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Skokie, Illinois, United States

Crafted and Taught Remote Drama Classes for 6th-8th grade students. Coursework focused on Empowerment through Drama, Collaboration, Theatrical Body/Voice/Emotions, Script Performance, Online Improvisation, Intro to Technical Theatre, Objectives and Tactics, Scenework, and Monologues

Sawyer School

Created and implemented lesson plans for grades K-8 teaching Shakespeare, Pantomime, Playwriting, Storytelling through Tableaux, Characterization, Ensemble, Vocal Projection, Dramatic Movement, Technical Theatre Design, Advanced Scene Work (Objectives and Tactics), and moreDeveloped and directed Sawyer’s after-school theatre program, providing musical theatre enrichment to students and families through Broadway Jr’s Shrek the Musical and MTI’s Wizard of Oz (YPE)Launched and completed two Donor’s Choose fundraisers to equip the school with four new wireless microphone systems for in-school and after-school performances.Applied for and secured the Emerald City One Fund Award 2019 on behalf of the school which includes a free field trip to an Emerald City Theatre play, study-guide materials for classroom teachers, and a book for each child attending the fieldtrip.

Enrico Tonti Elementary

Created and implemented lesson plans for Pre-K through 5th grade in an elementary school with a large bilingual population, with units of study including: Intro to Drama, Ensemble, Characterization through Beauty and the Beast, Pantomime, Storytelling through Tableaux, Beginning Playwriting, and Intro to Shakespeare.

Springfield Gardens, Ny

Created and implemented lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade public school students in an urban setting focusing on a range of theatrical content including ensemble through improvisation, characterization, scene study, given circumstances, monologues, and objectives and tactics. Directed Broadway Jr. production "Annie" with students from all grades after school. Directed and stage managed black box style Winter and Spring Theatre Festivals featuring performances of scenes, monologues, and design presentations focused on lighting. Organized and led two field trips to Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me in addition to field trips to the Apollo and to Queens Theater. Partnered with Roundabout Theatre to co-teach a technical theatre residency to 7th grade students in collaboration with the Arthur Miller Theater Education Program.

Chicago, Il

Created and implemented lesson plans for middle school, elementary and preschool theatre classes and camps including:Comedic Musicals, Theatre Around the World, Pop Musicals, Wild Things, Princess and Knight Bootcamp, Jukebox Musicals, Pinkalicious, Fairy Tale Magic, Winnie the Pooh, Superheroes, and moreDirected Youth Ensemble productions such as Mary Poppins and The Lion King among others, involving script adaptation, music direction, vocal instruction, characterization, and choreography Mentored teams of assistants and interns in youth theatre education through in-class coaching and modeling

Planned and delivered musical entertainment for weddings, parties, and other eventsProvided private harp and piano instruction to children and young adults

Chicago, Il

Wrote, produced and performed in "Master of Dreams," a new musical adaptation of the Joseph story exploring what it takes for dreams to come true. The project was the result of 7 years in the making. About the company: Good Chai Productions exists to create theatre that caffeinates, awakening audiences to new realms of possibility through vibrant, surprising, theatrical story-telling. Theatre, like a good cup of chai, has the power to stimulate the senses, allowing partakers to engage with reality from a heightened perspective. Within the theatrical experience, new possibilities can spill over into the old, provoking positive transformation in individuals, communities, and cultures. About the project: See project below.

Greater Chicago Area

Produced, wrote, directed and performed in interactive touring kids musical, "King David: LIVE!" awakening heroes and history makers in the next generation through (See www.kingdavidlive.com for a video preview and more)Synopsis: Join King David and friends on an interactive journey from the sheep field to the king’s palace and a showdown of gigantic proportions in this inspiring, new musical that explores what it takes to be a hero! Live harp music, audience participation, comedy, improv and puppetry combine to present an inspiring tale that will awaken heroes and history makers in the next generation.

Chicago, Il

Assisted 20,000+ customers in selection of appropriate musical equipment purchases for select projectsProvided diplomatic solutions in problem-order scenarios, ensuring a timely shipment and delivery of goodsCreated custom invoices and quotes for current and prospective clients

Developed curriculum for typically developing children and students with therapeutic needsLesson planned and taught for age-specific music and theatre classes to assist learningCoordinated staff, parents and students for arts events including performances and fieldtripRecruited for afternoon classes, including generation of web and print-based advertisements Assisted educational staff in class management, art projects, and therapeutic play sessions

Performed as historical and fictional characters in educational theatre programming for childrenTaught theatre classes for Kids in the Arts Camps at the Houston Vineyard Church

Supervised front of house and in-house operations to ensure timely seating of patronsAddressed individual and group concerns to ensure quality customer care

Supervised and directed cast of "The Story of the USA" for in-house and touring productionAssistant directed for "Beauty and Beast," providing artistic, managerial, and technical support

Scheduled actors, coordinating arrival/set-up times for performancesServed as professional liaison to venues for performance, site confirmation, and site-specific supportFacilitated post-show discussions with audiencesProvided transportation for touring, educational performance team

Taught theatrical performance technique to middle school students in residency program Directed middle school students in professional production with educational performance teamTaught workshop in arts-integrated education for teachers receiving professional development

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Theater

New York State Theater Teacher Certification, pre-K-12

B.A, Theatre

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega Christ-Honoring Artist in Theatre: Founding President Summa Cum Laude Alpha Psi Omega Dean's.