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Education
- Master of Fine Arts - Acting Pedagogy
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 2006 - Bachelor of Science - Speech with a concentration in Theatre
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee; summa cum laude 2003
- Master of Fine Arts - Acting Pedagogy
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Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing, Furman University Department of Theatre Arts
Greenville, South Carolina (August 2010-present)- Directing
- Creative Dramatics
- Acting I
- Introduction to Theatre
- Education Director, California Theatre Center
Sunnyvale, California (November 2006-August 2010)- Theatre Conservatory
- Internship Program
- Great Spring Musical
- International Tour to China
- Master Classes
- Youth Professional Acting Program
- Outreach Program
- Arts Alliance
- Guest Teaching Artist, Fremont High School
Sunnyvale, California (2007-2010)- Laban for Actors
- Mask Techniques Master Class
- Mask vs. mask in Commedia dell'Arte Master Class Series
- Spotlight: Musical Theatre
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2003-2006)- Acting I for Majors and Minors
- Beginning Acting for Non-Majors
- Movement II
- Musical Theatre Performance
- Introduction to Theatre
- Guest Lecturer, University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2003-2006)- Audition Techniques Master Class
- Introduction to Theatre
- Shakespeare in Appropriation
- Scholarship Day
- Children's Theatre Workshop Director, SummerTide Theatre
Gulf Shores, Alabama (Summer 2005-2006)- Beginning Actors
- Intermediate Actors
- Advanced Actors
- Acting Intensive Coordinator, Children's Hands-on Museum
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Spring 2004)- From Story to Stage
- Camp Shakespeare
- Children's Theatre Program Director, Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre
Snow Camp, North Carolina (Summer 2003)- Storytelling through Acting
- Shakespeare Is Fun
- Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing, Furman University Department of Theatre Arts
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Presentations
- Southeastern Theatre Conference
Atlanta, Georgia (March 2011)- "Commedia dell'Arte: Stock Characters for Today"
- South Carolina Theatre Association Convention
Spartanburg, South Carolina (November 2010)- "Suzuki Statues"
- Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina (September 2010)- "Audition Techniques Master Class"
- Southeastern Theatre Conference
Lexington, Kentucky (March 2010)- "Masks for the Performer, Teacher, and Director who's been Handed a Mask and Thought, 'Now What?'"
- Southeastern Theatre Conference
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Professional Memberships
- South Carolina Theatre Association (2010-present)
- Theatre Bay Area (2010-present)
- Theatre Communications Group (2010-present)
- Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies (2005-present)
- Southeastern Theatre Conference (2001-present)
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Advanced Training
- Ballroom Dancing, Fred Astaire Studios
Santa Clara, California (November 2008-May 2010)- Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Rumba, Cha-cha, and Swing with Marie Corso and Bill Ranells
- Business of Acting, Stephanie Klapper, CSA
New York, New York (March 2006)- Talkback regarding Showcases and Etiquette in the Big City
- Private Vocal Coaching, James Taylor
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2004-2006)- Legit and Belt Singing Techniques
- Paul Sills' Wisconsin Theater Game Center, Hamilton Camp
Door County, Wisconsin (July 2005)- Viola Spolin Theatre Game and Improvisation Intensive
- Singing on Stage Master Classes, Bill Reed
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (February 2005)- Theatrical Singing, Belt Singing and the Belt-mix Voice, and Song Interpretation
- Louisiana Tech Society of American Fight Directors Crayfish Boil
(April 2004, March 2005)- Rapier and Dagger with Jason Armit and David Woolley
- Single Sword with Mark Guinn, Aaron Anderson, and Cameron Kendrick
- Basic Knife with Scot Mann, Michael Chin, and Mark Guinn
- Basic Small Sword with K. Jenny Jones and Jacki Blakeney
- Basic Quarterstaff with Jacki Blakeney
- Basic Broadsword with Jacki Blakeney
- Scrappy Fighting with K. Jenny Jones and Tiza Garland
- Contemporary Violence with Aaron Anderson and Tiza Garland
- Entering the Danger Zone with Cameron Kendrick
- Rolling for Dummies with Tiza Garland and K. Jenny Jones
- Body Mapping and Movement Analysis with Ann Donahue
- University of Alabama
(August 2003-May 2006)
