Experience and Training.

 

Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre

   University of North Alabama, Florence, AL                                      2022 – Current 

1. Intermediate Acting: Provides introduction to American Method Acting styles. The class focuses on achieving realism in performance, differing from classical acting styles, which have traditionally featured exaggerated emotions much bigger than life. The goal will be to capture verisimilitude in the acting performances. (Taught as a combined class with advanced acting.)

2. Advanced Acting: Provides advanced technical actor training in classical acting styles based on the expression of the body, voice, imagination, personalizing, improvisation, external stimuli, and script analysis. (Taught as a combined class with intermediate acting.) 

3. Movement and Voice I and II: Combining vocal clarity and body movement work, the class provides warm-up exercises and spatial awareness exercises to students studying the art of acting. The exercises are designed to build the actor’s instrument (the self). The class will focus on the movement philosophy/technique known as viewpoints and composition. Viewpoints and composition is a philosophy translated into a technique for (1) training actors (2) building ensemble and (3) creating movement for the stage.

4. Beginning Acting: This class is designed to help students understand the basics of giving a credible acting performance. It will build understanding, respect, and admiration of the acting process for aspiring actors. We will discuss and practice methods and techniques, which will enrich your knowledge and experience of creating believable characters in a theatrical performance. We will dissect, rehearse, and perform our various acting projects. 

5. Introduction to Theatre: Theatre Appreciation is an introductory class that surveys the basic elements and theories of theatrical production. In addition, it will cover a brief overview of theatre from its theorized beginning to modern times, with special attention on how theatre has evolved as an artistic expression and experience. 

6. Elements I and II: Exists to introduce students to the basic elements of stagecraft and/or Cinematic Arts and Theatre (CAT) production, and to gain hands-on experience in the various aspects of a CAT production. There are specific tasks associated with each CAT production that must be completed for the production to succeed. The completion of those tasks is the primary goal of this class. Elements II is designed to provide students with the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the context of CAT production by filling vital production staff positions. Responsibility goes beyond that of just participating as a performer or working construction hours in the shops. 

7. Independent Study: Independent study and research under departmental supervision or special field experience under departmental determination and evaluation. 

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Teacher of Record

  Baylor University, Waco, TX.                                                            2020 - 2022

   1.Introduction to Theatre: covering two sections working through theatre history

      from the middle ages to contemporary theatre. Posting and creating a syllabus and

      curriculum. Developing assignments, grading, and delivering exams. 

   2. Acting 1: Realism: covering one section, this class is designed to help students    

       understand the basics of giving a credible acting performance. It will build

       understanding, respect, and admiration of the acting process for aspiring actors.

      We will discuss and practice methods and techniques, which will enrich your

       knowledge and experience of creating believable characters in a theatrical

       performance. We will dissect, rehearse, and perform our various acting projects. 

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Teaching Assistant 

  Baylor University, Waco, TX                                                           2019-2020

   1.Introduction to Theatre: covering two sections working through theatre history      

     from the middle ages to contemporary theatre, serving as a guest lecturer, grader            and prompting exam. 

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Research Assistant for Dr. Jortner

  Baylor University, Waco, TX                                                           2019 - 2020

   1. Assisted faculty member in their research projects pertaining to Japanese    

       performance and original research of Shinjuku Robot Restaurants. 

   2. Helped spend $30,000 in library acquisition to build library catalog. 

 

Graduate Student Association, Theatre Liaison, Baylor University, 2019-2021

1. Acted as liaison for all Master’s students within the theatre department and the graduate school.  

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Teaching Artist

  Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD                                                    2018 - 2019

1. Actor’s Toolbox, Lead Teacher: During this 10-week class, teaching 6th-8th graders, we will grow our skills of sensory awareness, active listening and reacting, building ensemble, and vocal and physical expressiveness as a pathway into strong character development. We will work with movement practices and improv to explore action, character, and motivation pushing further into ensemble and partner scene work. In addition, students will create and develop their own presentations highlighting their performance ensemble skills for our final day and sharing.

2. FUNdamentals of Actors, Lead Teacher: During this 10-week class, teaching grades 4th-5th, we will use our bodies, voices, minds, and imagination to explore the basics of acting. We will play and discover self-awareness, focus, character objectives, response to others, and the development and ownership of scenes. We will work with movement practices and improv to explore action, character, and motivation. In addition, students will be set up with fundamental performance skills including; stage presence, movement for actor exploration, maintenance and creation of blocking, and ensemble and partner work.

3. Create a Story, Assistant Teacher: During this 8-week class, assistant teaching K-3rd graders, we will discover theatre and movement practices throughout personal creation of a story. We will integrate play and expressiveness to develop skills through exploration of story, sensory awareness, creative characters, and embarking on grand adventures. In addition, as we move through the semester we will develop OUR telling of a classic fairytale for an informal sharing on the last day of class.  

4. EC Drama, Assistant Teacher: During this 14-week class, assistant teaching Pre-K 3- 1st grade, we will be introduced to foundations of theatre. Starting with the idea of Actor Tools, we will look at Voice, Body, Props, Partners, and introductory games to theatre and performance.

