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SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

  • Studied acting and directing under professional RSC Director Barry Kyle

  • Wide knowledge theatrical technicalities including Commedia Dell'arte, Stage Combat, British Farces, Drama, and Choreography

  • Puppeteer- studied under Master Puppeteer Patty Blackwood (Howdy Doody)

  • Experienced in monitoring rehearsal and creating production schedules

  • Expert at play selection and marketing 

  • Casting, directing, editing, and interpreting scripts

  • Experience working with youth and adults alike  

  • Professional show caller and stage manager

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  • Time, budget, and business management skills

  • Excellent multi-tasker and exceptional communicator

  • Negotiated union contracts and artists riders

  • Lighting and set design and construction/painting

  • First aid and CPR/AED

RELATED DIRECTORIAL EXPERIENCE:

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Artistic Director                                                                2018-present

Camelot Theatre Company

  • Artistically Directed shows with attention to budget and artistic vision 

  • Creative direction decision maker for theater, film, and TV projects

  • Monitored production schedules while adhering to budgets

  • Generated detailed specs for final show designs

  • Mentored new members of design and production staff

  • Suggested styling and editing techniques to video production team

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Artistic Creative Director and CEO                   2010 to 2017

Impact Media World, LLC- Baton Rouge, LA (Freelance per project)

  • Artistically Directed shows with attention to budget and artistic vision 

  • Creative direction decision maker for theater, film, and TV projects

  • Monitored production schedules while adhering to budgets

  • Generated detailed specs for final show designs

  • Mentored new members of design and production staff

  • Suggested styling and editing techniques to video production team

  • Developed design deliverables that elevated and differentiated projects

  • Coordinated efforts of administrative personnel by integrating ideas and implementing artistic policy decisions

 

Studio Operations Director                                               2006 to 2010

Hooperwood Studios- Baton Rouge, LA

  • Director of Studio Operations, new technologies, and transportation

  • Initiated budgeting and logistics planning for projects

  • Managed studio crews and payroll

  • Created long and short range plans, determined appropriate departmental policies/procedures and made budget expenditures

 

Producer and Artistic Director                                         2003 to 2005

Impact Theatricals, Inc. - Orlando, FL (Freelance)

  • Artistically directed shows with attention to details and technical elements

  • Produced and managed production budgets and schedules

  • Collaborated with design teams to ensure artistic vision

  • Represented and promoted the theatre on radio and TV interviews

  • Approved marketing and advertising materials used for publicity

 

Project Manager and Director of Shows                         2000 to 2005

Presentation Services Audio Visual- Orlando, FL

  • Directed all phases of  projects, from planning to execution

  • Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and quality assurance efforts

  • Supervised the work of  team members, offering constructive feedback on performance

  • Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations

 

Artist in Residence and Director                      2000 to 2001

Haines City Community Theater- Haines City, FL (Season)

  • Actor and winner of two best acting awards for a comedy and a drama in the same season

  • Directed two shows for the most critically-acclaimed  and most profitable season the theatre has experienced in many years

 

Children’s Theater Artistic Director                                1999 to 2000

Orlando Rep- Orlando, FL (Season)

  • Designed and directed the children’s theater slate of shows and winner of two best show for directing awards

 

Artistic Director and Production Manager                     1997 to 1999

Celebration Players- Celebration, FL

  • Communicated to the Board of Directors regularly to give an update on artistic activity

  • Artistically directed a 5 show season of adult and youth shows and winner of 4 best show of the year awards

  • Managed the production teams and designed lighting for all shows

  • Guest speaker and mentor at celebration middle and high school

 

Artistic Director and Founder                                        1996 to 1997

CHSPC Drama Club- New Roads, LA (Season)

  • Directed the inaugural season slate of shows

  • Took on numerous backstage roles, including running lights, audio, and other positions

  • Designer of scenic, lighting, and costume elements

 

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­­­BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR DIRECTING:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Snow White, The Emperor’s New Clothes, A Christmas Carol, Aespo's Fables, Priscilla Queen of the Desert

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 5 time Best Show of the Year award winner- (Directing)

  • Big Easy Award 2015 nominee- Best Lighting Designer in  New Orleans

  • 6 time Best Lead Actor Award winner- (Theater)

  • Equity eligible Stage Manager, SAG eligible actor and former member of IATSE

  • Creative Scholars Recipient- (High School)

  • Managed 80 million+ budgets and crews 100+ (Film/TV)

  • Increased volunteerism 20% at a theater in 6 months

  • Instituted rentals at a theater to purchase stage curtains for the first time in 50 years

  • Persuaded a patron to pay for an intelligent lighting and console upgrade in a community theater

  • Created a new marketing plan and helped to increase season ticket subscriptions by 25%

  • Increased quality of productions over night and within a year balanced the production budget

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