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Roles & Experience
THE ARLECCHINO PLAYHOUSE
THE ARLECCHINO PLAYHOUSE
ROLE
ROLE
THEATRE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
THEATRE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DATES
DATES
Jan '23 --> Present
Jan '23 --> Present
LOCATION
Kansas City Area
ACHIEVEMENTS
Launching Comedy, Improv, Acting Summer Camps For Grades 6-12.
- Plans To Produce Plays & Performances
J.C. HARMON HIGH SCHOOL
J.C. HARMON HIGH SCHOOL
ROLE
ROLE
THEATER / SPEECH TEACHER
THEATER / SPEECH TEACHER
DATES
DATES
Sept '22 --> August '23
Sept '22 --> August '23
TYPE
Kansas City Kansas Public School
LOCATION
J.C. Harmon High School
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
CONTACT
Jean Carter / Lazell Williams
Principals Of School
Supervisors
jean.carter@kckps.org
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Pioneered a brand new theater department
Project and production based curriculum that uses constructivism and real world relevance
Established a friday theater / improv club
Each semester we participate in local theater festivals or district theater festivals.
Connected with Johnson County Community College to bridge the gap between HS & Higher Ed and develop a pipeline.
- Introduced professionally relevant content and real-world skill-based activities.
PRODUCTIONS
TELL TALE HEART
Edgar Allen Poe
Students Helped Adapted Poem For Stage
Theater for Young Audiences
THE HUMAN STRUGGLE: A COMEDY
Self-Written / Student Written
Student Inspired Scene Collection
JC Harmon Main Stage
CROSSROADS CHARTER
CROSSROADS CHARTER
ROLE
ROLE
JUMPSTART SUMMER MUSIC TEACHER
JUMPSTART SUMMER MUSIC TEACHER
DATES
DATES
JULY '22 --> SEPT '22
JULY '22 --> SEPT '22
TYPE
TYPE
Kansas City Public Charter Elementary School
LOCATION
Crossroads Academy @ Central Street
1011 Central St
Kansas City, MO 64105
CONTACT
Katie Buzard
Principal Of School
Supervisor / Observer
(816) 221-2600
k.buzard@crossroadsschoolskc.org
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Rebooted music program to include some improv games and music games.
Incorporated a variety of children's music from various parts of the world to infuse cultural representation and exposure and stimulate discussion on world music.
PRODUCTIONS
- IMPROV DRAMA & MUSIC NOW!
- A Game-Show Style Production
- Crossroads Drama Classroom
GROESBECK HS
GROESBECK HS
ROLE
THEATRE TEACHER / PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DATES
Aug ‘19 – Aug '20
TYPE
Groesbeck ISD Public High School
LOCATION
Groesbeck High School
1202 N Ellis St
Groesbeck, Texas 76642
254-729-4101
CONTACTS
Bonnie Bomar
Principal Of School
Supervisor
bonnie.bomar@groesbeckisd.net
361-537-4718
Staci Kirk
Assistant Principal Of School
Supervisor / Observer
s.kirk@groesbeckisd.net
903 390-7051
ACHIEVEMENTS
Taught multi-level theater classes to grades 9-12 with project-based learning in:
play production
acting / improv
tech theater
Oversaw and directed the GMS classes and U.I.L. productions.
Shifted the negative perspective of a neglected theater department and increased its value:
Introduced professionally relevant content and real-world skill-based activities.
Directed four highly regarded productions which even won state awards.
Collaborated with various departments whenever possible.
Over-hauled the functionality of stage lighting & schematics, costume storage, props storage.
PRODUCTIONS
A LONG STAY CUT SHORT
Tennesse Williams
High School TX U.I.L. One Act Play Competition
Favored To High Marks Received!
Best Actor Received
Best Supporting Actress Received
OVER THE HILLS AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Joe DiPietro
Middle School TX U.I.L. One Act Play Competition
Favored To High Marks Received
Best Actor Received
CHLOE'S TEMPEST
Shakespeare Adaptation
Groesbeck Main Stage
Classroom Project / Collaboration with other classes for design, production run.
FOUND COMEDY SCENES
Found, Self & Student Adapted
Groesbeck Main Stage
Classroom Project / Collaboration with other classes for design, production run
RUNNING BRUSH MS
RUNNING BRUSH MS
ROLE
ROLE
THEATER TEACHER
THEATER TEACHER
DATES
DATES
Sept. ‘18 – Jan. ‘19
Sept. ‘18 – Jan. ‘19
LOCATION
LOCATION
Running Brushy Middle School
2303 N Lakeline Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
CONTACT
CONTACT
JIM ROSE
Principal Of Middle School
Supervisor
jim.rose@leanderisd.org
512-570-3310
RECOGNITIONS
- Leander ISD Superintendent recognized changes.
