John Charles Murphy, an internationally acclaimed theatre artist, has performed all over the world with one of the most famous of theatre companies, MUMMENSCHANZ. He has taught myriad facets of theatre for over 20 years to students in Italy and seven other countries in Europe, as well as the United States. Since returning to New York in 2000, Murphy has taught at The New School, Playwrights Horizons, Pace University and SUNY, in addition to his private classes.

Building upon his Masters of Arts in Theatre and Dance from the University of Colorado, Murphy studied at the acclaimed schools of Jacques Lecoq and Etienne Decroux in Paris under a Fulbright-Hays Award. Since that time, besides his work with MUMMENSCHANZ, he has acted on the stage in the U.S.; in Italian film, television, and commercials; has been featured in circus and variety shows; and has conducted research in physical theatre and movement studies in settings throughout Europe.

 

Murphy has directed the American classics and Shakespeare. He has extensive experience developing original works through research & improvisation.

ON MUMMENSCHANZ
No one can forget their hilarious piece created with rolls of toilet paper serving as eyes and mouths. You've probably seen it. That was MUMMENSCHANZ. Murphy toured for more than 15 years as one of three members of this celebrated visual theatre company known for its touching and sharp magical trickery - a winning combination of theatre fit dance, puppetry fit mime, painting 8C sculpture. Murphy collaborated with the founders to create sc tour Parade. MUMMENSCHANZ performed 3 years on Broadway and toured world-class venues and festivals from Edinburgh to Singapore, appearing on six continents.