Russell (Tres) Dean Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Hollywood, California

• Writing team member and performer for live weekly 90-minute sketch comedy show on Facebook Watch.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Write and develop scripts and show formats for film, television, web, and stage productions.• Write and direct productions / shows for The Groundlings, Comedy Central Stage, Madcap Underground, Indio Performing Arts, IO West, La Quinta Playhouse, Palm Canyon Theatre, Jenny Wiley Theatre, College of the Desert, and Los Angeles Unified School District.

5041 Sunnyslope Avenue, Sherman Oaks, Ca

Currently serving as the Performing Arts Chair, Musical Theatre Director, Stage Tech Director, and classroom instructor for theatre and technical theatre.Accomplishments:- Led the Drama Program to numerous 1st place finishes as part of the Drama Teachers of Southern California Theatre Festivals- Directs Fall and Spring live theatrical productions.- Developed theatre curriculum for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Drama classes- Directed, wrote, produced, marketed, budgeted, and designed theatrical productions

Greater Los Angeles Area

In charge of the day-to-day operations of the Summer Arts Conservatory program including staffing, curriculum, class management, and activities focusing on Theatre, Music, Dance, Cinema, and Art.

Palm Desert, Ca

Served as the Director of the Acting / Directing program while teaching Acting I & II, Introduction to Theatre, Dramatic Literature, Script Analysis, Stagecraft, Play Production, and Tech Production; Other duties included Drama Club Advisor, Faculty Advisor, Directing Fall Comedy & Drama/Musical Spring Productions, serving on the following committees (Faculty Development, Faculty Senate, Library, Technology), the supervision of all marketing and public relations efforts for theatre department performances, special events, and community outreach.Accomplishments:• Outstanding Director of a Comedy (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015)• Outstanding Director of a Drama (2013, 2014)• Outstanding Director of a Musical (2015)• Created course curriculum and requirements for current Fine Arts and Theater transfer degrees• Established the Student Directed One Act Performances• Wrote and created the Script Analysis/Play Directing course• Served as a member of the Master Educator Program• Assisted in the creation and design of new Theatrical Stagecraft Center• Assisted in the creation of and served as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual College of the Desert Entertainment Technology Symposium

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Taught on-line interactive classes focusing on content writing across a broad range of educational curriculums for credential candidates.

La Quinta, Ca

Long Term Guest Teacher for students grades 9 – 12; Subjects taught (Theatre, Art, and English) while finishing Single Subject Teaching Credential for Cal State San Bernardino.

Palm Desert, Ca

Sold and maintained advertising accounts for local and regional businesses; Wrote commercial copy.

Miami, Fl

Supervised professional cast while maintaining show management and execution; Taught acting classes to professional performers; Performed and wrote musical cabarets and improvisational productions; Assisted Port and Cruise Director in coordinating promotions with business owners throughout the Caribbean for on-board campaigns.

Presontsburg, Kentucky

Directed, wrote, and performed in professional theatrical productions; Created and directed theatre education workshops for the Kentucky State Education Department elementary, middle school, and high school students; Created and directed professional theatre educationand training classes

Palm Springs, Ca

Assisted Promotions Director in giveaways and promotional campaigns for five radio stations; On-air performer.

Palm Springs, Ca

Performed, wrote, and directed professional theatrical productions; Coordinated and taught summer educational theatre programming; Created promotional campaigns, advertising, fundraisers, and special events working with companies such as BUDWEISER and COCA-COLA; Booked group sales and season subscriptions.

Orlando, Florida Area

Performed as a costume character and face character; Worked in guest relations assisting park visitors

Columbus, Ohio

Assisted in daily ticket sales, box office operations, and promotional campaigns; Performed in live shows and concerts

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Television And Screenwriting

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing / Film, Valedictorian

Improvisation/Sketch Comedy Writing, Improvisation/Sketch Comedy Writing

Single Subject Teaching Credential, English

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Radio, Television, Journalism, Music

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism / Theatre

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Radio, Television, Journalism, Music, Softball