Caroline Watson Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I am proud to be the Marketing and Sales Manager for Filament Theatre, a theatre company that is revolutionizing the way we make art for and with young people.+ Create all content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook+ Create promotional materials for shows, classes, and fundraising+ Create graphics for shows, camps, and classes+ Create visually appealing documents to support field trips, parties, sensory friendly shows, and education programs+ Coordinate and collaborate with all theatre leadership members

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I have coordinated with Chicagoland schools for field trips to our productions, maintained ongoing relationships with teachers and school administrators, organized and hosted birthday parties, and assisted in executing theatre fundraisers.+ Coordinate with schools to bring students to Filament shows + Manage field trip performance schedules+ Coordinate with Filament teaching artists to provide schools with field trip teaching tools+ Create comprehensive Google Forms to collect information from schools+ Maintain ongoing relationships with teachers and schools+ Create comprehensive Google Forms for party hosts to fill out+ Coordinate with parents/caregivers before and during parties+ Use AudienceView to create private event tickets and maintain scheduling+ Decorate a party room in the theatre

Chicago, Illinois, United States

After performing in a Filament production in 2021, I began teaching for the theatre in after-school and in-school residencies across the Chicagoland area. As an educator and performer I embody their anti-adultist ethos as I act to eliminate prejudice against young people in any educational setting I occupy.+ Teach in-school and after-school theatre classes and summer camps+ Create lesson plans for students ages six-twelve + Collaborate and plan with fellow teaching artists + Support and prepare students as they create a final performance+ Provide differentiated instruction for my students and encourage them to follow their interests and passions+ Instill confidence in my students so that they may carry it beyond the theatre setting and into their daily lives+ Maintain ongoing relationships with teachers and schools

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I am an event coordinator at The Joinery, where I oversee weddings, shows, and parties.As a venue coordinator, I:+ Work alongside and report to venue manager to ensure that events run smoothly+ Coordinate with vendors during events (catering, DJs, photographers, planners, and security)+ Assist event guests and answer questions about the venue+ Maintain venue cleanliness and order throughout events+ Supervise the lighting and sound throughout events+ Supervise all end of event duties (cleaning, breaking down furniture, clearing decor)+ Close venue at the end of events (tending to trash, lights, thermostats, and locking up)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I am the creator, producer, and host of Grandma’s House, a monthly poetry show and open mic. I built Grandma’s House from the ground up starting with a small open mic in my backyard in 2015. It has since grown into a beautiful community of poets and a wonderful show that has been celebrated with articles in The Chicago Tribune and the The Chicago Reader as well as being selected the best reading series of 2022 by The Chicago Reader.As the producer of Grandma’s House, I:+ Run all social media accounts for the show (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)+ Manage ticket sales on EventBrite+ Write and curate a monthly newsletter via Mailchimp+ Communicate and coordinate with venue owners and staff (Kibbitznest, The Martin, and The Joinery)+ Negotiate with venue owners about bar sales and cover prices+ Book professional poets to perform + Book a photographer for each show+ Design lighting set up at venue + Design and set up the seating layout + Coordinate with beer and liquor sponsors + Manage the open mic list+ Collaborate with other Chicago organizationsAs the host of Grandma’s House, I:+ Welcome people to the venue when the doors open+ Remember the names of all regulars and learn the names of newcomers+ Create a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere+ Introduce each poet in the open mic+ Keep track of and manage the time and pacing of the show + Close out the show with any plugs for other shows or events+ Make sure everyone leaves safely and close out the venue

Chicago, Illinois, United States

+ Maintained the organization and inventory of the retail space + Curated and produced monthly makers markets+ Assisted in booking wellness, art, and community events+ Managed and created content for Instagram and TikTok accounts+ Managed influencer outreach+ Managed Shopify account for in-store and online purchases+ Trained new hires+ Created new organizational systems+ Led skincare workshops

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I was a venue coordinator at Fairlie, where I oversaw weddings, fundraisers, and parties.As a venue coordinator, I:+ Communicated with the Fairlie owners to ensure smooth and exciting events+ Coordinated with vendors during events (catering, DJs, photographers)+ Assisted event guests and answered questions about the venue+ Checked on catering staff and maintained venue cleanliness throughout events+ Maintained and adjusted lighting throughout events+ Lead all end of event duties (cleaning, breaking down furniture, clearing decor)+ Closed venue at the end of events (tending to trash, lights, thermostats, and locking up)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I have worked with Theater Unspeakable, a Chicago based physical theatre company that devises new work and tours nationally.As a company member with Theater Unspeakable, I:+ Collaborate with company members to devise new plays+ Tour nationally, performing at such venues as The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Arden+ Perform with six other actors on a seven feet by three feet platform that is two feet off the ground (requiring focus, teamwork, and attention to detail)+ Play multiple characters in one show (requiring quick thinking, multitasking, and flexibility)+ Often act as “cast captain” on tours where I lead pre-show warm-ups and facilitate post-show notes sessions+ Often in charge of post-show talkbacks with the young audiences who attend our shows+ Occasionally facilitate post-show performance workshops with young audiences

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I was a lead teacher at The Paintbrush: A Hands-On Art Studio for Kids, where I taught for three years. I instructed kids ages two to twelve, working to foster a love for visual arts with the aid of music and art history.As a lead teacher at The Paintbrush, I:+ Created lesson plans for visual art and art history projects that were adjustable for various age groups+ Set up and organized supplies for classes+ Created projects and programming for art camps+ Hosted art themed birthday parties for kids of all ages+ Kept the studio organized and clean+ Oversaw assistant teachers and trained new hires+ Collaborated and planned with fellow teachers

Southlake, Texas

I worked at Sunshine Glaze, a "paint your own pottery" studio, for one year as a sales representative.At Sunshine Glaze, I:+ Provided customer service for our guests (answering phones, checking people out at the register, assisting guests with their pottery selections)+ Helped to organize and clean the pottery studio+ Kept track of guests' orders and paint selections+ Lead camps, field trips, and birthday parties

Grapevine, Texas

I was a creative instructor at OhLook Performing Arts Center, where I taught theatre classes to students ages three to seventeen As an instructor at Oh Look, I:+ Taught improv, sketch writing, and play creation classes+ Worked with students ages three to seventeen+ Provided an outlet for children and teens to grow their confidence through performing arts+ Created lesson plans and curriculum for all of my classes

Dallas, Texas, United States

I was an education assistant for theatre summer camps at Dallas Children's Theater for five years. In this time, I assisted many teachers in instructing children ages five to twelve.As an education assistant at DCT, I:+ Assisted in teaching musical theatre, acting, play creation, and improv classes+ Worked with students ages five to twelve+ Worked with a different lead teacher each camp session (requiring adaptability and flexibility)+ Lead warm up exercises and games for students+ Transcribed scripts for play creation camps+ Worked with other assistants to close out camp days (clean up, carpool, and organization duties)

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre (Comedy Writing And Performance)

Acting