Stage Set Design, Theatre Architectural Design, Theatre Consulting, Stage Directing, Psychophysical Acting, Environmental Theatre Performance.

Email: <jerry.rojo@uconn.edu>

Jerry Rojo's background and current interests are in  stage design, directing, architectural  theatre design and  theatre consulting.  He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut.  He has designed over 140 Off-Broadway, Regional and University stage productions.   His directing projects include developing "built pieces" or the  mise en scene from an ensemble of actors using the psychophysical technique in a workshop environment.   He has consulted or designed some 20 theatre architectural projects for which he has a special expertise in developing theatre programs from  existing spaces.  Publications include books and periodicals in the fields of stage design and psychophysical  performance.   As an administrator,  he served  as Head of Department/Artistic Director of Theatre in the School of Fine arts at the University of Connecticut  for eight years  and was responsible for leading  some 30 faculty and staff  in offering advanced degree and stage production programs at five branch locations.   Honors and citations include the  Drama Desk and Obie Awards in NYC for stage design,  and  has won invitationals to show his work in international venues.