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Resume and CV |
Education
Old Dominion University
Theatre, BA with a minor in Communications August 2018 - May 2021, VA
Relevant Course Work at ODU:
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Relevant Course Work:
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Experience
Artistic Director & Board President -- Technical Theatre Association
- Conceived, developed, and implemented the artistic vision and values in collaboration with TTA staff, collaborators, and community members, promoting engagement, inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability
- Hired, cultivated, and managed creative teams and talent for productions and the organization
- Developed educational program for 10 to 22-year-old students focused on theatre and film directing, design, acting, and education
- Drafted and updated the organization’s mission statement, by-laws, and constitution
- Cultivated financial support and established and maintained relationships with donors
- Conceived, developed, and implemented proposals and contracts for staff, venues, financial support, and marketing
Artistic Director — Limelight Theatre Productions, Patriot Playhouse
- Oversaw production and direction to consistently promote the voice and mission of the program
- Liaison between over 30 performers and artistic staff to ensure every member was represented, serving as the point of contact between departments, talent, and artists
- Oversaw and organized the day-to-day and overall scheduling for all departments
- Collaborated with choreographers and designers to create a unique walk-through experience
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop successful campaigns to attract artists and talent to audition, display art, and attract an audience
Director -- La Ronde, ODURep Studio
- Utilized Viewpoints to develop the spatial relationship, tempo, and movement of the production
- Coordinated stage activities, including directing the production staff, organizing rehearsals, and guiding actors and the creative team
Director -- The Monologue Show (From Hell), Fun Company
- Coordinated stage activities, including directing the production staff, organizing rehearsals, and guiding actors and the creative team
Director — Open Mic Night, Technical Theatre Association
- Auditioned, cast, and directed 23 acts
Director & Book Writer — The Life and Times of A Man Named…, Patriot Playhouse
- Explored different techniques of the craft to allow space for actors to create characters and develop stage presence
- Worked closely with the choreographer and music director to develop and support the artistic vision of the musical
Assistant Director — Governor’s School for the Arts, Fun Company
- Worked with students 13-17, educating students on directing, management, and design skills
- Facilitated and expanded actors’ and technicians’ skills to give them the confidence to perform in front of sold-out audiences
- Taught theatrical concepts and terminology
- Served as a communication facilitator between various elements involved in the production
- Performed all tasks required by directors and producers
Production Manager -- ODUREP Studio, Patriot Playhouse, Fun Company, Technical Theatre Assoc.
- Developed and implemented strategies for generating revenue to support programs, productions, workshops, and community outreach
- Drafted, evaluated, and negotiated contracts for production and organization staff
- Attended to financial stability by developing, managing, and analyzing budgets for a staff of 50+, ensuring budgets reflected fiscal, artistic, education, and community needs
- Conceived, developed, and implemented programs, activities, and educational outreach
- Ensured positive working relationships among the production, artistic, and administrative staff
Production Manager — Underground Theatre, Hilberry Theatre, Brock Commons
- Established and enforced policies, procedures, and practices for staff, creative teams, and contractors to ensure critical considerations for health, safety, and equity
- Ensured positive working relationships among the production, artistic, and administrative staff
- Developed, managed, and monitored schedules and logistics for travel of touring productions
- Applied for, negotiated, and acquired rights agreements for productions
National & Regional Fellowship — The Institute for Theatre Journalism & Advocacy
- Wrote, edited, and produced articles and reviews of theatrical productions
- Operated on a strict deadline, sometimes with less than 2-hour turnaround on writing and editing an article
Production Stage Manager — Theatre & Dance at Wayne, ODURep, Goode Theatre, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, KCACTF Musical Theatre Initiative
- Assisted with daily operations of facilities and ensured buildings and rehearsal spaces were maintained and operating safely and efficiently
- Scheduled employees, special events, and rehearsals throughout 5+ spaces
- Oversaw all departmental communication throughout auditions, rehearsals, and performances
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal departments and contractors
- Coordinated stage activities, organized rehearsals, and guided actors during rehearsals
Teaching Experience
Workshops — Technical Theatre Association, Patriot Playhouse, Legal Studies Academy, Wayne State University, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
Representative & Mentor -- ODUREP
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Teens with a Purpose
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Presentations and Papers
Stage Management Handbook: Wayne State University
ODUREP Theatrical Handbook: Old Dominion University
Stage Management Handbook: Old Dominion University
Injustice of the "Just"
Looking for a "Fair View" in Detroit
Front of House on the Front Lines of COVID
Performing Identity: A Review of Brown Face
Critical Reception of Slave Play: From Progressive to Protests
Is Hamlet Still Relevant in the Age of COVID
Run: A Positive Portrayal of Disability
- Thesis: Run is a film that upends typical narratives about people with disabilities, giving Chloe the power to save herself, without having to “shed” her disability.
Hamlet's Five Lines of Conflict: How Conflict Takes Innumerable Forms in Shakespeare's Play
Invisible Disabilities: An All-Encompassing Look at the Spectrum of Disabilities
A Recipe for Well-Written Program Notes
St. Louis Action Council: How Activist Organizations Use Performance
Humans for Sale: The Horrors of Human Trafficking and Its Implications on the Victims Around the World
- Thesis: Human trafficking is an extremely important issue that needs addressing in today’s growing society, as it becomes more prominent throughout the world.
An Analysis of "People Working in Theatre"
Cultural Analysis of An Ethnographic Study: "Friday Night at Iowa 80"
The Price of Theatre: A Rhetorical Analysis
Avoiding Curses: An Analysis of Theatre Superstition
Artificial Intelligence: The Rise of the Machine and Its Impact on Society
- Thesis: The status of Artificial Intelligence, while not currently as advanced as necessary to have a total impact, has potential influence over jobs, healthcare, law, and other areas of the workforce and security.
To Each According to His Needs: A Marxian Review of the Grapes of Wrath