Education
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Pedagogy, (Emphasis in Acting/Directing)
Virginia Commonwealth University, GPA 4.0, August, 2009
Certificate, Michael Howard Studio One Year Acting Conservatory Program, 2003-2004
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Emphasis in Acting)
Washington University Magna Cum Laude, May, 2000
Teaching Experience
Academic
University of Mary Washington (August 2009-present)
- Visiting Assistant Professor, THEA 321: Acting, Fall 2010
- Acting designed for students who have taken pre-requisite courses. 321 is an exploration of Stanislavski's system utilizing Uta Hagen and others, culminating in scene and monologue work.
- Visiting Assistant Professor, THEA 112-2,3: Introduction to Acting, Fall 2010
- Two sections of THEA 112 which is an introduction to acting for non-majors and entry-level majors, focusing on the fundamentals of acting, creating a scene and developing a role.
- Visiting Assistant Professor, THEA 111: Introduction to Theatre, Fall 2010
- An introductory course designed to expose students to the basic elements of theatre from how a production is mounted to an appreciation and understanding of theatre and its evolution from the Greeks to present.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 411: Acting Styles, Spring 2010
- The last acting course in the series, an in depth study of acting technique and physicality for period and stylized pieces, focusing mainly on Shakespeare and technical applications of technique.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 112: Introduction to Acting (Section 1,2), Spring 2010
- Theatre 112 is an introduction to acting for non-majors and entry-level majors, focusing on the fundamentals of acting, creating a scene and developing a role.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 112: Introduction to Acting (Section 2,3), Fall 2009
- Theatre 112 is an introduction to acting for non-majors and entry-level majors, focusing on the fundamentals of acting, creating a scene and developing a role.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 321: Acting, Fall 2009
- Theatre 321 is designed for students who have taken pre-requisite courses. It is an exploration of Stanislavski's system utilizing Uta Hagen and others, culminating in scene and monologue work.
Virginia Commonwealth University (2007-2009)
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 113: Acting One, Spring 2009
- Theatre 113 is an introduction to acting for BFA technical theatre majors focusing mainly on the basics of acting using theatre games, scene work, and a monologue.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 107: Introduction to Stage Performance, Fall 2008
- Theatre 107 is an introduction to Acting for non-majors focusing on theatre games, scene study and a monologue.
- Adjunct Faculty, THEA 491: Monologue Technique, Fall 2008
- An intensive advanced acting course for BFA Acting majors focused on the selection and preparation of audition material.
- Adjunct Faculty, SPCH 121: Effective Speech, Spring 2008
- A general education course designed to help students learn presentation and communication skills.
- Teaching Assistant, THEA 212: Introduction to Drama, Spring 2008
- Theatre 212 is an introduction to theatre through the reading and discussion of current theatrical works.
- Teaching Assistant/Acting Coach, THEA 314: Actors' Studio, Spring 2008
- Taught and coached BFA juniors on monologues and scene work.
- Teaching Assistant, THEA 308: History of Theatre, Spring 2008
- Taught discussion sessions based on theatre history readings.
- Teaching Assistant/Acting Coach, THEA 313: Actors' Studio, Fall 2007
- Coached actors on scene and monologue work and critiqued class work.
Professional
- Teaching Artist, City of Fairfax Theatre Company, Summer 2010
- Taught summer theatre camp for ages k-8th grade. Focused on basic acting technique and devised theatre as each age group developed and performed original theatre pieces in two three-week sessions.
- Teaching Artist, The Richmond Shakespeare Company, (2007-2009)
- Taught camp sessions introducing students to Shakespeare through history, games, rehearsal, and culminating in a final performance.
Teaching: Areas Of Specialization
- Script Analysis
- A careful study of all elements of text such as title, setting, plot, characters, themes, style.
- Theatre Games
- Developing the basics of acting, focusing on "yes and", as well as trust building, and creating a sense of play and use of imagination, using Viola Spolin and Augusto Boal.
- Introduction to Acting
- An introduction to acting and basic terminology such as text/subtext, objective/ obstacle, tactics, etc. Using the body as well as the voice to enhance the actor's instrument.
