http://www.syndicatemizzou.org Thu, 24 May 2012 06:36:51 GMT en-us 40 Center for eResearch Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/images/logo.png 384 80 http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller2-beginnings.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller2-beginnings.m4v Miller discusses his journey through New York, commercial advertising, and art school—ulimately leading to his position in the Department of Theatre here at Mizzou. 3 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:00:25 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller4-teaching.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller4-teaching.m4v Miller discusses his philosophy of teaching the disciplines of directing and acting. 3 Tue, 30 May 2006 20:12:42 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller10-twperformance.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/miller/ipod/miller10-twperformance.m4v Miller discusses his changes in roles over the years, including his recent role as Tennessee Williams. 3 Wed, 31 May 2006 14:33:42 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/ruffin/ipod/Ruffin_02_directors_philosophy.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/ruffin/ipod/Ruffin_02_directors_philosophy.m4v Ruffin explains his approach: “You know, I hadn’t really thought about whether or not I had a philosophy, because I was committed to doing what I felt was right; I’m kind of guided by my heart in that way.” He inspires his students and actors by encouraging them to be confident and to take ownership of their talent. He doesn’t believe in offering his students intensive direction throughout rehearsals and class; he feels that personal development is more valuable to human growth. 3 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:01:38 GMT http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/ruffin/ipod/Ruffin_03_challenges.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/ruffin/ipod/Ruffin_03_challenges.m4v Ruffin states that the advent and departure of talented students is the biggest challenge he faces. “The work goes on while the students come and go,” he observes. “There are periods where I’ve had so many wonderfully talented students that anything seemed possible, and then there are years where the talent pool is not as significant as you’d desire.” Casting appropriately for plays is another obstacle he must overcome. 3 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:01:58 GMT