Caucasian Chalk Circle

“In working with students (in addition to his guest work at Juilliard, he is also on the faculty at NYU), Pabotoy’s goal is not just to direct them, but also to instill more confidence in them for whatever happens after graduation.

‘Oftentimes when artists come out of a program, there’s this sense of thinking defensively about the industry or the world. It’s like, how do I fit in the world? How do I make my mark? Can I survive?’ He’s looking to change that mentality and expose the students to more potential opportunities.

Pabotoy runs with the idea of the artist as craftsman in both his teachings and in practice. Defining what he does takes a list: actor, director, developer, teacher. He’s also into martial arts and Argentine tango. He chooses and creates his projects simply based on how they move him and how he connects with them, and he clearly enjoys that freedom.

After Caucasian Chalk Circle closes, Pabotoy plans to travel to his hometown, which was hard-hit by the typhoon, to aid in installing solar generators. He’ll also teach some classes, and is putting the problem-solving skills he uses as an actor to figure out the best ways to use his theater background to be of service.”

— The Juilliard Journal | Read more