- Monologue Technique
- Focused on the selection and preparation of the most appropriate audition material. Selected specifically for each individual.
- Audition Technique
- An expanded version of Monologue technique including cold readings, how to interview with agents and casting directors, head shot and resume info.
- The Business of Theatre
- Focused on how to get an agent, and actively pursue a theatre career. Text Brian O'Neal's Acting as A Business, K. Callan's The New York Agent book, and others.
- Acting Styles
- The study of style throughout several historical periods; how does physicality and emotional connection change when acting in different periods and styles from Greek, Elizabethan, Restoration, Georgian, through Genre Styles such as Absurdism.
- Beginning Directing
- How to analyze a script, prepare for auditions, come up with a concept, and rehearse with actors.
Professional Training
- Acting (NYC)
- One year of intensive acting training at the Michael Howard Acting Studio Conservatory
- On-camera acting (NYC)
- Soap opera technique with Alexandra Neil
- Audition Skills (NYC)
- Caryn West
- Alexander Technique for Actors (NYC)
- Daniel Singer
- Movement and Lucid Body Technique (NYC)
- Fay Simpson
- Shakespearian Verse Technique and Style (NYC and London)
- Elizabeth Swain
- Jane Lapotaire (RSC)
- Patrick Spottiswoode (Globe)
- Text Analysis (NYC)
- Diane Shalet
- Scene Study (NYC)
- Michael Howard
- Larry Singer
- Improvisation (NYC)
- Armando Diaz
- Monologues (NYC)
- Jacqueline Brogan
- Vocal Production: Make Your Voice Heard (NYC)
- David Wells
- Vocal Training for the Stage
- Janet Rodgers
- Additional Training:
- Globe Theatre Program, London, England, intensive acting and directing program
Professional Acting Experience
| Off-Broadway: | | |
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| The Vagina Monologues | Ensemble | The Soho Playhouse |
| Off-Off Broadway: | | |
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| Church | Choir | Young Jean Lee's Theater Company/PS 122 |
| Sally | Laura | Afrikan Women's Repertory |
| Macbeth | Third Witch | The Cage Theatre Company |
| Push Up 1-3 | Maria | Desert Apple Theatre Company |
| Stories of Oscar Wilde | Ensemble | Waterloo Bridge Theatre Company |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | Lady Bracknell | Waterloo Bridge Theatre Company |
| Regional: | | |
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| MAE (premiere production) | Beverly West | KatPa Productions |
| The Exonerated | Sandra/Sue | Synapse Theatre Company |
| Agnes of God | Dr. Martha Livingstone | Rhodora Theatre Company |
| Count Basil (premiere production) | Isabella | Horizons Theatre |
| Royal Gambit | Kathryn Howard | British Players |
| The Merchant of Venice | Salerino and Salerio | Shakespeare in the Parque |
| In Good Company: Sexual Icons (premiere production) | Madeline | Horizons Theatre |
| Readings: | | |
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| Magnificent Waste | Lizzie B | Firehouse Theatre Project |
| Blackmail | Jenny and Michelle | Playwright's Forum |
| Shanghai to Beijing | Sue | Playwright's Forum |
| That Takes Ovaries | Rachel | Horizons Theatre |
| Commercials: | | |
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| Verizon Wireless, Nokia On-line | | |
| Independent Film: | | |
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| The Good Listener | Brokerage Agent | Randall Blair |
| The Good Guys | Festival Patron | Glamorama Pictures |
| Student Film: | | |
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| Awkwardness is Fun | Victoria/Lead | MHSC |
| Namaste | Kate/Lead | MHSC |
| Corporate and Industrial Films: | | |
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| This Vote Counts | Young Mom/Supporting | Move On/PAC |
| Breathe | Woman/Supporting | Link Technologies, LLC |
Coaching Experience
- Private Coaching for individual actor and students (2007-present)
- Design program for clients based on ability, needs, and goals.
