University

Robby is pursuing an MFA in Directing at Texas State University, with expected graduation in May 2026. As part of his graduate work, he has served as instructor of record for the following theatre and arts courses:

Directing and Devising
THTR 4364: Directing I
THTR 4331E: Devising for Performers*

Acting
THTR 1364: Beginning Acting

Introduction to Fine Arts
THTR 2313: Intro to Fine Arts
(Also coded as ART 2313, DAN 2313, and MUS 2313.)

*Courses developed

Devising & University programming

Robby’s MFA thesis project involved developing and teaching an undergraduate course in devised theatre that guided students through a collaborative process to create an original performance piece. The course culminated in the creation of a new work, titled Resucitó, which will premiere in the Texas State University’s 2025-2026 main stage season.

Rooted in ensemble-driven creation, Robby's devising course equips students with tools to collaboratively generate original theatrical works grounded in personal experience, academic research, and visual storytelling. The process emphasizes experimentation, rigorous feedback, and the integration of acting, directing, and design to shape fully producible plays. His goal is to bring this model of collaborative creation into broader university programming, providing students with opportunities to see their devised work fully realized in institutional production calendars.

Workshops & Community

Robby is a community teaching artist based in Austin, TX, specializing in movement coaching, coordination, and physical theatre creation. With over ten years of experience, he has led numerous workshops focused on ensemble training, devising new work, and developing ensemble-generated choreography. His practice is informed by The Viewpoints framework (developed by Anne Bogart and Tina Landau), alongside a rich foundation of techniques and explorations gathered from extensive study and participation in workshops with the Lecoq technique (Movement Studio Theatre), Michael Chekhov psycho-physical acting (NMSU & National Michael Chekhov Association), Open Canvas (Pig Iron Theatre), and Theatre of the Oppressed (Paramount Story Wranglers).

To inquire about booking Robby for your next theatre project, email robby.sciortino@gmail.com or visit the contact page here.