RESUME
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Directing – The University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts, Leadership, Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, The University of the Ozarks, Cum Laude
Employment
Southern Arkansas University, Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting and Directing, Magnolia, AR -present.
VASTA - Voice and Speech Trainers Association, The Voice and Speech Review, Production Editor -present.
The University of Oklahoma School of Drama, Graduate Assistant, Instructor, Norman, OK – 2007-2010
Southern Nazarene University, Theatre Director (adjunct), Bethany, OK, Fall 2009
Gateway High School, International Baccalaureate Theatre Instructor, Kissimmee, Fl – 2004-2007
The Theatre Experience, Director/Producer, Celebration, FL – 2005-2007
Cornerstone Church, Creative Arts Director, .St Could, FL – 2002-2004
Black Coffee Productions, Director/Writer, Orlando, Fl – 2000-2002
Act One Drama Company, Artistic Director, Actor, National Touring Company – 1994 – 2000
The University of the Ozarks, Scene Shop Forman, Walton Fine Arts Series, Clarksville AR – 1993-1995
Commercial Theatre / Community Theatre Directing Experience
The Hairy Ape (director), Sanguine Theatre Company, New York City. 2011.
The Bear (director), The Bridge Theatre, New York City. 2011.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (director), Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Oklahoma City. 2011.
Same Time, Next Country (director), Tip My Cup Production Company, Chashama Theatre, New York City, 2009
Into The Woods (director) Muskogee Little Theatre, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 2008.
Panda, (director) Tip My Cup Production Company, Triad Theatre, New York City, 2008
Guests for Dinner(director) The 24 hours Plays, William Inge Theatre, Independence, Kansas. 2007
Cinderella (director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2007
Rumplestilkskin(director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2006
Snow White(director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2005
Find The Way (director) Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2004
The Trial (director) Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2003
Academic Directing Experience
Dead Man's Cell Phone (director)...............Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
Lend Me A Tenor (director).............Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (director)............. Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
Moonlight and Magnolias (director).............Southern Arkansas University, 2010.
Steel Magnolias (assistant director)..........The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre, 2010.
The Music Man (director)...............Southern Nazarene University, 2009.
Is He Dead? (director)..............The University of Oklahoma Theatre, 2009.
The Good Doctor (director)...............The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre, 2009.
Rabbit Hole(director)...................The University of Oklahoma, 2008
Romeo and Juliet (assistant director)................The University of Oklahoma, 2008.
The Proposal (director)...................The University of Oklahoma, 2007
The Love of Three Oranges (director).................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL, 2007
HONK! (director)......................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2006
I Hate Hamlet, (director)..................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2005
Into The Woods (director)................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2004.
The Runner Stumbles (director)..............The University of the Ozarks, Director, 1995
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (director)....................Bethany High School, 1991
Specialized Training
The Mint Theatre with Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, Guest Observer, New York City, NY. 2011.
The Actors Studio with Lou Antonio, Guest Observer, Hollywood, California. 2010.
Max Weitzenhoffer , Tony Award Winning Producer, Director/Producer Q&A , 2007.
American Conservatory Theatre, Youth Theatre Master Class, San Francisco, CA 2006
International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) – TAPS Training, San Francisco, CA 2006
Bunraku Puppetry Master Class, Rob Warren, San Francisco, CA 2006
American Conservatory Theatre, Dynamic Movement Master Class, San Francisco, CA 2006
Lighting Design Master Class with Michael Plain, Orlando, Florida 2002
A.C.T.R. – Actors from the London Stage, Voice/Diction and Movement Master Classes , 1992
A.C.T.R. – Actors From The London Stage, Voice/Dialects and Movement Master Classes, 1994
American College Theatre Festival Region VI, Acting Professionally – Master Class with Actor Barry Corbin, 1992
Courses Taught
Auditions and Business, Southern Arkansas University
Studies in Theatre, Southern Arkansas University
Directing, Southern Arkansas University
Advanced Acting, Southern Arkansas University
The Fundamentals of Acting, Southern Arkansas University
Voice and Diction, Southern Arkansas University.
Introduction to Public Speaking, Southern Arkansas University
Scene Study for the Actor, [DRAM 2513] The University of Oklahoma
Acting for Non-Majors, [DRAM 1503] The University of Oklahoma
Character Study for the Actor, guest instructor, The University of Oklahoma.