Steve Burch, Raphael Crystal, Tina Fitch, Tiza Garland, Peder Melhuse, Seth Panitch, Ed Williams- Acting Training based in the Stanislavski System
- Supplemented by Meisner, Strasberg, Hagen, Adler, and Spolin
- Laban, Suzuki, Grotowski, and Lecoq Movement Training
- Actor's Boot Camp - Armed and Unarmed Stage Combat
- Mask Work and Clowning
- Tai Chi
- Linklater, Lessac, Rodenberg, and Berry Vocal Training
- Directing
- Shaw, Chekhov, Ibsen, Pinter, and Mamet Styles
- Commedia dell'Arte, Shakespeare, and Neoclassical French Period Styles
- International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Scottish, Italian, Spanish, Irish, and Norwegian Dialect Training
- Jazz Dance
- Private Vocal Training and Repertoire Coaching
- Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
- Specializations in Elizabethan, Jacobean, and American Literature
- Acting Training based in the Stanislavski System
- East Tennessee State University
(August 1999-May 2003)
Karen Brewster, Pat Cronin, Bobby Funk, Melissa Shafer- Thesis: "An Actor's Approach to the Role of 'Female Greek Chorus' in How I Learned to Drive"
- Acting Training based in the Stanislavski System
- Basic Unarmed Stage Combat
- Standard American, British, and Irish Dialect Training
- Audition Techniques
- Basic Ballet, Tap, and Jazz
- Private Vocal Training
- Theatre History and Dramatic Theory
- Specializations in Restoration Literature and Musical Theatre History
- Scenic, Lighting, and Costume Design and Production
- Ballroom Dancing, Fred Astaire Studios
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Service
- Board Member, South Carolina Theatre Association
(2011-2012) - Faculty Advisor, The Order of Furman Theatre
Furman University (January 2011-present) - Faculty Advisor, Pauper Players
Furman University (November 2010-present) - Adjudicator, South Carolina Theatre Association Secondary School Festival
Spartanburg, South Carolina (November 2010) - Judge, Kappa Kappa Gamma's Reading is Fundamental Krush Pageant
Greenville, South Carolina (October 2010) - Consultant, TheatreWorks Drama School
Menlo Park, California (January-March 2010) - Presenter, Monta Vista High School Career Fair
Cupertino, California (January 2008) - Presenter, Saratoga High School Career Day
Saratoga, California (April 2007) - Performer, International Student Association Flava-Fest
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (March 2006)- “Jimmy” from Thoroughly Modern Millie
- Assistant, Southeastern Theatre Conference Workshop
Orlando, Florida (March 2006)- “Tap Your Troubles Away” with presenter, Stacy Alley
- Performer, Alpha Psi Omega West Alabama AIDS Outreach Benefit
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (December 2005)- “It's Never That Easy/I've Been Here Before” from Closer Than Ever
- Respondent, North Mississippi High School Drama Festival
Mississippi State, Mississippi (December 2004) - Adjudicator, University of Alabama Spring Forensics Competition
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (April 2004) - Departmental Recruitment, University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Spring 2004)- Organization of outreach programs and Scholarship Day
- Assistant, Southeastern Theatre Conference Workshop
Arlington, Virginia (March 2003)- “When a Kiss is Not Just a Kiss - Theatre for Social Change” with presenters, Amber Kinser and Pat Cronin
- Co-Founder, Patchwork Players
Johnson City, Tennessee (Fall 2001)
- Board Member, South Carolina Theatre Association
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Honors & Awards
- Standout Comedy Production in Silicon Valley Small Theatre Awards
“Sophie” in The White Liars and “Clea” in Black Comedy (August 2010) - University of Alabama
- Marian Gallaway Award for Distinguished Graduate Acting (May 2005)
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship (August 2003-May 2006)
- Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominations
- “Helen” in All's Well That Ends Well (April 2005)
- “Alice” in You Can't Take It With You (April 2002)
- “Margery Pinchwife” in The Country Wife (December 2001)
- "“Agnes” in Dancing at Lughnasa (April 2000)
- East Tennessee State University
- Summa Cum Laude - GPA 3.859 (May 2003)
- Bud Frank Award for Theatre Excellence (May 2003)
- Most Outstanding Theatre Student (May 2003)
- Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honorary - President and Secretary (2001-2003)
- East Tennessee State University Honors Scholar (August 1999-May 2003)
- Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region IV
- Special Commendation for Stage Management of Babe Ruth: American Hero (October 2002)
- Standout Comedy Production in Silicon Valley Small Theatre Awards