Teaching Statement:
I approach teaching by creating an inspiring, challenging and nurturing space where students can give themselves permission to examine the process of storytelling. To me, an acting class should serve as a laboratory where we can sharpen our awareness of the choices we make as we undertake the creation of a character. As a working actor for over a decade in New York in tv, film and theater, it is important to me to be able to offer tools that work in practice and not just in theory.
Me acerco a la enseñanza creando un espacio inspirador, desafiante y enriquecedor donde los estudiantes pueden darse permiso para examinar el proceso de narración. Para mí, una clase de actuación debe servir como laboratorio donde podemos concientizar las elecciones que hacemos al emprender la creación de un personaje.
Como actor que trabaja desde hace más de una década en Nueva York en televisión, cine y teatro, es importante para mi poder ofrecer herramientas que funcionen en la práctica y no solo en la teoría.
Bio:
Reza Salazar is an actor, writer and director who began his career as a child in South America, working with his mother as clowns. He originated the role of Rafael in the Tony nominated play CLYDE’S by the two-time Pulitzer prize winner playwright Lynn Nottage. Broadway: CLYDE’S (Helen Hayes), SWEAT (Studio 54). Off-Broadway: RICHARD II, Mobile Unit’s THE TEMPEST, OEDIPUS EL REY (Public Theater) MY MAÑANA COMES (Playwright’s Realm). He has performed in some of the most esteemed regional theaters across the country such as the Mark Taper Forum, Goodman Theater, Guthrie Theater, and Arena Stage. His TV credits include: “ELSBETH” (CBS) INSIDE AMY SCHUMER (Paramount +) THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF, (Topic) UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, DAREDEVIL, (Netflix) THE BLACKLIST, BELIEVE, LAW & ORDER and LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (NBC), LOUIE, (FX) THE KNICK, (Cinemax) Film: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, THE IMPERIALISTS ARE STILL ALIVE, SEE GIRL RUN, THE INQUISITION OF CAMILO SANZ. Reza directed MISSING THEM which he adapted and developed with journalist Anjali Tsui. He created, facilitated and directed TEJIDO DE HISTORIAS (Woven Stories) performed by an ensemble of community members, immigrants and workers at the Whitney Museum. He is currently the social practice artist in residence at the SHED alongside collaborator, Tanya Birl-Torres.
Reza Salazar es un actor, escritor y director. Comenzó su carrera desde niño en Sudamérica, trabajando con su madre como payasos. Él originó el papel de Rafael en la obra de teatro CLYDE’S, nominada al Tony, por la dramaturga dos veces ganadora del premio Pulitzer, Lynn Nottage. Broadway: CLYDE’S (Helen Hayes) SWEAT (Studio 54). Off-Broadway: RICHARD II, MOBILE UNIT’S THE TEMPEST, OEDIPUS EL REY (Public Theater) MY MAÑANA COMES (Playwright’s Realm). Teatro regional: Mark Taper Forum, Goodman Theatre, Guthrie Theatre y Arena Stage. Sus créditos televisivos incluyen: “INSIDE AMY SCHUMER” (Paramount +) “THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF”, (Topic) “UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT”, “DAREDEVIL” (Netflix) “THE BLACKLIST”, “BELIEVE”, “LAW & ORDER” y “LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT” (NBC), “LOUIE”, (FX) “THE KNICK”, (Cinemax) Film: THE PRISONER, THE IMPERIALISTS ARE STILL ALIVE, SEE GIRL RUN, THE INQUISITION OF CAMILO SANZ. Reza es actualmente escritor residente en Mad Gene, una compañía multimedia iniciada por el actor y productor Oscar Issac y la escritora y directora Elvira Lind.