Laura Epperson Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Currently teaching Introduction to Acting and Introduction to Applied Collaborative Techniques. Also working with the Center for Communicating Science.

Interested in creating work which challenges the status quo, asks big questions, and speaks to the soul. Particularly drawn to new play development and collaborative creation.

I develop multidisciplinary projects, workshops, and curriculum that invite participants to activate their creative voices in our collective journey toward shared liberation.

Austin, Texas, United States

Instructor of record for the following courses: Fundamentals of Acting, Introduction to Improvisation, Arts Integration for Multidisciplinary Connections

Austin, Texas, United States

Courses co-taught/assisted: Teaching Artists in Schools and Communities, Theatre for Young Audiences, Drama and Theatre Applications in Museums

Austin, Texas, United States

Graduate research assistant with the Voice Against Violence program in the Counseling and Mental Health Center. Directed an ensemble of actor-facilitators in devising and presenting Get Sexy, Get Consent, an interactive performance that explores questions about consent.

New York, New York, United States

Designed and assessed arts-based, social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for K-8 grade that was used by NYC Department of Education as the SEL curriculum in 2017.

New York, New York, United States

Created multidisciplinary in-school arts residencies that use theatre to interpret/respond to the world.

Bronx, New York, United States

Led twice-weekly arts-based workshops with 3rd graders to build and exercise emotional health and life-skills.

New York, New York, United States

Mentored educators, through professional learning workshops and small group planning sessions, as they incorporated drama strategies and interactive practices into their teaching practice. Taught weekly drama-based lessons with a variety of populations, including English Language Learners and learners with disabilities.

New York, New York, United States

Developed theatre, storytelling, and visual arts residencies explored diverse artistic worlds and engaged personal voice.

New York, Ny

Built and nurtured a vibrant community of brand evangelists by developing meaningful relationships with QuickBooks ProAdvisors, brand partners, and small business thought leaders. Created and presented CPE approved presentations and webinars aimed to educate accountants on better AR practices while exposing them to the benefits of using the FG Receivables Manager. Found, prepared for, and attended networking and sales conferences and events applicable to the company. Led a team of dedicated… Show more Built and nurtured a vibrant community of brand evangelists by developing meaningful relationships with QuickBooks ProAdvisors, brand partners, and small business thought leaders. Created and presented CPE approved presentations and webinars aimed to educate accountants on better AR practices while exposing them to the benefits of using the FG Receivables Manager. Found, prepared for, and attended networking and sales conferences and events applicable to the company. Led a team of dedicated customer support agents in overseeing day-to-day customer support needs through online chat, email inquiries, and phone support. Managed and modified customer support systems to ensure customers were receiving the quickest, most comprehensive answers to their questions. Show less

Oversee day-to-day customer support needs through online chat, email inquiries and phone support. Manage and modify customer support system to ensure customers are receiving the quickest, most comprehensive answers to their questions. Manage all activity on various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. Currently serving as an editor for the Funding Gates high-trafficked blog, as well as writing and contributing to the blog and other small business… Show more Oversee day-to-day customer support needs through online chat, email inquiries and phone support. Manage and modify customer support system to ensure customers are receiving the quickest, most comprehensive answers to their questions. Manage all activity on various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. Currently serving as an editor for the Funding Gates high-trafficked blog, as well as writing and contributing to the blog and other small business websites on the topic of small business financial management. Show less

Williamstown, Ma

Directed the Festival’s Apprentice Program, a hands-on, fully immersive training program for young theatre artists in which time is spent taking classes, performing, and providing an invaluable workforce for the Festival. Created the daily schedules for all 68 apprentices, ensuring each person’s schedule was balanced with work calls and classes, in order to fulfill both the needs of the Festival and the educational needs of the apprentices. Mentored the apprentices by comforting, encouraging… Show more Directed the Festival’s Apprentice Program, a hands-on, fully immersive training program for young theatre artists in which time is spent taking classes, performing, and providing an invaluable workforce for the Festival. Created the daily schedules for all 68 apprentices, ensuring each person’s schedule was balanced with work calls and classes, in order to fulfill both the needs of the Festival and the educational needs of the apprentices. Mentored the apprentices by comforting, encouraging, and enlightening them on numerous subjects such as casting, life as an actor, doubt, professionalism, working with difficult personalities, etc. Advocated for the apprentices by articulating their dual-role at the Festival to the other departments, fighting for each apprentice to get as much class time as possible, and addressing any instances of apprentice misuse or mistreatment. Scheduled and facilitated master classes, discussions, and workshops for the apprentices with Festival artists. Show less

New Harmony, In

Assisted the playwright, dramaturg, and director on the workshop of George Brandt's GROUNDED.

New Harmony, In

Stage managed the workshop of Theresa Rebeck's DEAD ACCOUNTS.

Santa Fe, Nm

Ran the Opera’s renowned Backstage Tour program. Trained and led 65 volunteer docents in giving the tours. Scheduled all tours and docents, handled monetary transactions and communicated with the financial office regarding deposits, petty cash, etc. Assisted with other Education Dept. programs, including “Opera Makes Sense,” a program in which pre-school children explore the elements of opera through activities that involve each of their five senses. Acted as additional support for other… Show more Ran the Opera’s renowned Backstage Tour program. Trained and led 65 volunteer docents in giving the tours. Scheduled all tours and docents, handled monetary transactions and communicated with the financial office regarding deposits, petty cash, etc. Assisted with other Education Dept. programs, including “Opera Makes Sense,” a program in which pre-school children explore the elements of opera through activities that involve each of their five senses. Acted as additional support for other departments at the Opera and assisted with various projects including donor mailings, special event set-up/operations, display creation. Show less

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Drama And Theatre For Youth And Communities

Bachelor Of Science, Theatre Performance, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Theatre Department Student Advisory Board, Honor's Program Student Advisory Committee, Harper.

French

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