Professor John Schmor

Director of Telling

Associate Professor and Department Head for Theatre Arts at the University of Oregon, John Schmor's research interests are in the areas of performance theory and early twentieth century avantgarde theatre histories. Artistically, Schmor directs and writes about "devising" collaborative, performer-based production practices in developing and creating new works of theatre. Schmor has performed as Malvolio and as Cyrano for the Willamette Repertory Theatre, regularly directs for the University Theatre and the Lord Leebrick Theatre Company, including the upcoming My Zombie Hamlet, a joint venture between the University and Lord Leebrick theatres. Schmor is an active partner in the multimedia arts consortium, Creative Material Group, which has produced internationally both live and film projects, including Faust/Faustus at Deptford, and MotelHaus.