About the Drama Thread
The Drama Thread for FAP features a variety of performance, writing, and directing opportunities for anyone and everyone, regardless of experience or comfort level. Students work with peers, professors, and professionals to practice and explore various elements of theatre. In addition to a FAP-wide introductory Theater Masterclass led by our Resident Artist, Jim Augustine, we also offer an informational session about involvement opportunities on campus and a Keynote dialogue. There are also a few smaller form Workshops that hone in on specific areas of the craft. Past Master Classes have included a Vocal Workshop, Directing, Shakespeare, Comedic Acting, Improv, and Non-Traditional Theatre.
Resident Artist: Jim Augustine
Jim Augustine is COO of Zuckerberg Media. He is a media entrepreneur whose career has spanned theater, film, publishing, technology and business consulting. A summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Harvard College and graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Jim began his career on the 6-time TONY-winning original Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Additional theater credits include the Roundabout’s Broadway production of Nicky Silver’s The Boys from Syracuse; the American Repertory Theater’s Lysistrata starring Cherry Jones; and the Off-Broadway hit Gone Missing. Film credits include The Audition, winner of Best Picture at the Iris International Film Festival; and Angel acquired by KQED TV. At Zuckerberg Media, Jim has built lasting partnerships in publishing, television, theater, film and emerging media. Jim is Co-Founder of Sue’s Tech Kitchen and the Zuckerberg Institute, as well as Co-Founder and Managing Director of Broadway Beta Ventures. Jim has lectured at colleges across the country, and has served for more than a decade as Resident Artist in Drama at Harvard’s annual First-year Arts Program