EDUCATIONAL CV /
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2004 MASTER OF FINE ARTS [MFA]- MUSICAL THEATRE San Diego State University, California
PRIMARY DEGREE PROJECT: Performance Evaluation*The Use of Stage Dance to Develop Character Posture and Presence
*Character Development for Helen Fogel in Stephen
*Character Development for Helen Fogel in Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night
2002 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS [BFA]- THEATRE Magna Cum Laude Emporia State University, KansasPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006
PART-TIME FACULTY Department of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego State UniversityActing III*Presented Stanislavsky and Brecht’s Principles*Led Forums Discussing Personal Process and Goals*Directed Scene Work from Twentieth Century Classics2004- PART-TIME FACULTY
2006 Department of Theatre, Television and Film
San Diego State University
2006 Department of Theatre, Television and Film
San Diego State University Theatre and Western Civilization *Introduced Parallels Between Theatre and Society to Non-Majors*Lectured on Various Fields in Theatre*Created Classroom Collaboration Projects2006PART-TIME FACULTY SUBSTITUTE
Grossmont Junior College, California
PART-TIME FACULTY SUBSTITUTEGrossmont Junior College, California Beginning Acting, for Janet Hyatshahi[mid-February to mid-March, mid-September-October]*Vocal and Physical Warm-ups*Directed Scene Work from Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke2004PART-TIME FACULTY
Grossmont Junior College, California
PART-TIME FACULTYGrossmont Junior College, CaliforniaVoice and Movement for the Stage*Utilized Grotowski/Wangh Principles to Strengthen the Actor’s Physicality*Demonstrated and Led Vocal Warm-ups*Lectured on Period Styles, Directing Period Dances and Scene Work2004STAFF INSTRUCTOR
Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company Academy
Trinidad, Colorado
Instructor in Acting
*Introduced Stanislavky’s use of Beats and Objectives
*Directed Scene and Monologue Work
2003STAFF INSTRUCTOR
Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company Academy
Trinidad, Colorado
STAFF INSTRUCTORSouthern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company AcademyTrinidad, ColoradoInstructor in Acting*Introduced Stanislavky’s use of Beats and Objectives*Directed Scene and Monologue Work 2003
STAFF INSTRUCTORSouthern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company AcademyTrinidad, Colorado Instructor of Musical Theatre and Improvisation*Musical Theatre Acting*Private Voice Instruction*Improvisation as Entertainment*Acting Improvisation Tools for Character and Scene Development2003GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR
Department of Theatre, Television, and Film
San Diego Diego State University
GRADUATE INSTRUCTORDepartment of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego Diego State University Acting Instructor for Non-Majors*Utilized Boleslavsky Approach to Acting*Scene and Monologue Work*Observation and Improvisation Exercises2002- GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
2004
Department of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego State University Theatre and Western Civilization*Lecturer on History and Relevance of Musical Theatre*Evaluation of Written Assignments*Related Classroom Duties2002- BOX OFFICE STAFF
2004 Department of Theatre, Television, and Film
San Diego State University
2004 Department of Theatre, Television, and Film
San Diego State UniversityBox Office Assistant*Responsible for General Ticket Sales*Worked with the TixSales Computer ProgramSPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC TRAINING
2002-2004 PAULA KALUSTIAN, TERRY O’DONNELL, RICK SIMAS
[Resident Faculty- SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program] MFA Musical Theatre Curricula Including Academic Core-Curricula and Performance Skill Courses2003-2004 STEVE ANTHONY
[Choreographer/Director/Performer, Former Broadway Dancer]
Instructor of Jazz and Tap for Musical Theatre
