EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, Pace University, New York, NY
PROFILE
Motivated performance educator with a passion for guiding students toward a greater understanding of acting technique and skills. Ability to develop a close rapport with the student and tailor teaching methods to the specific needs and abilities of the individual.
TEACHER
General Electric's Training Center at Crotonville, 2012 - Present
As an associate with GuruMaker School of Professional Speaking, an intensive training program for executives with the purpose of applying knowledge from the theatre world to corporate presentation technique.
Pace University Summer Scholars Institute, Acting Professor, 2007 - Present
This program prepares adolescents for a study of theater and acting at the collegiate level. Emphasis on basic performance technique, audition etiquette, and awareness and respect for the craft of acting.
Private Performance Coach, 2010- Present
Clients include children, teenagers, and adults who work both in theater and the coporate world looking to expand their repertoire, solidify their presentation skills, and prepare for auditions.
The Boys Club of New York, Acting Teacher, 2008 - 2009
An after school program for inner-city high school students for the purpose of exploring contemporary acting styles through the use of modern dramatic literature.
Rockland Community College Kid's College, Acting Teacher, 2007
A summer program for young children intended to stimulate interest in the performing arts and encourage creative growth.
DIRECTOR AND CASTING DIRECTOR
Director, Redemption, Paul Moulton, Perchance to Dream Theatre Festival, Shetler Studios
Director, The Butterfly Collection, Theresa Rebeck, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Director, Writer, Broken, Renaissance Eye Productions.
Casting Director, Ah, Wilderness, Eugene O Neill, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Director, These Shining Lives, Melanie Marnich, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Director, The Notebook of Trigorin, Tennessee Williams, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Director, The Goat, or Who is Sylvia, Edward Albee, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Director, Spring Awakening, Frank Wedekind, The Schimmel Center
Casting Director, The Bald Soprano and The Lesson, Eugene Ionesco, Schaeberle Studio
Casting Associate, The Tenement Plays - Fugazy , Charles Messina, 13th Street Rep Company
Casting Associate, The Conduct of Life, Maria Irene Fornes, La MaMa, E.T.C.
Casting Associate, And Tell Sad Stories..., Tennessee Williams, La MaMa, E.T.C.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Hacienda Tranquila, The Galapagos, Ecuador
Common Ground Relief, New Orleans, LA
Cultural Restoration Tourism Project, Mongolia
SPECIAL SKILLS
French, Conversational Spanish, Guitar, Piano, Singing (alto/mezzo), Songwriting, Screenwriting
REFERENCES- Available upon request
TEACHING RESUME
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