Surasak namwatsopon
MFA Theatre Arts in Arts Administration and
Graduate Certificate in Essentials of Business
Surasak Namwatsopon (Albert) is a lecturer, arts administrator, and theatre practitioner. Currently a program coordinator and a faculty member at Silpakorn University International College, he has also held teaching position at Thammasat University. He received an MFA Theatre Arts in Arts Administration and Graduate Certificate in Essentials of Business from Texas Tech University. Surasak is a talented professional with a solid academic foundation in theatre arts, arts management, and business administration. He has worked with both non-profit and for-profit organizations on numerous projects including international symposiums, theatre festivals, museum establishment, business exhibitions, as well as several theatre productions, and other arts projects.
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EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts (Arts Administration) GPA 3.96
Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance, U.S., 2018-2021
Graduate Certificate in Essentials of Business
Texas Tech University College of Business Administration, U.S., 2020-2021
Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Drama (Directing), First Class Honors
Thammasat University Department of Drama, Bangkok, Thailand, 2010-2013
ADVANCED TRAINING & CONFERENCE PARTICIPATIONS
TTF Art Project Evaluation: Social Return on Investment
Thai Theatre Foundation, Bangkok, September 17-October 1, 2022
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Regional 6
Kennedy Center Regional 6, Texas, February 24-27, 2020
Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival 14th Annual Theatre Festival
Tennessee Williams Institute, Massachusetts, September 24-29, 2019
Texas Nonprofit Theatres 2019 Annual Conference
Texans Nonprofit Theatres, Texas, March 13-17, 2019
Texas Arts Advocacy Day 2019
Texans for the Arts, Austin, Texas, February 5, 2019
BACC Training of Art Manager 2014
Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Bangkok, May 6-June 28, 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator and Lecturer of Digital Communication Design
Silpakorn University International College, Bangkok, 2023-Present
- Coordinate and strengthen strategic partnership with Birmingham City University, UK
- Maintain quality of the program to certified under TQF framework and AUN-QA International
- Plan, manage, and facilitate administrative businesses of the BFA Digital Communication Design program from recruitment, teaching allocation, class schedule, academic meeting to graduation ceremony
- Organize arts events with international partners such as a short movie contest “DigiCon6 Asia Thailand” partnered with TBS TV Japan, “European Union National Institutes for Culture’s ArTech: An Interdisciplinary Art Show” with European embassies in Thailand
- Revise the curriculum under Outcome Based Education (OBE) framework
- Teach Performance Arts and Media Presenting, Design Thinking and Leadership, Internship in Communication Design, and Major Project
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre and Production Management
Thammasat University Department of Theatre, Bangkok, 2021-Present
Bangkok University Department of Performing Arts, Bangkok, 2022-Present
- Proposed five-year strategic plan for TU Playhouse
- Designed and implemented changes in the curriculum for the degree of Theatre and Performance Practice at Thammasat University.
- Developed new program for the degree BFA Arts Administration at Thammasat University.
- Teach theatre and production management courses such as Theatre Administration & Management, Production Management, Stage Management, and Theatre Production as well as courses in arts appreciation and general education such as Man and the Arts, Financial Literacy and Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Leadership Skills
- Supervise academic and administrative works for Thesis projects and schools’ productions
Graduate Part-Time Instructor & Teaching Assistant
Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance, Texas, 2018-2021
- Taught Theatre Appreciation and Assisted lecturer of Introduction to Cinema in a undergraduate level
- Delivered lectures on topics in theatre history, dramatic structure and genre, reading play scripts, and theatre production, and lead theatre games and workshops
- Graded all assignments and mentor students on their assignments and campus life
ARTS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Assistant Box Office Manager and Marketing Personnel
Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance, Texas, 2018-2021
- Supervised box office personnel, scheduled shift work, and oversaw daily sales and reports.
- Updated box office handbook and created training videos
- Designed program booklets, season commercials, and graphic materials; Created templates for Electronic newsletters
- Promoted the school through the use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and X
- Implemented marketing plans
House Supervisor
Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance, Texas, 2019-2020
- Supervised house manager and ushers during patron interactions
- Maintained daily records, such as house count and ticket sales
- Handled special requests such as VIP, handicapped seating, and late arrivals
International Symposium Manager
Thammasat University & Japan Foundation Bangkok, 2015
- Managed the project: International Symposium on Contemporary Theatre and Performance in ASEAN: Trends and Development at Bangkok Arts and Culture Center
- Coordinated presentations and productions with the event’s partners Japan Foundation Bangkok and distinguished artists and scholars traveled from several countries in Southeast Asia
- Implemented working plan and solved unexpected circumstances
- Wrote project report and training handbook for future managers
Research Assistant
Thammasat University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Bangkok, 2013-2016
- Supported Dr. Parichat Jungwiwattanaporn in collecting data about theatre in ASEAN countries.
- Interviewed contemporary scholars and artists in southeast Asia countries.
- Planned itineraries for field research in The Philippines and Indonesia.
Manager of TU Theatre Festival 2013
Thammasat University Department of Drama, Bangkok, 2013
- Organized the festival of theatrical work (16 performances for one month and a half).
- Raised funds for the event, oversaw marketing plan, and implemented box office sales.
- Set up a new standard for the festival to be known publicly.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Volunteer, Arts in Medicine Artist Volunteer Program
Covenant Children’s Hospital, Lubbock, TX 2019
- Created arts and craft activities for children and their families for those staying in the hospital.
- Alleviated stress for children, siblings, and their families
- Encouraged positivity through the expression of the arts
Chairperson, The Collection of Thai Play Scripts Project
Thammasat University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Bangkok, 2014
- Initiated the archive which currently collects more than 200 Thai-written plays serving theatre students and researchers on campus and other universities
- Guided volunteers to implement and maintain the archive
- Raised funds for the project
Curator, Board of Establishing Debsirin Living Museum
Debsirin School, Bangkok, 2011-2012
- Oversaw and monitored processes of establishing the museum under supervision of Dr. Chaiyawat Wibulsawasdi, former governor of the bank of Thailand.
- Researched and summarized key information, including co-author contents in the exhibition.
Founder, Debsirin Drama Club
Debsirin School, Bangkok, 2007-2008
- Founded the club and produced annual school productions.
- Programmed annual high school workshop for drama students.
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"Thai Theatre Trends in the Age of Disruption"
(Author and Paper Presenter)
Creative Arts and Design National Conference, August 20, 2021.
"Thai Theatre Survey: What dose it tell us?" (Speaker)
Thai Theatre Foundation, May 29, 2021/ April 19, 2022/ May 29, 2021
"How to Advocate Soft Power in Thailand:
Case Studies from Other Countries" (Speaker)
Contemporary Arts & Culture Industry Promotion
Trade Association - Thailand, November 10, 2021.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
The CH Foundation Fellowship
Texas Tech University, 2019-2021
Helen DeVitt Jones Graduate Fellowship
Texas Tech University, 2018-2019, 2020-2021
Neal Hanslik Regents Scholarship
Texas Tech University, 2018-2019
Best Local Expert 2017
Take Me Tour, 2017
Outstanding Community and Voluntary Service
Thammasat University, 2014
Sri Burapha Scholarship for Young Writer
Surapun Saipradit, Sri Burapha Endowment, 2007
Excellent Youth
Supporting National Identity Association, 2005
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