company - New York City, NY
The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
As You Like It - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
DIRECTING Staged Readings
Measure for Measure - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York City, NY (Concert Reading)
The Winter's Tale - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York City, NY (Concert Reading)
DIRECTING Workshops
Hamlet - William Shakespeare - Nouveau Arts Classical Theatre - New York City, NY
DIRECTING Educational
Henry the Fourth, Part I - William Shakespeare - Marin Shakespeare Young Company
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - CRTC Educational - for Deerfield Academy, Deerfield MA
Death of a Salesman - Arthur Miller - Butler University Theatre Dept. - (Student Productions)
ASSISTANT DIRECTING Selective
Oleanna - David Mamet - John Castro, Sedentary Productions - Washington, D.C.
The Dumb Waiter - Harold Pinter - John Castro, Sedentary Productions - Washington, D.C.
The Comedy of Errors - William Shakespeare - Brian Crowe, Pages to Players, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
ASSISTANT DIRECTING Workshops
Aunt Dan & Lemon - Wallace Shawn - SPT - Washington, D.C.
The Shawl - David Mamet - SPT - Washington, D.C.
Leonce & Lena - Georg Büchner - SPT - Washington, D.C.
SCHOOL TOUR MANAGEMENT
Romeo & Juliet - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Macbeth - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
A Midsummer Night's Dream - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
TEXT COACHING
Titus Andronicus - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Twelfth Night - William Shakespeare - University of Arkansas Department of Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - The Touring Company - New York City, NY
ACTING COACHING
The Metal Children - Adam Rapp - University of Arkansas Department of Theatre
TEACHING
Indiana University - Stella Adler Technique Workshop - Graduate Level
Acting Shakespeare - Indiana University
Performance of Shakespeare for Advanced Undergraduates - Indiana University
Stella Adler Studio of Acting - Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on speaking Shakespeare's verse and prose
Stella Adler Studio of Acting - Careers Workshop
- Intensive focusing on self-marketing, finding representation and making initial contacts with theatres and casting directors
Indiana University - Graduate Level Shakespeare Workshop
Acting techniques intensive with MFA acting candidates - with a focus on imaging and preparatory technique
Indiana University - Undergraduate Acting III Workshop
Acting technique intensive focussing on PAW/Meisner repletion and moment to moment work
Indiana University - Undergraduate Acting I Workshop
Beginning acting technique intensive focussing on PAW/Meisner repletion and moment to moment work
University of Tennessee - Graduate Level Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on direct address, speaking Shakespeare's verse and utilizing the verse-line in monologues and soliloquies
University of Tennessee - Undergraduate Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop discussing acting techniques and approaches as well as professional careers in the theatre
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Advanced Actor Training (Two cycles)
- Intensive focusing on advanced study of Shakespeare, including training in scene work, text analysis and voice
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Shakespeare Competition Coach
- Intensive focusing on acting of Shakespeare for high school students
University of Arkansas - Practical Approaches to Acting Workshop
- Intensive focusing on Meisner-based repetition as well as action playing and partnering
University of Arkansas - Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on Shakespeare's verse and prose as well as examining techniques for direct address using original practices
Oklahoma City University - Practical Approaches to Acting Workshop
- Intensive focusing on action playing, partnering and character building
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill/PlayMaker's Repertory - Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop with graduate level MFA candidates focusing on maintaining career success at the regional level
Grand Canyon University - Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop with BA and BFA candidates focusing on starting a career in regional hubs and finding and sustaining professional work
Aquila Theatre Company of London - Teaching Artist Workshops
- Workshops in Shakespeare's language, classical text analysis and speaking verse
Marin Shakespeare Festival - Summer Camps
- Summer theatre camps with classes to help children explore Shakespeare’s exciting characters, language and stories
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Summer Camps
- Weeklong camp for high school aged students in developing auditioning and acting skills in Shakespeare, including text analysis and performance techniques
Belvoir Terrace Summer Arts Camp - Teaching Guest Artist
- Guest acting teacher at renowned all-elective summer camp for girls - focusing on theatre games, warm-ups and training in voice and beginning acting techniques
Round Lake Auditorium/Compass Rose Theatre Company - Summer Arts Camp for Children
- Week-long camp for middle-school aged students focusing on theatre games, warm ups and training in voice and beginning acting techniques
Private Coaching
Numerous students coached in areas ranging from Shakespeare to audition techniques to scene analysis etc.
Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - The Touring Company - New York City, NY
The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
As You Like It - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
DIRECTING Staged Readings
Measure for Measure - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York City, NY (Concert Reading)
The Winter's Tale - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York City, NY (Concert Reading)
DIRECTING Workshops
Hamlet - William Shakespeare - Nouveau Arts Classical Theatre - New York City, NY
DIRECTING Educational
Henry the Fourth, Part I - William Shakespeare - Marin Shakespeare Young Company
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - CRTC Educational - for Deerfield Academy, Deerfield MA
Death of a Salesman - Arthur Miller - Butler University Theatre Dept. - (Student Productions)
ASSISTANT DIRECTING Selective
Oleanna - David Mamet - John Castro, Sedentary Productions - Washington, D.C.
The Dumb Waiter - Harold Pinter - John Castro, Sedentary Productions - Washington, D.C.
The Comedy of Errors - William Shakespeare - Brian Crowe, Pages to Players, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
ASSISTANT DIRECTING Workshops
Aunt Dan & Lemon - Wallace Shawn - SPT - Washington, D.C.
The Shawl - David Mamet - SPT - Washington, D.C.
Leonce & Lena - Georg Büchner - SPT - Washington, D.C.
SCHOOL TOUR MANAGEMENT
Romeo & Juliet - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Macbeth - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
A Midsummer Night's Dream - ShakespeareLive! - Actor/Manager - Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
TEXT COACHING
Titus Andronicus - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Macbeth - William Shakespeare - Indiana University
Twelfth Night - William Shakespeare - University of Arkansas Department of Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - Compass Rose Theatre Company - New York
Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare - The Touring Company - New York City, NY
ACTING COACHING
The Metal Children - Adam Rapp - University of Arkansas Department of Theatre
TEACHING
Indiana University - Stella Adler Technique Workshop - Graduate Level
Acting Shakespeare - Indiana University
Performance of Shakespeare for Advanced Undergraduates - Indiana University
Stella Adler Studio of Acting - Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on speaking Shakespeare's verse and prose
Stella Adler Studio of Acting - Careers Workshop
- Intensive focusing on self-marketing, finding representation and making initial contacts with theatres and casting directors
Indiana University - Graduate Level Shakespeare Workshop
Acting techniques intensive with MFA acting candidates - with a focus on imaging and preparatory technique
Indiana University - Undergraduate Acting III Workshop
Acting technique intensive focussing on PAW/Meisner repletion and moment to moment work
Indiana University - Undergraduate Acting I Workshop
Beginning acting technique intensive focussing on PAW/Meisner repletion and moment to moment work
University of Tennessee - Graduate Level Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on direct address, speaking Shakespeare's verse and utilizing the verse-line in monologues and soliloquies
University of Tennessee - Undergraduate Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop discussing acting techniques and approaches as well as professional careers in the theatre
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Advanced Actor Training (Two cycles)
- Intensive focusing on advanced study of Shakespeare, including training in scene work, text analysis and voice
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Shakespeare Competition Coach
- Intensive focusing on acting of Shakespeare for high school students
University of Arkansas - Practical Approaches to Acting Workshop
- Intensive focusing on Meisner-based repetition as well as action playing and partnering
University of Arkansas - Shakespeare Workshop
- Intensive focusing on Shakespeare's verse and prose as well as examining techniques for direct address using original practices
Oklahoma City University - Practical Approaches to Acting Workshop
- Intensive focusing on action playing, partnering and character building
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill/PlayMaker's Repertory - Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop with graduate level MFA candidates focusing on maintaining career success at the regional level
Grand Canyon University - Careers Workshop
- Open forum workshop with BA and BFA candidates focusing on starting a career in regional hubs and finding and sustaining professional work
Aquila Theatre Company of London - Teaching Artist Workshops
- Workshops in Shakespeare's language, classical text analysis and speaking verse
Marin Shakespeare Festival - Summer Camps
- Summer theatre camps with classes to help children explore Shakespeare’s exciting characters, language and stories
Utah Shakespeare Festival - Summer Camps
- Weeklong camp for high school aged students in developing auditioning and acting skills in Shakespeare, including text analysis and performance techniques
Belvoir Terrace Summer Arts Camp - Teaching Guest Artist
- Guest acting teacher at renowned all-elective summer camp for girls - focusing on theatre games, warm-ups and training in voice and beginning acting techniques
Round Lake Auditorium/Compass Rose Theatre Company - Summer Arts Camp for Children
- Week-long camp for middle-school aged students focusing on theatre games, warm ups and training in voice and beginning acting techniques
Private Coaching
Numerous students coached in areas ranging from Shakespeare to audition techniques to scene analysis etc.