Teaching and Pedagogy

Jeremy West’s classes balance rigorous technique with thoughtful inquiry. He trains stage practitioners to approach performance with precision, awareness, and confidence. His pedagogy emphasizes safety, clarity, and collaboration, creating a learning environment where students develop both craft and critical thinking.

Areas of Instruction

  • Acting: Scene study, character development, improvisation

  • Movement: Physical storytelling, stage combat, ensemble coordination

  • Directing: Text analysis, rehearsal design, actor coaching

  • Theatre Management: Producing, creative leadership, program development

Curriculum Highlights

  • Courses designed to integrate practical experience with theory

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration across performance, production, and literary studies

  • Student-led projects and workshops to build professional skills

Student Outcomes

  • Alumni pursuing professional theatre, graduate programs, and arts leadership

  • Mentorship programs fostering long-term artistic growth

  • Emphasis on reflective practice and creative problem-solving