 

Teaching Artist: Creation and Play of Imagination

      Little Folks School, Washington, D.C.                                         Fall 2018 – Current

1. During this 14 week class, teaching Pre-K 2- 4 we will discover an introduction to theatre through movement and play. We will work with our body, voice, and imagination to explore creatively. Through the use of books, pantomime, partner work, and props, and images we will immerse ourselves in an introduction to theatre that not only develops critical thinking skills but our fine and gross motor skills as well. 

2. CPR and First Aid Certified.

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Orange Room Lead Teacher

      Little Folks School, Washington, D.C.                                         Fall 2018 – Current

1. Create curriculum to develop fine and gross motor skills for a class of 2-year-olds. Working with co-teachers to establish classroom rules, daily art projects, circle time curriculum, and a welcome learning and explorative environment.

2. CPR and First Aid Certified.

3. Trained through early education course through Quorum in Communicable Disease Prevention, Safe Sleep Practices for Infants, Food Prep and Physical Activity Curriculum Planning, Foundations for Learning, Behavior Management Professional Development, Schedules, Routines, and Transitions Coursework, Building Strong Relationships with Families Practice, Safety and Planning Work, and Child Abuse Prevention.

 

Orange Room Assistant Teacher

     Little Folks School, Washington, D.C.                                  Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

1. Assist and create curriculum to develop fine and gross motor skills for a class of 2-year-olds. Working with co-teachers to establish classroom rules, daily art projects, circle time curriculum, and a welcome learning and explorative environment.

2. CPR and First Aid Certified.

3. Trained through early education course through Quorum in Building Positive Relationships, Working through challenging Behavior, Germ and Disease Awareness and Prevention, Enriching Play, Exploring the Piramide Approach, Foundations of Curriculum, Inspiring Creativity, Keeping Our Children Safe, Safe Sleep Practices, Knowledge of the Development of an Infant and Toddler, Traveling with Students Protocols, Ineffective and Effective Teaching Methods, Basic Nutrition, Outdoor Play, and Physical Activity Milestones.

 

Program Assistant                                                                      Summer 2016 – Current

      Camp Highlander, Mills River, NC

1. Create all camp scheduling for 34 cabins and 30 plus activities ranging from overnight camping and mountain biking to cooking and flint knapping.

2. Assist in programming ideas and leadership team meetings.

3. Work out scheduling to accommodate campers with different needs and experience levels. As well as keep in mind height and weight restrictions, allergies due to horses, and the impact of a child being left out of an activity.

 

Spring Intensive                                                                                      March 2017

      Double Edge Theatre; Ashfield, MA

1. An explosive dive into a physical training program in practice with music, design, dramaturgy, large object work and individual and group research.

2. A full-body experience into Double Edge’s multidisciplinary creative process, pushing boundaries of your physicality, creativity, and imagination.

 

Education Internship for Explore the Arts                                               Spring 2017

      The John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Washington D.C.

1. Coordinate and contribute to Explore the Arts events

2. Assist in review of submissions for the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Award Cycle

3. Assist in the notification process for students of the Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell program

 

Something From Nothing Workshop                                                    January 2017

      Pig Iron Theatre School; Philadelphia, PA

1. A two-week workshop in devised theatre, beginning with a tiny spark of inspiration.

2. Emphasis on generating original material, physicalizing characters and theatrical idea, structuring group improvisations into finished pieces and the role music and rhythm play in theatrical creation.

 

Assistant Teaching Internship at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse                      Fall 2016

      Supervised by Logan Sledge; Shreveport, LA

1. Assistant teacher to the Movement for Actors, Acting 1 class.

2. Lesson Plan development and teacher training on Viewpoints work, Yoga and Breathing Practices, Movement Composition, Movement to Music, Mask Work and Physical Holds.

3. Co-Teacher to Directing 1 class.

4. Lesson Plan development off of the book Directing for the Stage by Terry John Converse, developed teaching and directing style to mentor young directors through the process of different directing techniques and abilities including; ground plans, directing language, objective work, overcoming obstacles with actors and designers, the use of improvisations and adlibs as speech, pattern work, and single to multiple actor scenes. Culmination led to student projects directing 10-minute scenes.

 

Woodshop Instructor                                                                  Summers 2013-2016, 2018

      Camp Highlander; Mills River, NC

1. Lesson Plan development for woodshop projects for children aging 5-16. One-hour classes with minimum skill level and advancement. Cabin projects included, puzzles, stools, benches, slingshots, catapults, wooden dolls, derby cars, board games, string art, wooden plaques, and ideas of the children’s imagination.

2. Maintained and operated all power tools and machinery of the camp for camper and staff use including; compound miter saw, band saw, table saw, drills, impact drivers, electrical sanders, pneumatic nail gun, and basic hand tools.

3. Crafted and assisted in programming scenery for a variety of activities including ramps and cut-outs for carnivals, adjusting and attaching props for evening programs, and striking set-pieces after the programs finished.

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Drama through Movement Instructor                                           Fall 2013-Sping 2014

      Renzi Art and Education Center

1. An afterschool program with a focus on tutoring and offering art classes to students who don’t primarily receive them at school. 

2. Gained teaching experience in developing simple movement lesson plans for students ranging in age from 4-15. These lessons ranged in character work, confidence and introduction skills, simple improvisation games, basic scene work, line mask work, beginning yoga, physical holds, and simplified viewpoint exercises.

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