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Kurt Gerard Heinlein
Kurt Gerard Heinlein is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Missouri State University where he coordinates the BFA Actor Training Program. Kurt is a working member of AEA and SAG/...view moreKurt Gerard Heinlein is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Missouri State University where he coordinates the BFA Actor Training Program. Kurt is a working member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. He is also an active member of The Society of American Fight Directors, Fight Directors Canada, and serves as executive leadership for The Association of Theatre Movement Educators. Kurt has performed and directed extensively since completing his MFA in Acting from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), with union performance credits that include New York, regional theatre, daytime drama, film, commercial print, and over 25 national television spots. His directing credits include New York, regional, and university theatre, and his stunt, aerial, and combat work have been seen in daytime drama, numerous national commercials, and in the professional and educational theatre circuits. Kurt completed his Ph.D. in theatre from Louisiana State University, and has been awarded several honors for his work in Green Theatre (performance that promotes socio-environmental betterment). Notable publications include Koko and the Performance of Conservationism, and Green Theatre: Promoting Ecological Preservation and Advancing the Sustainability of Humanity and Nature. In 2009, NPR dubbed Kurt “The emerging father of American Green Theatre.” Kurt maintains a consistent dedication to environmental education, noted by his volunteer work for The Nature Conservancy, The National Park Service, and the SAG sponsored BookPals Literacy Program. Kurt has received several awards for his volunteerism and public service, including his work surrounding the development of Evangeline Drowning. Kurt is married to Courtney Heinlein and they have two wonderful children together.view less