Teacher, Theatre (Theatre Director) & Event Planner

Master of Fine Arts: Acting

Yale University (David Geffen School of Drama)
New Haven, CT

Master of Arts: Theatre (Education)

The University of Houston

Houston, Texas Workshops:

• The Globe Theatre; RoyalAcademy of Dramatic Art,London, UK
• The Alley Theatre, Houston,TX
• Lincoln Center, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Theatre And Dance

The University of Texas

Austin, TX

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Houston Independent School District – Teacher, Theatre (Theatre Director)
Houston, TX • 08/2019 – Current

• Planned and implemented daily integrated lessons for High School Theatre Arts Levels I-II & Technical Theatre for 190 – 220 students.
• Observed and evaluated student performance by assigning and grading classwork, homework, tests and assignments and provided feedback, encouraged and monitored progress of individual students.
• Managed all aspects of pre-production for theatre productions by reading, researching, analyzing and selecting plays for upcoming performance; ordered scripts and obtain performance rights; drafted design renderings for costumes and set.
• Coordinated all technical aspects of theatre production: recruited and trained crew to work sound, lights, costumes and backstage; scheduled technical rehearsals; arranged production meetings with student crew heads.
• Managed and directed productions: scheduled and managed auditions, recruited student actors; maintained cast and crew roster; scheduled and ran eight-week rehearsals (16 hours per week); trained student stage managers.
• Performed producer responsibilities: developed and managed compartmentalized budget for each production; selected and interfaced with specialized vendors for props costumes and make-up; scheduled advertising needs; arranged photography for promotion materials; collected all bios and other information; performed as box office manager during production; used online ticketing services.

• Teaching: Instructor; Writing, Planning, Curriculum Development; Training
• Leadership: Public Speaking; Coaching; Mentoring; Communication Skills; Disciplined Work Ethic; Customer Service Oriented; Directing; Supervising
• Finance: Budget; Audits; Payments; Invoices; Monthly Expenses; Contracts; Interviewing; Accounts Receivable; Processing
• Marketing: Marketing Plan; Retail Sales; Social Media; Branding; Video Planning and Editing; Digital Marketing and Event Marketing
• Technology: Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Office; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Office Suite; Macintosh operating systems;
• Event Planning: Booking; Design; Decor; Strategy

Event Planning, Finance, Leadership, marketing, Teaching, Technology

Texas Teacher Certification