Performing Shakespeare, [DRAM 2523] T.A. – The University of Oklahoma
Voice and Speech II (Shakespeare) T.A. [DRAM 2643]– The University of Oklahoma
Directing II, T.A. [DRAM 3623] – The University of Oklahoma
Drama I, II, III, and IV – Gateway High School
Television Production I, II, III, and IV – Gateway High School
International Baccalaureate Theatre, Gateway High School
Acting Experience
Dreams in Clarity, Professor, SAU Digital Cinema Student Film. 2011.
Lend Me A Tenor, Henry Saunders, Southern Arkansas University Theatre. 2011.
Sooper Hero – Super Hero, Black Coffee Productions, Orlando, FL,, 2000-01
Count The Cost, Various Roles, Act One Drama Company, National Touring Company, 1994-2003.
Honey, I’m Home!, Don Donnely, Shepherd Student Conferences, Irving, TX, 1998-99
15 Seconds of Fame Segment, The Tonight's Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studios Burbank, CA, 1999.
The Miser, Harpagon, The University of the Ozarks, 1995
Absurd Person Singular, Sidney Hopcroft, The University of the Ozarks, 1994
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum, Hysterium, The University of the Ozarks, 1994
The Foreigner, Charlie Baker, The University of the Ozarks, 1993
84 Charring Cross Road, Frank Doel, The University of the Ozarks, 1992 *ACTF Region VI Mainstage
All My Sons, Chris Keller, The University of the Ozarks, 1991
Academic Design Experience
COSTUME DESIGN, The Good Doctor, Southern Arkansas University
LIGHTING/SET DESIGN, The Music Man, Southern Nazarene University
SET DESIGN, The Good Doctor, The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre
LIGHTING DESIGN, Angels Fall, The University of the Ozarks
SET DESIGN, Greater Tuna, The University of the Ozarks
SET DESIGN, Absurd Person Singular, The University of the Ozarks
Professional Memberships
Stage Director and Choreographers Society, SDC. Associate Member.
Voice and Speech Trainers Association, VASTA. Production Editor, The Voice and Speech Review.
Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society, Member.
Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, OTCA. Member.
Published Material
The Synthesis of Corporate Leadership in Directing: Sources of Power. Masters Thesis School of Drama, University of Oklahoma 2010.
The Simple Scenes Drama Kit. Shepard Publishing Company. 1998.
Community Service / Workshops
Workshop Instructor / Director. "Storytelling Through Blocking." Shetler Studios. The Bridge Theatre. New York City, NY - 2011
Workshop Clinician: Professional Audition Techniques. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Workshop Clinician: Effort Shapes In Acting. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Workshop Clinician: Working The Actor's Instrument. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Lighting Design Workshop, New Life Bible Church, Norman, Oklahoma – 2009.
Workshop Instructor: Directing: Stage Pictures, Oklahoma Community Theatre Assoc. -OCTAFEST 2008.
Workshop Instructor: Effort Shapes in Acting, Oklahoma State Thespian Festival, 2008.
Lighting Designer – “The Wizard of Oz”-Putnam West High School, Bethany, Oklahoma 2008
Lighting Designer, CenterPointe Church, Orlando, Florida 2006-2007
Scenic Designer / Lighting Designer – First Baptist Ovideo, Florida 2004
Instructor – Acting 101 – Adult Acting Class, Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2001-2003
Set Designer – The Kenworthy School, Orlando, Florida, 2002
Awards / Honors
2010 Rupel J. Jones Award for Excellence In Directing.
2009 Richard Matthews Award for Director of the Year.
2008 Rupel J. Jones Award for Outstanding Directing.
Irene Ryan Nominee, American College Theatre Festival, Region VI, 1993.
Irene Ryan Nominee, American College Theatre Festival, Region VI, 1994.
References
Rich Taylor, Dean
The University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts
Carpenter Hall, Room 104
Norman OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-7370
E-Mail: rich.taylor@ou.edu
Dr. Judith Pender, Associate Professor of Acting and Directing
The University of Oklahoma
540 Parrington Oval, Room 122
Norman, OK 73019-3021
Phone: (405) 325-5319
E-Mail: jmpender@ou.edu
Rena Cook, Associate Professor of Voice, Speech, and Dialects
The University of Oklahoma
540 Parrington Oval, Room 122
Norman, OK 73019-3021
Phone: (405) 325-4021
E-Mail: renacook@ou.edu
Rebecka Ambrosini, Professor of Voice
Southern Nazarene University School of Music
6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: 405.491.6345
E-Mail: rambros@snu.edu
Master of Fine Arts in Directing – The University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts, Leadership, Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, The University of the Ozarks, Cum Laude
Employment
Southern Arkansas University, Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting and Directing, Magnolia, AR -present.
