Derrell Capes received
his MFA in acting from the University of Denver in 1975. Following his
schooling, he moved to Chicago, where he worked as an actor since 1978,
and is a vested member of Actor's Equity Association. He is also a
Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, and has had plays produced
around the country. Most recently, his short play, "Dictionary Guy,"
which had its world premier at Act One Studios in the 2002 Student
Spring Play Festival, was produced in the Summer Shorts Fest at Cedar
Lane Theatre in Bathesda, Maryland, and his "Endangered" was part of Stage Left's Leapfest 2007.
Here's what students have to say about Derrell:
"I
like Derrell's insight and physical approach to engaging others. He has
a lot of great philosophy and is fun to be around, too!"
"He
is passionate about acting. I appreciated his 'get up there and do it'
approach, as I learn best by immersion. Didn't coddle us, but was still
very supportive."
"Great, fun, funny & at the same time knowledgeable and respectful."
"Derrell
is extremely well-versed and knowledgeable in his field. He explains
in ways that are both exciting & easy to understand."
"He is excellent! Derrell is fun, professional, interesting, informative & has a great sense of humor!"
"Derrell
is an excellent instructor with a masterful eye for detail. He never
holds back the constructive criticism and is able to coach his students
very well through the concepts."