Extraordinary Faculty and Production Manager, Loyola University Dept. of Theatre Arts & Dance New Orleans LA
Courses include Acting I & II for majors and non-majors, Musical Theatre I & II, Directing, Advanced Directing, Audition Techniques, Senior Projects, Voice & Movement, Sondheim the Master of the Modern Musical, Fundamentals of Speech, History Through the Lens of the Sitcom, and Argumentation & Debate. Production/Marketing Manager for season productions.
2006-Present
The Actors Center Teacher Development Program New York NY www.theactorscenter.org
One of only fourteen professors from around the world chosen to participate in the prestigious The Actors Center Teacher Development Program. Participants in this workshop were introduced to some of the most respected and interesting teachers in America and abroad. The goal is to reinforce the tenets of the craft that the participants would impart to their student programs.
Summer 2009
Theatre Business Manager, Loyola University College of Music and Fine Arts New Orleans, LA
Management of Box Office and House Management staff, Promotions, Marketing, and Outreach for all productions. E-tix Ticketing System.
2006-2007
Jefferson Parish Gifted and Talented Theatre Program, East Jefferson High School Metairie, LA
Theatre Department Head. Courses included Acting I, II, III, and IV.
2005-2006
University of Richmond, Governor’s School Richmond, VA
Performing Arts faculty. Courses include: Acting, Musical Theatre, History Through the Lens of the Sitcom, Lights, Camera...Life! Sacred Acts and Sacred Space, and Identity and the Other: Hate Crimes, Genocide, and Humanity
2004 – 2010
Department Head, Department of Theatre, Holy Cross School New Orleans, LA
Department Head, Instructor, and Director at college preparatory middle and high school for young men. Courses include Intro. to Acting, Character & Script Analysis, Advanced Acting, and Directing.
2001 – 2005
Executive Administrator, Saenger Theatre New Orleans, LA
Responsibilities include assisting with bookings, marketing, plus management of Broadway productions, Rock concerts, and performing arts events for large, multi-purpose theatre.
1999–2001
Instructor, All for Arts School of Performing Arts Bedford Hills, NY
Oversight of Theatre Department included updating the curriculum, teaching, directing, and interaction with parents.
1998
Part-Time Instructor, Department of Theatre and Dance, Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Courses included Introduction to Acting, Principles of Acting and Introduction to Cinema. Responsibilities include course design, teaching and evaluation of undergraduate students.
1996-1998
Box Office Manager, Department of Theatre and Dance, Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Oversight of all departmental box office activities including deposits and daily financial audits, as well as the coordination of seasonal subscription orders. Managed a team of graduate and undergraduate students in customer relations. Familiar with ERS Box Office Computer System and Ticket Maker System.
1996
Promotions Associate, Department of Theatre and Dance, Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Participated in the marketing and promotion of departmental activities, including writing press releases and feature articles, subscriber receptions and media coordination.
1996-1997
Customer Service Manager, St. Edward’s University Bookstore Austin, TX
Responsibilities included the training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating 7-10 student employees, daily financial audits, all customer relations, and supply buyer.
1992-1995
Company Member, The Second Youth Theatre Company Austin, TX
Performed in and toured with five productions in professional company whose focus was theatre for all ages.
1992-1995
Vice President, Performer, Assistant Director, Zilker Summer Musical Austin, TX,
Seven outdoor summer productions.
1989-1995
Principal Male Dancer, Choreographer and Founding Member, Kinesis Dance Theatre Company Austin, TX
Performed in over 30 productions. and participated in the founding and development of a professional dance company.
1989-1993
Performer, Plays for Living Austin, TX
Toured with educational theatre company whose focus was youth theatre addressing contemporary issues.
1989-1992
Community Service and Appointments
Faculty Advisor
Loyola University’s Musical Theatre Organization and Queer Straight Student Alliance.
2007–Present
Theatre Instructor for At-Risk Teens
Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth Center, Austin, TX. Theatre classes for inner city gang youth.
1995
Vice President, Board of Directors
Zilker Summer Musical, Austin, TX.
1994-1995
Board of Directors
Zilker Summer Musical, Austin, TX; Member at large (1990-1995) and Guild Member (1995).
1990-1995
Student Leadership Training Program,
St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX.
Counselor in a program designed to develop leadership qualities in students of under-served populations.
1989-1991
Lectures and Workshops
Workshop Presenter throughout the U.S.
The Pedagogy of Enthusiasm: Keeping Your Theatre Class Alive!, Coaching High School Students for College Auditions , Character and Script Analysis, Resume Building, Thinking Outside the Box: Exercises in Creativity, and Public Speaking.
2007-Present
Guest Artist
International Thespian Festival, Georgia Thespian Festival, and Texas Thespians Festival
2007-Present
Dalcroze Eurhythmics Workshop, New York, NY
Two-day workshop with Ruth Alperson, Director of the Lucy Moses Dalcroze School
1998
Master Class with James Earl Jones
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
1997
Guest Lecturer
Introduction to Acting Course, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
“Directing Agnes of God”
1997
Guest Lecturer
Career Management Course, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
“Working Professionally and Equity Contracts in Regional Theatre”
1997
Workshop Leader
American College Theatre Festival, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
“Auditioning for Musical Theatre”
1996
Guest Lecturer
McNeil High School, Austin, TX
“Building Your Theatre Resume′ Before Graduation”
1993 - 1995
Guest Lecturer
Theatre History Course, University of Texas, Austin, TX
“Charles Dickens and The Mystery of Edwin Drood “
1991
Education
The Actors Center, New York, NY – 2009
Christopher Bayes, Head of Physical Acting, Yale School of Drama
Slava Dolgachev, Artistic Director, New Theatre of Moscow
J. Michael Miller, Founder, The Actors Center
Ron Van Lieu, Chair of the Acting Program, Yale School of Drama
Private Acting Lessons, Lorrie Hull, PhD. Strasberg’s The Method 2009
MFA, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Acting/Directing. 1998
BA, St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX. Theatre Arts. 1992
Awards
Big Easy Awards, New Orleans, LA
Winner of Best University Production as Director of Godspell
2012
Big Easy Awards, Storer Boone Awards, Marquee Awards, and Ambie Awards, New Orleans, LA
Nominations for acting and directing in professional and university productions.
2001-2013
Special Recognition, Office of the Mayor Austin, TX
Special Recognition for valuable and distinguished service in theatre
1995
Austin Circle of Theatre Awards
Nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in professional productions
1992-1995
Moody Award for Best Actor, Austin, TX
Affiliated with St. Edward’s University
1991-1992
References
Georgia Gresham
Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 155
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-3840
Adrienne Meyer
Scarsdale High School (Retired)
555 Broadway Apt. 2D
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 231-6370
Deborah G. Martin, Ph.D
Assistant Professor and Director of Theatre
Berea College
CPO 1947
Berea, KY 40404
(859) 985-3419
Sheila Landahl
5806 Wolf Road, Unit 1B
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 205-7131
Laura Hope, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 155
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-3840
Additional references available upon request.