VASTA - Voice and Speech Trainers Association, The Voice and Speech Review, Production Editor -present.
The University of Oklahoma School of Drama, Graduate Assistant, Instructor, Norman, OK – 2007-2010
Southern Nazarene University, Theatre Director (adjunct), Bethany, OK, Fall 2009
Gateway High School, International Baccalaureate Theatre Instructor, Kissimmee, Fl – 2004-2007
The Theatre Experience, Director/Producer, Celebration, FL – 2005-2007
Cornerstone Church, Creative Arts Director, .St Could, FL – 2002-2004
Black Coffee Productions, Director/Writer, Orlando, Fl – 2000-2002
Act One Drama Company, Artistic Director, Actor, National Touring Company – 1994 – 2000
The University of the Ozarks, Scene Shop Forman, Walton Fine Arts Series, Clarksville AR – 1993-1995
Commercial Theatre / Community Theatre Directing Experience
The Hairy Ape (director), Sanguine Theatre Company, New York City. 2011.
The Bear (director), The Bridge Theatre, New York City. 2011.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (director), Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Oklahoma City. 2011.
Same Time, Next Country (director), Tip My Cup Production Company, Chashama Theatre, New York City, 2009
Into The Woods (director) Muskogee Little Theatre, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 2008.
Panda, (director) Tip My Cup Production Company, Triad Theatre, New York City, 2008
Guests for Dinner(director) The 24 hours Plays, William Inge Theatre, Independence, Kansas. 2007
Cinderella (director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2007
Rumplestilkskin(director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2006
Snow White(director/producer) The Theater Experience, Celebration, Florida 2005
Find The Way (director) Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2004
The Trial (director) Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2003
Academic Directing Experience
Dead Man's Cell Phone (director)...............Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
Lend Me A Tenor (director).............Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (director)............. Southern Arkansas University, 2011.
Moonlight and Magnolias (director).............Southern Arkansas University, 2010.
Steel Magnolias (assistant director)..........The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre, 2010.
The Music Man (director)...............Southern Nazarene University, 2009.
Is He Dead? (director)..............The University of Oklahoma Theatre, 2009.
The Good Doctor (director)...............The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre, 2009.
Rabbit Hole(director)...................The University of Oklahoma, 2008
Romeo and Juliet (assistant director)................The University of Oklahoma, 2008.
The Proposal (director)...................The University of Oklahoma, 2007
The Love of Three Oranges (director).................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL, 2007
HONK! (director)......................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2006
I Hate Hamlet, (director)..................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2005
Into The Woods (director)................Gateway High School, Kissimmee, FL 2004.
The Runner Stumbles (director)..............The University of the Ozarks, Director, 1995
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (director)....................Bethany High School, 1991
Specialized Training
The Mint Theatre with Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, Guest Observer, New York City, NY. 2011.
The Actors Studio with Lou Antonio, Guest Observer, Hollywood, California. 2010.
Max Weitzenhoffer , Tony Award Winning Producer, Director/Producer Q&A , 2007.
American Conservatory Theatre, Youth Theatre Master Class, San Francisco, CA 2006
International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) – TAPS Training, San Francisco, CA 2006
Bunraku Puppetry Master Class, Rob Warren, San Francisco, CA 2006
American Conservatory Theatre, Dynamic Movement Master Class, San Francisco, CA 2006
Lighting Design Master Class with Michael Plain, Orlando, Florida 2002
A.C.T.R. – Actors from the London Stage, Voice/Diction and Movement Master Classes , 1992
A.C.T.R. – Actors From The London Stage, Voice/Dialects and Movement Master Classes, 1994
American College Theatre Festival Region VI, Acting Professionally – Master Class with Actor Barry Corbin, 1992
Courses Taught
Auditions and Business, Southern Arkansas University
Studies in Theatre, Southern Arkansas University
Directing, Southern Arkansas University
Advanced Acting, Southern Arkansas University
The Fundamentals of Acting, Southern Arkansas University
Voice and Diction, Southern Arkansas University.
Introduction to Public Speaking, Southern Arkansas University
Scene Study for the Actor, [DRAM 2513] The University of Oklahoma
Acting for Non-Majors, [DRAM 1503] The University of Oklahoma
Character Study for the Actor, guest instructor, The University of Oklahoma.
