Pablo Guerra-Monje

Pablo Guerra-Monje MA, MFA

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY - ARTIST STATEMENT

The art I practice is producing and teaching theatre at the university level. I have spent most of my life in education, between studying and teaching, and it is where I thrive. I decided to pursue my art at a US University because of its opportunities for hands-on learning and real-world application, as well as its technical proficiency and Innovation. I went from sculpture to installation and then to theatre; from volume to space, and then to time-space creation. Through this process, I discovered the power of collaboration and the joy of working with other theatre artists, educators, and students. I became fascinated by the possibilities of theatre shaping the future of its students and practitioners. I encourage my students to develop their artistic identity, rooted in knowledge of the theatre process. I offer a unique blend of compassion, energy, and expertise that fosters the expression of ideas in a carefully curated and technically supported environment, with rigor, integrity, and kindness.

As a designer and educator, my art is divided between the stage and the classroom. I explore the theatre's brutal resilience and strength, its immediacy, its complex simplicity, and its simultaneous connection to both the intellectual and the sacred. I believe that theatre will play a significantly more important role in restoring the human interaction we lose daily in the digital era. As a scholar and conceptual thinker, my primary interest lies in the potential of theatre as a tool for connection and social construction, extending beyond academia.

 A comprehensive understanding of theatrical creation from every angle of production, along with the implications of communication and documentation at each step of the collaborative process, enables me to enjoy the art of theatre fully. I consider myself and my students to be strong assets in creating memorable theatre.

STATEMENT ON INCLUSION

Promoting inclusion is the best practice in both academic and professional settings.

I understand inclusion as biodiversity, a sign of healthy ecosystems.

 My experience with inclusion and diversity is rich and diverse, spanning a range of roles, from being a seeker to formal training, teaching in Fort Smith, which has tremendous diversity as a historic refugee entry point from several wars, etc., and being an immigrant in the US and an active member of the Hispanic community.

I seek to utilize my nineteen years of experience as an educator to design, coordinate, assess, and engage the learning community in educational and experiential initiatives that enhance cultural representation and foster artistic appreciation.