
Joseph Martinez Associate Professor of Theater

Lenfest 309
540-458-4561
martinezj@wlu.edu
Education
R.A.D.A., Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Research
Violence in Entertainment
Teaching
Thea. 141, Acting I
Thea. 241, Acting II
Thea. 341, Acting III
Thea. 345, Dramatic Styles in Practice
Thea. 361, Directing I
Thea. 362, Directing II
Thea. 423, Directed Independent Study
Thea. 473, Senior Thesis
Selected Publications
Combat Mime, a Non-Violent Approach to Stage Violence, Nelson-Hall Publishing, 1983
The Swords of Shakespeare, an Illustrated Guide to Stage Combat Choreography in the Plays of Shakespeare, McFarland & Company, Inc. 1996
Honors and Awards
Past President and Founding Member of The Society of American Fight Directors
Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)