Performing Shakespeare, [DRAM 2523] T.A. – The University of Oklahoma
Voice and Speech II (Shakespeare) T.A. [DRAM 2643]– The University of Oklahoma
Directing II, T.A. [DRAM 3623] – The University of Oklahoma
Drama I, II, III, and IV – Gateway High School
Television Production I, II, III, and IV – Gateway High School
International Baccalaureate Theatre, Gateway High School
Acting Experience
Dreams in Clarity, Professor, SAU Digital Cinema Student Film. 2011.
Lend Me A Tenor, Henry Saunders, Southern Arkansas University Theatre. 2011.
Sooper Hero – Super Hero, Black Coffee Productions, Orlando, FL,, 2000-01
Count The Cost, Various Roles, Act One Drama Company, National Touring Company, 1994-2003.
Honey, I’m Home!, Don Donnely, Shepherd Student Conferences, Irving, TX, 1998-99
15 Seconds of Fame Segment, The Tonight's Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studios Burbank, CA, 1999.
The Miser, Harpagon, The University of the Ozarks, 1995
Absurd Person Singular, Sidney Hopcroft, The University of the Ozarks, 1994
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum, Hysterium, The University of the Ozarks, 1994
The Foreigner, Charlie Baker, The University of the Ozarks, 1993
84 Charring Cross Road, Frank Doel, The University of the Ozarks, 1992 *ACTF Region VI Mainstage
All My Sons, Chris Keller, The University of the Ozarks, 1991
Academic Design Experience
COSTUME DESIGN, The Good Doctor, Southern Arkansas University
LIGHTING/SET DESIGN, The Music Man, Southern Nazarene University
SET DESIGN, The Good Doctor, The University of Oklahoma Lab Theatre
LIGHTING DESIGN, Angels Fall, The University of the Ozarks
SET DESIGN, Greater Tuna, The University of the Ozarks
SET DESIGN, Absurd Person Singular, The University of the Ozarks
Professional Memberships
Stage Director and Choreographers Society, SDC. Associate Member.
Voice and Speech Trainers Association, VASTA. Production Editor, The Voice and Speech Review.
Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society, Member.
Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, OTCA. Member.
Published Material
The Synthesis of Corporate Leadership in Directing: Sources of Power. Masters Thesis School of Drama, University of Oklahoma 2010.
The Simple Scenes Drama Kit. Shepard Publishing Company. 1998.
Community Service / Workshops
Workshop Instructor / Director. "Storytelling Through Blocking." Shetler Studios. The Bridge Theatre. New York City, NY - 2011
Workshop Clinician: Professional Audition Techniques. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Workshop Clinician: Effort Shapes In Acting. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Workshop Clinician: Working The Actor's Instrument. Arkansas Thespian Festival, Arkadelphia, AR - 2011.
Lighting Design Workshop, New Life Bible Church, Norman, Oklahoma – 2009.
Workshop Instructor: Directing: Stage Pictures, Oklahoma Community Theatre Assoc. -OCTAFEST 2008.
Workshop Instructor: Effort Shapes in Acting, Oklahoma State Thespian Festival, 2008.
Lighting Designer – “The Wizard of Oz”-Putnam West High School, Bethany, Oklahoma 2008
Lighting Designer, CenterPointe Church, Orlando, Florida 2006-2007
Scenic Designer / Lighting Designer – First Baptist Ovideo, Florida 2004
Instructor – Acting 101 – Adult Acting Class, Cornerstone Church, St. Cloud, Florida 2001-2003
Set Designer – The Kenworthy School, Orlando, Florida, 2002
Awards / Honors
2010 Rupel J. Jones Award for Excellence In Directing.
2009 Richard Matthews Award for Director of the Year.
2008 Rupel J. Jones Award for Outstanding Directing.
Irene Ryan Nominee, American College Theatre Festival, Region VI, 1993.
Irene Ryan Nominee, American College Theatre Festival, Region VI, 1994.
References
Rich Taylor, Dean
The University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts
Carpenter Hall, Room 104
Norman OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-7370
E-Mail: rich.taylor@ou.edu
Dr. Judith Pender, Associate Professor of Acting and Directing
The University of Oklahoma
540 Parrington Oval, Room 122
Norman, OK 73019-3021
Phone: (405) 325-5319
E-Mail: jmpender@ou.edu
Rena Cook, Associate Professor of Voice, Speech, and Dialects
The University of Oklahoma
540 Parrington Oval, Room 122
Norman, OK 73019-3021
Phone: (405) 325-4021
E-Mail: renacook@ou.edu
Rebecka Ambrosini, Professor of Voice
Southern Nazarene University School of Music
6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: 405.491.6345
E-Mail: rambros@snu.edu
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