Directing Experience
- Assistant Director, Tennessee Williams', The Glass Menagerie, Virginia Commonwealth University, February 2009
- Assisted Director in all rehearsal and performance decisions and directed understudy rehearsals, preparing for their departmental debut, the success of which resulted in a new departmental tradition.
- Director, world premiere, Return to the Upright Position by Caridad Svich, Firehouse Theatre November 2008
- Directed the world premiere at The Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA.
- Director, Minimalist Mondays, A Reading Series for New Works at Virginia Commonwealth University, 2008-2009
- Organized play reading series devoted to exposing new works and providing playwrights with helpful feedback.
Dramaturgy
- Dramaturg, The Glass Menagerie, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 2009
- Researched all aspects of past productions and Tennessee Williams' personal history, as well as inspiring visual concepts through researching related art and music.
- Dramaturg, In Good Company: Sexual Icons, Horizons Theatre, Washington, DC 2001
- Responsible for all research on subject matter. In charge of making sure the director's vision was realized through the use of the text.
- Dramaturgical Support, Spinning Into Butter, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, 2000-2001 Season
- Assisted Director, Scott Zigler with dramaturgical information supporting the production.
- Assistant Dramaturg, Richard II, American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, MA 2001
- In charge of all research necessary to help director, Robert Woodruff, accomplish his vision. In charge of supplemental program notes, and assisting Dramaturg, Gideon Lester, in any additional research needs.
- Literary Intern, American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, MA, 2000-2001
- Responsible for research for the current season, provided directors and actors with supplemental materials. Assisted both the Dramaturg, Gideon Lester, and the Literary Manager, Arthur Holmberg.
- Literary Intern, Studio Theatre, Washington, DC, 2000
- Read and reported on all new plays submitted, created a database to catalogue submissions, contacted playwrights and agents about new plays, obtained copies of desired new work, reported on relevance of new work to the company, etc.
Related Theatre Experience
- Witness, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Trial Tactics Workshop, 2008
- Played witness based on prepared deposition in the mock trial process in which a judge and seasoned lawyers assessed young lawyers' approaches to trial tactics.
- Advertising Associate, Theatre Communications Group (TCG), NYC, Sept 2006 to August 2007
- Responsible for all advertising in Artsearch, the national Arts job bulletin (on-line and print edition). Responsible for formatting the print version, as well as maintaining the on-line database, billing, client relations, etc. Promoted to Associate after 6 months.
- PR Director, Horizons Theatre, Washington, DC, 2002-2003 Season
- Responsible for all PR related activities, such as writing press releases, contacting members of the press, developing a marketing plan and placing ads, recruiting press to openings, developing and maintaining a strong audience base, etc.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
- Member of the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC)
- Member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
- Member of the Actors' Center, Washington, DC
Awards And Honors
- Open Travel Grant, Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning, University of Mary Washington
- Graduate Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2008-2009
- Graduate Travel Grant, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Vice President, Guild of Graduate Students, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Elliot Honor Society, Washington University in St. Louis
- Dean's List, Washington University in St. Louis
Academic Presentations
- Mid-America Theatre Conference, 2010
- Presented paper entitled: "Letting Go of the Luddite; Adapting Our Craft in a Technology Obsessed Culture" about making theatre relevant to a young technology savvy audience.
- Mid-America Theatre Conference, 2009
- Presented paper on the experience of directing the world premiere of Caridad Svich's Return to the Upright Position in the context of Grotowski's Poor Theatre
Professional Service
Senior Booster Scholarship Program, Fairfax High School
- May 15th, 2010, Judge
- Senior Scholarship Audition Program through stage of VA. Judged acting performances of seniors to help assess who received a scholarship
Helen Hayes Awards
- January 1st, 2010-present, Judge
- One of the Helen Hayes awards judges, responsible for attending and judging top Washington, DC performances, assessing acting as well as production values.
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Summer, 2009, Orientation Advisor, School of the Arts
- Assist incoming theatre students with course selection and registration for the fall 2009 semester.
- Summer, 2009, Course Scheduling and Enrollment, Department of Theatre
- Responsibilities include booking outside events, and scheduling classes for the 2009-10 academic year.
References
- available upon request
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