Facilitation & Teaching
Facilitator
H. Adam provides keynote speeches, workshops, moderates conversations, and consults on anti-racist practices, IDEA, belonging, workplace culture, teaching methods, arts engagement, and community outreach. His work with clients varies based on the needs of the organization, program, or school.
“I think your energy and message are EXACTLY what we need for our upcoming teacher leadership retreat.” —Turnaround Arts
Selected Clients
The Blake School · Twin Cities Public Television · California Educational Theater Association · Minnesota State Family Support and Recovery Council · St. James Episcopal School · Twin Cities Diversity in Practice · International Thespian Festival · Minnesota Council of Nonprofits · City of Lakes Waldorf School · St. Paul Chamber Orchestra · Turnaround Arts - Kennedy Center · Minnesota Women’s League of Voters · St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists · SHAPESHIFT Dance Company · Urban 4-H Program - University of Minnesota · Minnesota Citizen’s League · Young Dance Company · Ramsey County Child Support Services · American Players Theater · Ten Thousand Things Theater · Davis Shakespeare Festival · The Playwrights’ Center
“You obviously have tapped into some authentic tools to meet and invite people to move along the continuum of understanding around race and equity.” —City of Lakes Waldorf School
“Not only did we glean valuable information from this session, but the questions that you curated are helping me think about how I conduct individual/informal feedback sessions as well. I have never participated in or witnessed a more enjoyable or thoughtful facilitated conversation.” —St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Teacher
H. Adam has taught workshops, residencies, and masterclasses for students in K-12, undergraduate, and graduate programs, as well as for amateur and professional adult artists. He provides private coaching for auditions and is also available to visit schools or programs.
His teaching practice is based on his six core guidelines and the belief that learning occurs through exploration, collaboration, and when failure meets opportunity.
Selected Experience
(full resume available upon request)
Former Resident Teaching Artist, Guthrie Theater
Taught 50+ classes and workshops. Notable highlights include adult acting classes focused on text analysis and scene study, youth classes through the Hennepin County Libraries, leading Storytime at the Mill City Farmers Market, and various corporate development workshops by request.
“I had the grandest time in your class. You saw me, you gave me incredible pieces to work on and lifted me up as an artist. You gave me more than you know. And for that I am eternally grateful.” —Adult Acting Student
Former Resident Teaching Artist, Children’s Theatre Company
In addition to various classes for students grades 7-12, as well as audition boot camps for students grades 4-6, H. Adam was the inaugural teacher of the reimagined Theatre Arts Training Pre-Professional Institute for high school students.
Former Faculty Member, St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
Taught Theatre and Social Justice, a core curriculum class that examined how artists can use performance to organize, inspire, educate, and lead communities toward social equity. The class explored identity, wellness, consent, politics, and contemporary social justice movements.
“I appreciate your energy, presence, and effect on the lives of those around you. At the beginning of the year, I was scared of you…Maybe because I was never challenged in the ways you challenge your students. I have so much gratitude and respect for you and only wish I could’ve learned more. I will carry with me the things you’ve taught and will forever be impacted by your knowledge.” —High School Senior
College Workshops for Theater & Dance Departments
Among standard workshops and masterclasses on embodied movement, language for the actor, and career coaching, H. Adam also offers his signature class: “Joyful Rage: Artistry & Activism” - Centering joy and vulnerability in an anti-racist ensemble approach to theater-making.
“Thanks so much for an inspirational journey into the good questions. I think our time with you today is going to set us up beautifully for some of the challenges ahead. Your generosity of spirit and enthusiasm for this work is infectious, and I think you managed to lead all of us to a more mindful place with each other. And ourselves!” —BFA College Professor
Schools Visited
University of Minnesota · University of California-Irvine · University of Texas-Austin · Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge · University of Cincinnati-CCM · Augsburg University · Macalester College · Irvine Valley College · Chapman University
Endless gratitude to my greatest teachers: Kate Peckham, Marilyn McCormick, and Ken Washington —H.A.H
