Paul Wagar taught at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia for twelve years (head of voice and speech), at the British American Drama Academy summer program in Oxford for 9 years, and through 2024, was an Adjunct Professor in the school of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA.
- Attended the University of Toronto; trained as an actor in England; and worked with, among others, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The New Shakespeare Company, and the BBC, acting alongside actors such as Judi Dench, Ian Mckellen, Patrick Stewart.
- Was a member of the acting company during Robin Phillips' last year as Artistic Director at Stratford, Ontario; acting with Maggie Smith, Brian Bedford, Peter Ustinov.
- As Artistic Director, headed the Philadelphia Area Repertory Theatre, and Ark Theatre Company in Los Angeles. In addition to directing numerous productions for these two Companies, also directed THE TAMING OF THE SHREW for The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC, CLOUD 9 in New York City, and THE LOVER, in Chicago.
- Wrote the screenplay, co-produced, and directed, the feature film SHAKESPEARE’S MERCHANT
- Wrote ACTING WITH TEXT, used as a textbook at UCLA, and other training programs around the country.
- Coaches for theatre, film, and television: ongoing for the Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles; films include MONEY TALKS, NEXT FRIDAY, Brian Cranston in COLD COME THE NIGHT, and the 2017 film BLADE RUNNER.
