Collaborative Theatre Making for the Adventurous
Training for Research-Based and Devised Theatre.
The Anthropologists offer a rigorous approach to devising research-based theatre, shared through unique workshops and lectures, developed for University-level learning. Our hands-on devising workshops have also been successful in community and corporate settings. Please contact Artistic Director Melissa Moschitto at melissa@theanthropologists.org for more details and pricing structures.
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Recent Teaching Engagements
Brown University • Hofstra University Middlebury College • Hunter College • New York University • Wabash College • Baruch College • University of Evansville • University of Vermont • University of Massachusetts, Amherst • National Women's Theatre Festival • Hedgepig Theatre Ensemble
"It seemed like an impossible ask but Melissa Moschitto delivered an intensive, thought-provoking, joyful and inspiring lecture, demonstration and workshop on devising theatre in one 85-minute class period! I was struck by the clear sense of excitement about and respect for the work that had been built so quickly."
Dr. Cindy Rosenthal, Hofstra University
"I just wish we had more time! What a refreshing experience!"
Theatre Student, University of Vermont
I just wanted to say thank you again for such an inspiring presentation yesterday! I think the materials you presented fit into the course on so many levels: history (archives), art and activism, media, and issues including feminism and environmental justice. So, thank you for doing what you do!
Rianne Subijanto, Baruch College
Field Notes
Field Notes: Activating Source Material & Negotiating Narrative
Delve into performance Case Studies to get a detailed overview of The Anthropologists' methodology for using research in the rehearsal room. Students are guided along the process from provocation and investigation to scripting and performance.
TRAINING NEWS
September 2025
Artistic Director Melissa Moschitto facilitated a workshop at the International Rescue Committee with staff working to resettle refugees.
This fast-paced storytelling and team-building workshop focused on developing different modes of communication, creative negotiation and consensus building. The biggest take-away was: JOY in collaboration!
March 2025
The Anthropologists had a week-long artist residency at Wabash College. Melissa Moschitto led a devising intensive within the theatre department. Our team gave talks and lectures in the following departments: Theatre, Education, Black Studies and Art History.
November 2023
The Anthropologists facilitated a workshop at the 2023 American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting.
"Tools in the Satchel: On Embodiment and Research Based Devised Theatre" was co-facilitated by Melissa Moschitto, Jalissa Fulton and Dr. Haile Eshe Cole.
OCTOBER 2023
Founding Artistic Director Melissa Moschitto was a Guest Artist in Residence at Brown University with the Cogut Institute for the Humanities.
• Lecture: Investigative Theatre: Activating Source Material and Negotiating Narrative
• Workshop: Rogue Devising
