Curriculum Vitae

Education

M.F.A. Directing

Baylor University (Waco, TX 2012)

M.A. Speech/Theatre          

Louisiana Tech University (Ruston, LA 2005)

B.A. Theatre Arts

University of Saint Mary (Leavenworth, KS  2003)                                        

Certifications & Professional Development      

Society of American Fight Directors – Teacher Certification Workshop (Winston-Salem, NC)

Certified Teacher (2012)  |  Certified in Theatrical Firearms Safety (2012)

Intimacy Directors and Coordinators – ID Certification (Jan 2022)

Graduate/Certificate of Completion – Summer Intensive School for Theatre Creators

Intensive training in Neutral, Larval, Character, Commedia, and Red Nose masks (2019)

Scuola Internazionale Dell’Attore Comico (Reggio Emilia, Italy)

Over 180 contact hours of Commedia training under Master Antonio Fava  |   Certificate of Mastery (Summer 2011)

Graduate/Certificate of Completion - International Course of Theatrical Biomechanics of Meyerhold (2017)

  Intensive Biomechanical training under Master Gennadi Bogdanov

Certificate of Completion – Summer Intensive School for Theatre Creators (2019)

Neutral, Larval, Character, Commedia, and Red Nose masks

Selected Directing Experience

The Interference - University of Central Florida (2022)

The Wolves - University of Central Florida (2021)

Beat Bugs - Orlando Rep (2019)

Water by the Spoonful - University of Central Florida (2019)

She Kills Monsters - University of Central Florida (2018)

After Orlando - Orlando Shakespeare Theatre (2017)

An Octoroon - University of Central Florida (2017)

Clybourne Park - University of Central Florida (2016)

We Are Proud to Present... - University of Mississippi (2014)

All Hallowed (Asst. Director) - Waco Civic Theatre (2012)

Der Schulmeister - Central Texas Opera (2012)

The Ruby Sunrise - Baylor University (2011)

Anna in the Tropics (Asst. Director) - Baylor University (2011)

iGrad (Devised Work) - Baylor Graduate School (2011)

Heart’s Desire - Baylor University (2010)

OTMA - Baylor University (2010)

Carniopolis (Devised Work)  - Baylor University (2010)

The Complete History of America, Abrgd - Louisiana Tech University (2005)

Little Red Riding Hood Reloaded - Louisiana Tech University (2004)                                            

New Script Development / Dramaturgy                          

Art that Changed the World: The Siege of Leningrad - Baylor University (2012)

iGrad - Baylor Graduate School (2010)

Carniopolis: Lost - Baylor University (2010)

Food Fight: Combat for Charity - Louisiana Tech University (2005)

Little Red Riding Hood Reloaded - Louisiana Tech University (2004)

Byron - Louisiana Tech University (2003)                                                                          

Publications and Academic Presentations

Article: “The Quadruple Threat: The Importance of Stage Violence Education in the Post-Secondary Musical Theatre Sphere” Voice and Speech Review (Oct. 2020)   DOI: 10.1080/23268263.2020.1831761

“Biomechanics and Full-Body Storytelling” Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance Conference (Jan. 2018)

Article: “(Re)creating the Company: Tracing the Roots and Implications of the Dallas Theater Center’s Brierley Resident Acting Company (Jan. 2014)

Performance Review: “How We Got On.” Ecumenica. (Spring 2013)

Performance Review: “Death Tax.” Texas Theatre Journal. (Jan. 2013)

“Flirting, Farting, and Wacking People on the Head: Commedia dell’Arte and its Application in Acting and Directing.” Mid-America Theatre Conference (Chicago, IL) Directing Symposium (Spring 2012)

Performance Review: “Bob: A Life in Five Acts.” Texas Theatre Journal. (Jan. 2012)

“GI Joe – The Girl – American Hero: A Sculptural Analysis of Femininity Portrayed in The GI Joe Toy Line.” (Bloomington, IN)  Indiana University Graduate Symposium on Theatre and Performance Studies (2011)

“Finding Carniopolis: Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty as a Model of Theatrical Creation.” Mid-America Theatre Conference (Minneapolis, MN) Directing Symposium, (2011)

“Known by the Company that They Keep: An Examination of Dallas Theater Center’s Brierley Resident Acting Company.” Mid-America Theatre Conference (Minneapolis, MN) History Symposium, Minneapolis (2011)

“You Can Fly, I Can Watch.” Mid-America Theatre Conference (Cleveland, OH) Directing Symposium (2010)

