Franklin Wagner teaches voice, speech, and acting courses and coaches for mainstage productions at UMD. He previously taught at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the University of Central Missouri, Metropolitan Community College-Longview, and The Coterie Theatre.
Franklin holds an M.F.A. in Acting & Directing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, a Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, and a B.A. in Theatre and English from the University of St. Thomas. He is certified in Colaianni Phonetic Pillows, Seven Pillars Acting, and is currently a Candidate for Assistant Teacher Certification in Fitzmaurice Voicework.
As a dialect coach and actor, Franklin has worked with theatres across the Twin Cities, Kansas City, and Maine.
Franklin is an active member of VASTA, serving on several committees and VASTA's VSR Editorial Board.