[Choreographer/Director/Performer, Former Broadway Dancer] Instructor of Jazz and Tap for Musical Theatre2003-2004 LAURINDA NIKKEL
[Teacher, Singer]
Private Voice Instruction
[Teacher, Singer] Private Voice Instruction2002-2003 BRADLEY VIETH
[Teacher, Pianist, Arranger]
Private Voice Instruction
[Teacher, Pianist, Arranger] Private Voice Instruction2003 CARRIE RYAN
[Literary Manager- La Jolla Playhouse]
Script Review Committee for New Musical Theatre Projects
CARRIE RYAN [Literary Manager- La Jolla Playhouse] Script Review Committee for New Musical Theatre Projects1998-2002 PENELOPE SPEEDIE
[Teacher, Singer]
Private Voice Instruction
1998-2002 HARRY PARKER, JAMES RYAN, THERESA MITCHELL, RONALD FREDERICKSON
[Resident Faculty-ESU Theatre Department]
Acting, Vocal, and Directing Instruction within Generalist Program Curricula of BFA in
[Teacher, Singer] Private Voice Instruction1998-2002 HARRY PARKER, JAMES RYAN, THERESA MITCHELL, RONALD FREDERICKSON
[Resident Faculty-ESU Theatre Department] Acting, Vocal, and Directing Instruction within Generalist Program Curricula of BFA in TheatreTEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Fall, 2004 Redevised Theatre and Western Civilization to further incorporate merge between
Theatre and Film DepartmentsFall, 2003 Devised new curriculum for Acting for Non-Majors based on Boleslavsky and
Improvisation
ImprovisationSummer, 2003 Devised new curriculum for SCRT Academy Musical Theatre class based on
musical, acting, and movement synthesis developed in Masters’ studies
musical, acting, and movement synthesis developed in Masters’ studiesSINGER/ACTOR for Symposia, Workshops, Special Presentations
Fall, 2003 Music Theatre Contemporary Works Portfolio: Jason Robert Brown, Jonathan
Music Theatre Contemporary Works Portfolio: Jason Robert Brown, JonathanLarson, Richard Maltby and David ShireSpring, 2003 Cole Porter- Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Spring, 2003 Music Theatre Heritage Portfolio: Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George and Ira
Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart
Gershwin, Rodgers and HartSEMINAR RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Spring, 2004 Walter Kerr, Journey to the Center of the Theatre
Fall, 2003 History of Dance Seminar
Research Paper: Agnes de Mille
Seminar Reports and Presentations:
Busby Berkeley, Gwen Verdon, Charlotte Greenwood
Seminar Presentation:
Beginnings of tap and jazz in American Musical Theatre
History of Dance SeminarResearch Paper: Agnes de MilleSeminar Reports and Presentations:Busby Berkeley, Gwen Verdon, Charlotte GreenwoodSeminar Presentation:Beginnings of tap and jazz in American Musical TheatreFall, 2003 Seminar in Directing for Musical Theatre
Research Presentation: Rouben Mamoulian
Production Book Project: The Who’s Tommy
Spring, 2003 Seminar Presentation
Seminar in Directing for Musical TheatreResearch Presentation: Rouben MamoulianProduction Book Project: The Who’s TommySpring, 2003 Seminar Presentation
Music of Jerry HermanFall, 2002 History of American Musical Theatre Seminar
Research Papers: Joshua Logan, Porgy and Bess
Historical Chronology Decade Report:
Broadway Musical Seasons of 1980-1989
Group Seminar Report and Presentation:
Composers of the 20th Century- Cole Porter
History of American Musical Theatre SeminarResearch Papers: Joshua Logan, Porgy and BessHistorical Chronology Decade Report:Broadway Musical Seasons of 1980-1989Group Seminar Report and Presentation:Composers of the 20th Century- Cole PorterPROFESSIONAL GROWTH
March, 2005
Joint Concert- San Diego State University and Artisten, University of Gothenburg*Artisten students experienced Musical Theatre Studies instructed within Musical Theatre Masters program at San Diego State University with help and participation of alumni (myself) in an evening concert and daytimeworkshops.March, 2004 Study abroad- Gothenburg, Sweden
Office of International Programs- San Diego State University
*Musical theatre studies at Artisten, University of Gothenburg.
Participated in seminars, master classes, and rehearsals culminating in a
concert program shared with Artisten students and faculty.