- Tweeted my/our classroom is a champion example of performing arts in our schools.
ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Attempted to revitalize and elevate a chaotic, toxic, and abandoned Theatre Department by doing the following:
FULL restoration classroom stage, school stage and surrounding storage areas.
Invigorated a tired curriculum with fun and exciting activities.
Aligned skill-tree to TEKS, introduced student-centric, project-based learning.
Added sustainable user-friendly systems for props, costumes and tech materials.
Integrated social media and website for student ownership and to honor their work.
PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED
PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED
U.I.L. One Act Play Competition
U.I.L. One Act Play Competition
This Is A Test by Stephen Gregg
CREATIVE ME DRAMA STUDIO
CREATIVE ME DRAMA STUDIO
ROLES
ROLES
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
WORKSHOP TEACHER
WORKSHOP TEACHER
PLAYWRIGHT
PLAYWRIGHT
DATES
April 2016 - November 2017
LOCATIONS
Workshop Intensives, Rehearsals:
Private Studio in Beijing, China
Huilongguan Rd, Beijing China
Beijing, China 100010
Performances
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Stage 36 On The Royal Mile
CONTACT
LI HANGYU "Nicole"
ROLE: Company Owner / Educator
RELATIONSHIP: Supervisor / Collaborator
PHONE: +86 186 1051 4789
eMail: hangyuli@hotmail.com
WeChat ID: nicolenekoo
ACHIEVMENTS
Actualized the event of providing middle school and high school actors opportunities for professional and international theater performances.
Conducted training and direction for play productions that supported:
European Physical Theater Skills
Ensemble Skills
Production Knowledge
Delivering Shakespeare / Elevated Language
English Language for Chinese-born students
Collaborated with the Li Hangyu "Nicole" (owner) to develop and tether curriculum to our original high caliber plays.
PRODUCTIONS
CHLOE'S TEMPLEST
Adapted Shakespeare
Favored Reviews at Edinburgh Festival
Sold Out Family Shows
BLUEBIRD
Original Fairytale (Elevated Rhyme)
Outstanding Reviews at Edinburgh Festival
Sold Out Family Shows
EASE DRAMA STUDIO
EASE DRAMA STUDIO
ROLE
ROLE
THEATRE TEACHER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
THEATRE TEACHER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DATES
June 2016 - November 2017
TYPE
Private Drama & Language Studio
STUDIO LOCATION
Huilongguan Rd,
PingXiFuNeighborhood,
Haidian District, Beijing, China
CONTACT
Shao Rui
Company Owner / Educator
Supervisor / Partner
+86-177-1020-3565
ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed and taught a unique physical theater based english-drama curriculum for ages 6-14 in Beijing, China.
Integrated purposeful social emotional development.
Emphasized on English language acquisition.
Focused on English language speaking fluidity confidence.
Timeless themes, humor, and understanding relationships were the cornerstone of our material.
Physical expression, culture exposure, universal humor were underlining elements of our curriculum.
PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED
Grades 1 - 2:
Over in the Meadow
Room on the Broom
Grades 3-5:
Georgia: The Unwanted Giant
Peter Pan & Wendy (Musical)
Charlotte's Web
Middle School:
The Birds
Shakespeare Workshops
Improv Workshops
OTHER ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Playwright (originals & adaptations) for our stage productions that best fit for students’ creative and language needs with meaningful themes.
Mentored and guided other drama teachers to improve their classroom teaching and theater skills.
DAYSTAR ACADEMY (Private International Elementary)
DAYSTAR ACADEMY (Private International Elementary)
ROLE
ROLE
DRAMA TEACHER
DRAMA TEACHER
DATES
August 2014 - August 2015 (On Chinese Work Visa)
TYPE
Private International Elementary School
LOCATION
No. 2, Shunbai Road,
Chaoyang District
Beijing, China 100012
CONTACT
Tahiri Senne Linton
English / Arts Manager
Supervisor
+86 136-1110-4849
ACHIEVEMENTS
Designed focuses theatre curriculums with projects and performance opportunities for mixed Chinese and International K - 5th grade students.
Focused on collaboration, concentration, imagination, expression & storytelling.
Wrote, adapted & devised original theatrical scripts to challenge and showcase learned theater and reading skills.
PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED
KINDERGARDEN:
Daystar Winter Showcase Segments
Pieces Connected to the Four Seasons
1st Grade:
The Snake Charmer & The Cobras
2nd Grade:
The Magic Paintbrush
Georgia The Unwanted Giant
3rd Grade:
King Finn: The Oh So Saddest, Unhappiest, & Most Bored Boy
Quest of The Keepers of Light
Pahu: The Girl Who Talks to Nature
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
4th Grade:
Daystar Winter Showcase
Mystery in the Attic
5th Grade:
Commedia Collection
Masterfully Unintelligent
The Noisiest Thieves
Emergency Boo Boo
Confessions Of My So-Called Best Friend Ella
Exterminators In Training
Welcome to "Helpful's" Restaurant
United Airlines Flight UA761
Student Teaching
Student Teaching
HYDE LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
HYDE LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
ROLE
ROLE
STUDENT TEACHER
STUDENT TEACHER
of DRAMA & PERFORMING ARTS
of DRAMA & PERFORMING ARTS
DATES
Fall 2012 / Spring 2013
TYPE
NYC Bronx Public School
LOCATION
Hyde Leadership Charter School
730 Bryant Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
CONTACTS
John Swayder
(615) 584-5249
Jennifer Katona
(212) 650-6290
GRADE
3.7
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
ROLE
STUDENT TEACHER
9-12 Drama Literature
9-12 Theater
DATES
Spring 2013
LOCATION
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Manhattan, NY
CONTACT
Robert Gladding
(917) 825-8319
Noelle Gentile
(518) 229-4820
Jennifer Katona
(212) 650-6290
PRODUCTIONS
An Evening of American Masters Playwrights
GRADE
3.5
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses & Certifications
New York State
New York State
INITIAL TEACHING LICENSE
INITIAL TEACHING LICENSE
K-12 Drama Theatre Arts
K-12 Drama Theatre Arts
*NOTE* EXPIRES: 08/31/2024
Scotland Teaching Council
Scotland Teaching Council
STANDARD EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
STANDARD EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE
pK-12 Drama Theatre Arts
pK-12 Drama Theatre Arts
Education
Education
Nazareth College
Nazareth College
Bachelor's of Arts:
Bachelor's of Arts:
Theatre Performance
Theatre Performance
PERFORMANCE THESIS
PERFORMANCE THESIS
DIRECTOR / ACTOR
DIRECTOR / ACTOR
{Oxymorons Comedy Troupe}
{Oxymorons Comedy Troupe}
ARTISTIC ACADEMIC THESIS
ARTISTIC ACADEMIC THESIS
ESSAY
ESSAY
{Creating Comedy Together}
{Creating Comedy Together}
Columbia University
Columbia University
Master's in Fine Arts:
Master's in Fine Arts:
Acting
Acting
PERFORMANCE THESIS
PERFORMANCE THESIS
ACTOR
ACTOR
{Phoenician Women}
{Phoenician Women}
{Various Bertolt Brecht Projects}
ARTISTIC-ACADEMIC THESIS
ARTISTIC-ACADEMIC THESIS
COMPOSER
COMPOSER
{Good Person of Szechuan}
{Good Person of Szechuan}
City College of CUNY
City College of CUNY
Master's of Science in Education:
Master's of Science in Education:
Educational Drama
Educational Drama
ACADEMIC THESIS:
Conquering Opposition
{Examining Existing Practices for Overcoming Fear in the Theatre Classroom}
THEATRICAL THESIS:
RESEARCHER / PLAYWRIGHT / ACTOR
Ethno-drama Script
{Developing Humanity Through Theater}
Training
Training
SECOND CITY (Toronto)
SECOND CITY (Toronto)
CLASSES:
CLASSES:
I.F.A.
I.F.A.
IMPROV CONSERVATORY (series of classes)
TEACHERS:
Ari Schafer
Paul Constable
UPRIGHT CITIZEN'S BRIGADE (NYC)
UPRIGHT CITIZEN'S BRIGADE (NYC)
CLASSES:
CLASSES:
I.F.A.
I.F.A.
SKETCH WRITING
TEACHERS:
LARRY SINGER STUDIOS (NYC)
LARRY SINGER STUDIOS (NYC)
MENTOR:
LARRY SINGER
CLASSES TAKEN:
Advanced Scene Study
Audition Scene Study
METHODS STUDIED:
Sandford Meisner
Larry Moss
Stella Adler
Larry Singer
SCENES:
The Odd Couple
View From A Bridge
Betrayal
Cold Reads
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