“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Bea: Semiotics and the role of Bea Wistad in Craig Wright’s Molly’s Delicious.” The Horton Foote American Playwrights Festival, (Waco, TX) Playwright’s Symposium (2009)

Service 

Service to the Profession

Committee Member                              SAFD Certified Teacher Professional Development Committee        Gun Safety Training                              Orlando Shakespeare Theatre         Respondent                                           Kennedy Center/Am. College Theatre Festival (Region IV)     On Site and Teaching Coordinator         Tourist Trap - SAFD sanctioned workshop        

Service to the University of Central Florida

Consultant                                            UCF Active Shooter Training Video                                  

Service to the College of Arts and HumanitieS

Faculty Advisor                                    The Improv Academy                                                                

Service to Theatre UCF

 Faculty Acting Coach                            KCACTF Irene Ryan Nominees Reviewer                                              Student Portfolio reviews                                                Faculty Advisor                                     Traditional FTIC BA Theatre Students                              Adjudicator/Reviewer                           Departmental Entrance, Season Auditions, Departmental Exit Critiques Member                                                Scholarship and Recruitment Committee                                                     Member                                                BFA Acting Curriculum Task Force Teaching Coordinator               Theatre UCF Stage Combat Intensive          Recruitment and Workshop Presenter   North Texas Drama Auditions, South Eastern Theatre Conference, Florida Thespians      Stage Movement Consultant                  Assist with stage combat and firearm safety Faculty Mentor                                     Directing Mentor for Danielle Miller’s production of Asymmetry        Faculty Mentor                                     Mentor for Austin Davis’ Fight Direction of An Octoroon       

Service to Community, Public Schools, and other Learning Communities

Guest Artist                                          Florida Thespians Conference Adjudicator                                           District 14 Thespians Competition                                               Adjudicator                                           Osceola Portfolio and Audition Review Adjudicator                                           The English-Speaking Union - Shakespeare competition         Invited instructor/choreographer            Timber Creek High School Invited instructor/choreographer            Freedom High School                                                        

Service to the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre

Faculty Advisor                                    Advise incoming freshman students                            Recruitment                                          Attend recruiting events for perspective students                   Stage Movement Consultant                  Assist with stage combat and firearm safety                         

Service to McLennan Community College Department of Theatre

Box Office Manager                              Daily and night of performance box office operations Box Office, Manager/Staff

Professional Organizations                                              

Member, Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)                 2003 – Present

The Association of Theatre Movement Educators (ATME)        2012 – Present

Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC)                                        2009 – Present

Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA)                               2009 – Present

Grants and Awards

2018 – 2019 Academic Year                   

Advancement of Early Career Researchers Grant – “Lecoq: Mask and Movement ”– Lead PI                  $9,116

2017 – 2018 Academic Year               

Technology Fee Grant – “Physical Theatre Training Program” – Lead PI                 $58,989 

Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (FCTL) Summer Conference “Directing Course Revision”                                                                                        $800

Student Tuition Grant – SAFD Sanctioned Workshop “Philly Cheesesteak”              $350

2016 – 2017 Academic Year              

LIFE Grant – “Stage Combat Storage Proposal” – Co PI                                               $600

LIFE Grant – “Guest Artist Proposal” – Lead PI                                                           $900

Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (FCTL) Summer Conference “Directing New Plays: Advanced Directing Class Focused on New Work”                       $800

2015 – 2016 Academic Year

Technology Fee Grant – “Performing Arts Armory Technology Grant” – Lead PI      $28,912

LIFE Grant – “Stage Combat and Actor Training Proposal”                                           $700

2011 – 2012 Academic Year

Academic Presentation Award                     Travel to Indiana University                                      $300

Academic Presentation Award                     Travel to MATC, Chicago, IL                                       $300

Director Development/Research Award     Travel to Humana New American Play Festival    $500   

2010 – 2011 Academic Year

Director Development/Research Award     Scoula Internazionale Dell’Attore Comico              $2,500

Academic Presentation Award                  Travel to MATC, Minneapolis, MN                             $300

Director Development/Research Award     Travel to Humana New American Play Festival     $1,000

2009 – 2010 Academic Year

Academic Presentation Award                   Travel to MATC, Cleveland, OH                                   $300

Director Development/Research Award    Travel to Humana New American Play Festival    $1,000

2007 – 2009

Project Discovery Grant                             Secured grant From Dallas Theater Center               $8,000