Jefferson Fietek began his work in theater as a small child by creating fully conceived productions with kids from the neighborhood and has since gone on to work as a professional theater artist with numerous theaters and educational institutions. He has directed over 50 productions and in addition has extensive experience in play writing, make up design and set design.

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Directing
        Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
K-12 Teaching License in Theater Arts
        University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts, double concentration Directing and Acting
        Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN

MASTER CLASSES
Stephen Schwartz ( Pippin, Wicked, Godspell... ) ~ Musical Theater
Augusto Boal ( "Theater of the Oppressed" ) ~ Improvisation
Julie Taymor ( Lion King, Frida, Across the Universe... ) ~ Directing
Michael York ( Cabaret, Three Musketeers... ) ~ Acting
Lin-Manuel Miranda ( In the Heights ) ~ Musical Theater
Kimberly Grigsby ( Spring Awakening, Grease... ) ~ Singing for Actors
Angelina Avallon (Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein...) ~ Stage Make Up
Bob Kelly (Saturday Night Live, Sweeney Todd...) ~ Theatrical hair and Make Up
Merce Cunningham (Merce Cunningham Dance Company) ~ Modern Dance
Original Broadway cast of Title of Show ~  The Creative Process

AWARDS
Ordway Center Education Award for Community Commitment
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul, MN

TOP Teacher Award
Anoka-Hennepin District 11, Anoka, MN

Gay Lesbian Educational Network (GLSEN) runner up for "Teacher of the Year"
GLSEN, New York, NY

Best Director, Ruthless
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Best Comedy/Musical, Parallel Lives
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Best Actor, Subtext
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Outstanding Theater Student Award
Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN