Curriculum Design & Teaching

Marcotte blends problem-based learning with interdisciplinary devising techniques to empower artists to expand their definition of theater.

His learner-centered pedagogy guides his students through an exciting exploration of the world around them. Intentionally incorporating somatic healing strategies, Robin offers new opportunities to reconnect to the elements of Play in creativity.

Past learning institutions include:
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- Plymouth State University
- NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency
- St. Paul's School
- Philadelphia Circus Arts
- Academy of Vocal Arts

Courses:
- Exploration of Artistic Practice
- Athleticism in the Performing Arts
- Interdisciplinary Performance Lab
- Movement Technique: Decroux, Lecoq, Appel
- Mask Performance
- Actor as Creator
- Ground & Aerial Acrobatics as Play
- An Artist's Approach to Anatomy and Somatic Healing
- Puppetry and Object Manipulation

"My [graduate school] teachers have told me they love how physical I am in acting and that I'm very free with movement and use of space, so thank you because you were a huge part of teaching me about use of physicality."

"This class pushed me further than I thought I could ever go. It taught me to respect and love my body; it gave me a different perspective and appreciation for my craft."

"It may seem difficult to teach something like courage, but this class helped me to embrace trying techniques and ideas that might not work and to accept my failures as a learning experience. There are few careers that are closely tied with rejection and failure."

"Physical Characterization taught me how to take those experiences and embrace them as part of the artistic process that I love so much."

"Robin’s class was focused and challenging. I didn’t expect movement class to have a conditioning aspect, although this proved very beneficial being one of my first few classes of the day. At times it was really hard to stay engaged while running around my small room and really feeling the work happen. By the end of the semester I did feel growth and I felt extremely charged through the individual coachings. Robin is such a humble, open human being and I would love to continue to learn from him."

"Robin’s class was focused and challenging. I didn’t expect movement class to have a conditioning aspect, although this proved very beneficial being one of my first few classes of the day. At times it was really hard to stay engaged while running around my small room and really feeling the work happen. By the end of the semester I did feel growth and I felt extremely charged through the individual coachings. Robin is such a humble, open human being and I would love to continue to learn from him."

"I learned so much more than I could ever have imagined. Robin’s assignments were very challenging, and his feedback was always direct. I felt pushed to make things I've never made before."

"Robin is such a responsible, caring, strong and informative teacher. I learned so much about my alignment, muscles and balance in this course and was wonderfully outside of my comfort zone. This class is important in both technique and confidence building."

"An absolute joy. My entire class loves Robin and for me he was one of the most nurturing, patient, and kind teachers I've had at the Boston Conservatory, who really made me feel like I could do the things I wanted to do. At the start of this class I couldn't do a headstand and now, thanks to Robin's guidance, I'm able to do crazy things in aerial silks. This class has allowed me to really access my body in new ways that I feel I will be able to employ in my acting and I will always be grateful."

"So informative. Robin is a wealth of knowledge and explains things in ways that make perfect sense, when previously they didn’t. He’s a great teacher and everyone should take this class!!"