Study abroad- Gothenburg, SwedenOffice of International Programs- San Diego State University *Musical theatre studies at Artisten, University of Gothenburg.Participated in seminars, master classes, and rehearsals culminating in a concert program shared with Artisten students and faculty.March, 2004 Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City
Audition presentations for Theatrical Agents and Casting Directors
Including principals or representatives of:
*The Gage Group, Bernard Telsey Casting, Abrams Artists Agency,
Katz/Elsen Associates, DGRW Inc, Mark Simon Casting, Tara Rubin Casting,
and Dave Clemmons Casting
Manhattan Theatre Club, New York CityAudition presentations for Theatrical Agents and Casting DirectorsIncluding principals or representatives of:*The Gage Group, Bernard Telsey Casting, Abrams Artists Agency, Katz/Elsen Associates, DGRW Inc, Mark Simon Casting, Tara Rubin Casting, and Dave Clemmons CastingJune-August, Core Company Actor and Teacher
2003/2004 Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company and Academy
*Workshop Instructor- Vocal Production and its application to Musical
Theatre, Professional Seminar: Headshots, Resumes, How to Audition
2003/2004
Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company and Academy*Workshop Instructor- Vocal Production and its application to Musical Theatre, Professional Seminar: Headshots, Resumes, How to Audition2002-2005 Actors Alliance of San Diego
Actors Alliance of San DiegoFebruary, 2002 United Resident Theatre Association [URTA’s] Finalist- Acting
*Chicago, IL
*Chicago, ILSERVICE FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Singer/Actor for Selected Special Performance Events:
City of Vista Women’s Society Luncheon
*Moonlight Stage Productions (Spring, 2006)
San Diego STAR Awards- La Jolla, California
*(2005/2006))
La Jolla Playhouse- Education and Outreach
*Middle School Playwriting Workshop/Reading (Fall, 2005)
La Jolla Playhouse- Annual Open House
*(Spring, 2005)
La Jolla Playhouse
*Curtain Call (Spring, 2005)
San Diego State University Retirement Association
*Luncheon Entertainment (Fall, 2005)
San Diego Performing Arts League
*Bravo! San Diego (Fall, 2004/2002)
All-University Commencements, SDSU
*National Anthem and Alma Mater (Spring, 2004)
San Diego Museum of Art- Copley Auditorium: Balboa Park
*Landscapes of the American Musical (Spring, 2004)
California Association of Teachers of English [CATE]
*State Conference Meeting (Spring, 2004)
San Diego Rotary Club Annual Meeting
*Sheraton Harbor Island (Spring, 2004)
KPBS Patte Awards for Excellence in Regional Theatre
*KPBS Studio, San Diego (Spring, 2003)
Vocal Demonstration to Aid Search for Voice Instructor
*SDSU Musical Theatre Program (Spring, 2003)
Dedication of Student Services Facility- Lipinsky Center
*(Fall, 2002)
City of Vista Women’s Society Luncheon*Moonlight Stage Productions (Spring, 2006)San Diego STAR Awards- La Jolla, California*(2005/2006))La Jolla Playhouse- Education and Outreach*Middle School Playwriting Workshop/Reading (Fall, 2005)La Jolla Playhouse- Annual Open House*(Spring, 2005)La Jolla Playhouse*Curtain Call (Spring, 2005)San Diego State University Retirement Association*Luncheon Entertainment (Fall, 2005)San Diego Performing Arts League*Bravo! San Diego (Fall, 2004/2002)All-University Commencements, SDSU*National Anthem and Alma Mater (Spring, 2004)San Diego Museum of Art- Copley Auditorium: Balboa Park*Landscapes of the American Musical (Spring, 2004)California Association of Teachers of English [CATE]*State Conference Meeting (Spring, 2004)San Diego Rotary Club Annual Meeting*Sheraton Harbor Island (Spring, 2004)KPBS Patte Awards for Excellence in Regional Theatre*KPBS Studio, San Diego (Spring, 2003)Vocal Demonstration to Aid Search for Voice Instructor*SDSU Musical Theatre Program (Spring, 2003)Dedication of Student Services Facility- Lipinsky Center*(Fall, 2002)SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
2005
Billie Award: Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, San Diego2003-2004 McCabe Scholarship, San Diego State University
McCabe Scholarship, San Diego State University2002-2003 Marion Ross Theatre Fellow-Scholarship Recipient, SDSU
Marion Ross Theatre Fellow-Scholarship Recipient, SDSU1999-2002 Karl Malden Theatre Scholarship, Emporia State University
January, 2001 Irene Ryan Acting Finalist and First Alternate, Region V
American College Theatre Festival/Kennedy Center
American College Theatre Festival/Kennedy CenterOctober, 1998 National Association of Teachers of Singing, Midwest Region, Musical Theatre-
First PlaceTHEATRICAL RESUME
See RESUME page.
See RESUME page.
