Michael T. Williams / Educator
Georgetown University, Assistant Professor of the Practice
Washington DC: August 2019-Present
Faculty member and Artistic Advisor to Co-Curricular Theater, teaching studio-based courses in the Theater and Performance Studies program incl. Acting, Cabaret Performance, Autobiographical Theater, and Performing LGBTQ+ Histories.
NYC College of Technology (City Tech) CUNY, Adjunct Professor for 'Public Speaking'
New York City, NY: Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Medgar Evers College CUNY, Adjunct Professor for 'Speech-Theatre'
New York City, NY: May-July 2017
UArts Brind School of Theatre, Co-Instructor for 'Ensemble Devising'
Philadelphia, PA: August-December 2016
Al Aqsa Islamic Academy, Lead Teaching Artist in Theatre
Philadelphia, PA: September-December 2016
Brown U/RISD CoLAB, Program Associate + Devising Methodologies Instructor
Providence, RI: June-August 2016
Philadelphia Theatre Company, Lead Teaching Artist
Philadelphia, PA: September 2015 – August 2016
Art Sanctuary's ARTSTAC Teaching Artist Council
Philadelphia, PA: February 2014 – August 2016
Philadelphia Parks & Rec, Resident Instructor, Drama/Improvisation
Philadelphia, PA: June 2014 – August 2014
Trinity Repertory Company, Education Outreach Coordinator
Providence, RI: August 2011 – June 2013
Arena Stage, Bob Alexander Community Engagement Fellow
Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship Program, Washington, DC: 2011
Trinity Repertory Company, Teaching Artist/Counselor
Providence, RI: 2009 – 2011, summers
Disney Theatrical Productions, Education/Creative Intern
New York City, NY: June 2008 – August 2008
No Small Parts, Teaching Artist, Group Coordinator and Volunteer
Olneyville, RI: Fall 2007 – Spring 2010
Behind Closed Doors
An awareness play written and performed by the women of SOAR (Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships) from the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Directed and Devised by Michael T. Williams and Francesca Montanile Lyons
Performed annually 2012-2016 through the generous support of Trinity Rep’s Education Department and Staff
Peter Kilmartin, Rhode Island Attorney General: "It was the most compelling presentation regarding domestic violence I’ve ever seen. With real-life stories presented in a creative way, the play took the audience from early warning signs of domestic violence, to psychological control and physical abuse, to escape and finally ongoing survivorship. It encompassed all aspects of the cycle of violence. The strength of the 15 women presenting their stories was inspiring on many levels. Everyone should view this play, especially young people starting out in new relationships."
Victims' Rights Award (presented by the Rhode Island Attorney General) – Spring 2013 *Co-Recipient with Women of SOAR and Francesca Montanile Lyons
Justice Award (presented by the Rhode Island State Department) – Fall 2013 *Co-Recipient with Women of SOAR and Francesca Montanile Lyons
