John Tovar
Assistant Professor, Acting and Directing
School of Theatre and Dance
Office
Centennial East - CE 206
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
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Biography
John Tovar is a multiple Award-winning theatrical artist who specializes in the areas of acting, directing and stage combat.
Current Courses
324.001Advanced Stage Combat: Broadsword and Smallsword
424.001Advanced Stage Combat: Broadsword and Smallsword
324.001Advanced Stage Combat: Unarmed & Single Sword
424.001Advanced Stage Combat: Unarmed and Single Sword
324.001Advanced Stage Combat: Knife and Rapier & Dagger
424.001Advanced Stage Combat: Knife and Rapier & Dagger
324.001Advanced Stage Combat: Quarterstaff and Sword & Shield
424.001Advanced Stage Combat: Quarterstaff and Sword & Shield
408.002Directed Projects In Acting And Directing
400.002Independent Study
224.001Stage Combat
302.007Theatre Practicum
291.001Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Theatre
MFA Directing
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
BS Acting
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
AA Theatre
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
Service Initiative Award
School of Theatre and Dance
2022
Teaching Initiative
Illinois State University
2021
Creative Activity Initiative Award
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
2020
Joseph Jefferson Award for Fight Direction
Joseph Jefferson Committee
2019
Joseph Jefferson Award for Fight Direction
Joseph Jefferson Committee
2015
Joseph Jefferson Award for Fight/Movement Direction
Joseph Jefferson Committee
2013
Presentations
Fight Direction and Stage Management: Keys to Safety. Roosevelt University. Roosevelt University. (2021)