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 (Fall 2009-present)
- Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Acting (Section 2), Fall 2009
- Introduction to acting for non-majors and undeclared majors, focusing on the fundamentals of acting, creating a scene and role.
- Adjunct Faculty, Introduction to Acting (Section 3), Fall 2009
- Introduction to acting for non-majors and undeclared majors, focusing on the fundamentals of acting, creating a scene and role.
- Adjunct Faculty, Acting, Fall 2009
- Acting for theatre majors who have taken pre-requisite theatre courses. An exploration of Stanislavski's system utilizing Uta Hagen and others.
Virginia Commonwealth University (2007-2009)
- Adjunct Faculty, Acting One, Spring 2009
- 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, Introduction to Stage Performance, Fall 2008
- Introduction to Acting for non-majors focusing on theatre games, scene study and a monologue.
- Adjunct Faculty, Monologue Technique, Fall 2008
- An intensive advanced acting course for BFA Acting majors focused on the selection and preparation of audition material.
- Adjunct Faculty, Effective Speech, Spring 2008
- A general education course designed to help students learn presentation and communication skills.
- Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Drama, Spring 2008
- An introduction to theatre through the reading and discussion of current theatrical works.
- Teaching Assistant/Acting Coach, Junior Acting Studio, Spring 2008
- Taught and coached BFA juniors on monologues and scene work.
- Teaching Assistant, Theatre History, Spring 2008
- Taught discussion sessions based on theatre history readings.
- Teaching Assistant/Acting Coach, Junior Acting Studio, Fall 2008
- Coached actors on scene and monologue work and critiqued class work.
Professional
- 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.
- 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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| 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 | | |
| 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 Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA)
- Member of the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC)
Awards And Honors
- Graduate Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2008-2009
- Graduate Travel Grant, School of the Arts
- 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
Presentations
- 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
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
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