Henry MacCarthy
Faculty
Henry MacCarthy joined the Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2007. He completed undergraduate studies in performance at the National School for the Performing Arts in Caracas, Venezuela. After working several years as an actor he returned to the U.S. to attend Indiana University’s graduate program in opera directing. He has been part of the directing staff of several companies including Houston Grand Opera, Baltimore Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Opera North, and most recently Opera Omaha, where he directed a new production of Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." Other professional engagements include the Latin American premiere of "Sweeney Todd" in Caracas, Venezuela and the premiere in Minnesota of Stephen Dolginoff's musical "Thrill Me: the Story of Leopold & Loeb" at the Lowry Lab in St. Paul. In addition to Gustavus he has directed college productions at Johns Hopkins University and Ohio University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in theatre and music. He was visiting Professor at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan during fall 2014, where he taught Physical Theatre.
Visiti my webpage at https://hwmaccarthy.wixsite.com/director
Teaching Areas
- Acting
- Physical Theatre
Education
Escuela Nacional de Artes Escénicas César Rengifo (Caracas, Venezuela); M.S.(Stage Direction) Indiana University; Ph.D. Ohio University
Areas of Expertise
Directing, Acting, Musical Theatre genres, Opera, and Physical Theatre
Courses Taught
T/D-110 (Performance Practicum), T/D-115 (Stage Management), T/D-118 (Dramaturgy Practicum), T/D-270 (Intermediate Studies in Performance: Creative Research), T/D-370 (Advanced Studies in Performance: Creative Research), T/D-381 (Performance Theory), and T/D-398 (Theatre Honors Project)
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/D-110 | Performance Practicum | 68 | 2022/FA, 2020/FA, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/SP, 2016/FA, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, 2008/FA, and 2007/FA |
| T/D-370 | Advanced Studies in Performance: Creative Research | 35 | 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2020/SP, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, and 2009/SP |
| T/D-270 | Intermediate Studies in Performance: Creative Research | 31 | 2022/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/FA, 2020/SP, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, and 2009/SP |
| T/D-115 | Assistant Stage Manager | 26 | 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, and 2008/FA |
| T/D-106 | Acting I | 23 | 2022/FA, 2021/SP, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/FA |
| T/D-244 | ST:Devising Perf | 22 | 2020/FA, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2014/SP, 2014/JN, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, and 2009/FA |
| T/D-398 | Theatre Honors Project | 21 | 2022/FA, 2021/SP, 2020/SP, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2017/SP, 2016/FA, 2016/SP, 2015/FA, 2015/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/FA, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2012/SP, 2011/FA, 2011/SP, and 2010/FA |
| T/D-215 | Stage Management | 12 | 2011/FA, 2011/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2009/FA, 2009/SP, 2008/FA, 2008/JN, and 2007/FA |
| T/D-118 | Dramaturgy Practicum | 11 | 2022/FA, 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2016/FA, 2015/FA, and 2015/SP |
| T/D-218 | Dramaturgy Practicum | 7 | 2019/FA, 2019/SP, 2018/FA, 2018/SP, 2017/FA, 2016/FA, and 2015/FA |
| T/D-344 | ST:Contemp Perform | 6 | 2020/SP, 2018/SP, and 2016/SP |
| T/D-265 | Performance: Americas | 6 | 2019/FA, 2017/FA, 2015/FA, 2013/FA, 2011/FA, and 2009/FA |
| T/D-399 | Senior Project | 6 | 2011/SP, 2010/SP, 2009/SP, 2008/FA, 2008/SP, and 2007/FA |
| T/D-272 | Creative Research | 5 | 2020/JN, 2017/JN, 2016/JN, 2013/JN, and 2012/JN |
| T/D-107 | January Production | 5 | 2017/JN, 2016/JN, 2013/JN, 2012/JN, and 2008/JN |
| T/D-372 | Adv Creative Expression | 4 | 2020/JN, 2017/JN, 2016/JN, and 2013/JN |
| T/D-199 | Arts and Performances in London | 4 | 2019/JN, 2018/JN, 2011/JN, and 2010/JN |
| FTS-100 | FTS:Performance | 4 | 2016/FA, 2011/FA, 2010/FA, and 2008/FA |
| T/D-206 | Acting II | 3 | 2021/SP, 2017/SP, and 2015/SP |
| T/D-130 | Fndtns Western Theatre | 3 | 2020/FA, 2012/FA, and 2008/FA |
| T/D-247 | Beginning Directing | 2 | 2022/FA and 2012/SP |
| T/D-248 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 2 | 2011/SP and 2009/SP |
| T/D-381 | Performance Theory | 1 | 2021/SP |
| T/D-107 | Intensve Perfrmnce Lab | 1 | 2020/JN |
| CUR-240 | Theatre Arts | 1 | 2014/SP |
| T/D-246 | Intermediate Acting | 1 | 2008/SP |
| T/D-376 | Advanced Acting | 1 | 2008/SP |
| T/D-231 | World Theatre II | 1 | 2007/FA |