Deborah Neville
About
Theatre director, performer and educator Deborah Neville holds a BA in Theatre from the University of British Columbia and a Masters in Dramaturgy from the University of Glasgow where she was awarded the James Arnott Prize for Directing. Deborah taught and directed at The Royal Scottish Conservatoire in Glasgow, Scotland and is currently the Artistic Director of the 51Ç鱨վ Theatre Department.
As a theatre maker, Deborah has collaborated, performed and directed with a range of companies and festivals in Canada, Scotland, Japan, and the USA — including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Works-New Worlds, Sounds of Progress, IndepenDance, TAG, and the Public Dreams Society.
Deborah is compelled by stories that explore social responsibility, inclusivity and the environment. Selected directing credits include: The Wolves, A Woman in Berlin, The Maids, Dancing at Lughnasa, The Rez Sisters, Blue Window, Agnes Under the Big Top, The Laramie Project, and Light the Way (Climate Change Theatre Action Plan).
Areas of expertise include:
- Acting
- Play Direction
- Production
Education and credentials
- MA, Glasgow
- BA, British Columbia
Courses taught
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THEA 1110
Acting for the Stage: Level 1
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THEA 1210
Acting for the Stage: Level II
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THEA 2310
Acting for the Stage: Level III
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THEA 2410
Acting for Film
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THEA 1180
Play Production I
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THEA 1280
Play Production II
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THEA 3180
Advanced Performance and Production I
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THEA 3280
Advanced Performance and Production II
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PEFA 1120
Introduction to Acting