Education

Degrees & Certificates

2005 M. F. A. Theatre Performance Florida Atlantic University

  • Thesis: “Elizabeth Vaughn Robedeaux; An Exploration of a Blooming Rose.” A complete character study, and documentation of acting process with culmination in creative product.

2002 B. F. A. Theatre PerformanceTexas Christian University

  • Focus in Voice & Speech, Stanislavski & Shakespeare.

2002 Certification of Achievement: Shakespeare Judith Shakespeare Co, Colin County Community College Plano

  • 3 week intensive Shakespeare training focusing on utilization of text, language, punctuation, sound and body exploration to embody Shakespearean and contemporary Characters.

Other Training

February 2011 Lenard Petit “Checkhov Movement Workshop,”

October 2003 Saben Epstein “Style Analysis Master Class,”

February 2003 Benny Sato-Ambush “Audition Master Class,”

July 2000 Frank Berry “Shakespeare Workshop,”

‘98-‘99 Theatre Studies Elon University

  • Voice and Movement, Modern Dance, Mediation, French, Global Studies, Winter Term Theatre Studio (Stage Management), Theatre Workshop- Acting Lend Me a Tenor, Fall Stage Management: Children of Eden,

Instruction

Theatrical Instruction

  • 2010-2011Adjunct Professor Florida Atlantic University
  • 2008-2011 Director of Drama, Artistic Soul Studios
  • Musical Theatre ages 9-12
  • Drama Cabaret ages 5-14
  • Pantomime ages 12-16
  • Dramatic Play- ages 4-7
  • Drama Workshop ages 7-11, 12-18
  • 2008-2011 Job Training- Technical Theatre, Barry Kaye Auditorium Boca Raton, FL.
  • October 2011 “Dialects British & German in 3 parts” Olympic Heights High School Boca Raton, FL.
  • October 2008 “Introduction to Acting Workshop” St. Mark’s Episcopal Middle School, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • July 2008 Shakespeare & Vocal Coach, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Weathervane Playhouse.
  • January 2007 “Acting Techniques for the Doctor’s Office” 2 Part Workshop Series, Professional VisionCare Inc. Westerville, OH

  • 2006-2008 Rosebriar Shakespeare Co
  • Vocal Coach, “Tales of the Grotesque: An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe”.
  • “Characterization: 3D physical exploration of Shakespeare’s Characters” Merry Wives of Windsor,
  • Voice & Shakespeare Coach, MacBeth
  • “ Shakespeare Workshop: Clarity in Text and Thought”
  • Spring & Fall 2005 Workshop Assistant Hampstead Players: Movement, Voice & Speech.
  • January 2005 Interim Adjunct Professor Florida Atlantic University
  • “Appreciation of Theatre”
  • Acting 2
  • 2003-2004 Adjunct/Graduate Assistant Florida Atlantic University
  • Fall 2003 & Fall 2004 Acting 1
  • 2003-2004 TA: “Voice for the Actor: Kristin Linklater Technique”
  • 2003-2004 TA: “Speech for the Actor: IPA & Dialects”
  • Fall 2004 TA: “Movement for the Actor: Character”

Non-Theatrical Instruction

  • 2008-2011 Substitute Teacher Pre-K- 8, All Subject Areas, St. Mark’s Episcopal Schools
  • 2006-2008 Training Manager Patient Relations Division. “Patient Relations and Introduction to Professional VisionCare”, Professional VisionCare Inc.
  • 2006 Substitute Teacher Prospect Mountain High School, Alton NH

DIRECTING

2008-2011 Director of Drama Artistic Soul Studios

  • Recital Pieces
  • America!, When You’re a Jet, Hard Knock Life
  • Class Developed Works
  • Mime Scene “The Box”
  • “Sherlock Wolf”
  • Cabaret 2010

2010 Grease Jr, Weathervane Young Artist Repertory

2009 Assistant Director Oliver!, St. Mark’s Episcopal

2008 Much Ado About Nothing, Rosebriar Shakespeare Co

2007 Merry Wives of Windsor, Rosebriar Shakespeare Co

2001 Frog Prince Continued, Lakes Region Summer Theatre

2000 Too True to Be Good, Directing Studio Texas Christian University

1996-1997 Assistant Director, Children’s Workshop Theatre, Weathervane Playhouse

1996 Fractured Fairy Tales: Reader’s Theatre, Lincoln Middle School & Newark High School

ACTING

Theatre

Shawna DuChamps

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Coyote On A Fence

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The Alliance Theatre Lab

“Olga Knipper”

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I Take Your Hand in Mine

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The Edge Theatre

Kitty

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Silent Heroes

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Women’s Theatre Project

Titania

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Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Weathervane Playhouse

Jo March

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Little Women

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Bread & Circus Theatre

Miss Whittington

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Not Now Darling

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Bread & Circus Theatre

Kathryn

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Taming of the Shrew

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Rosebriar Shakespeare Co

Witch1/LadyMacDuff/Young Siward/Murderer 1/Msngr

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MacBeth

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Rosebriar Shakespeare Co

Marilyn Monroe

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Final Hours of Norma Jean

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The Edge Theatre

3 Women

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Boys Next Door

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Palm Beach Drama Works

Cassandra

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Cassandra

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The Edge Theatre

Juliet

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Shakespeare 2

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Hampstead Players

Pinoccio / Pinoccio / Hampstead Players
Hamlet, King Henry / Shakespeare 1 / Hampstead Players

Penny Sycamore

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You Can't Take it With You

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Summer Repertory Theatre

Jackie Corryton

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Hay Fever

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Summer Repertory Theatre

Elizabeth / Courtship & Valentine’s Day / Florida Atlantic University

Lady Fidget

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The Country Wife

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Florida Atlantic University

Marjorie

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Extremities

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Texas Christian University

Voice Over

Esther

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Gentlemen Prefer Idiots

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Centauro Communications

Various Voices

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La Luna

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Centauro Communications

Reporter

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The Laramie Project

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Florida Atlantic University Graduate Productions

Special Skills
Dialects: British RP, Cockney, Irish, American Southern : North Carolina & Texas regions.
Other Talents/Skills: Marilyn Monroe Impersonation, FrenchHorn, Drive Manual & Automatictransmissions, Crochet, Hand & Machine Stitch,
*Acting Instruction , Directing, Technician resume's available upon request .

Management & Technical Theatre Experience

Management

Asst. Stage Manager

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2010

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Grease Jr.

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Pinecrest Elementary, Boca Raton, FL

General Manager

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2009

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Finance & Payroll Manager, House Manager, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Departmental Manager, Public Relations Assistant & Event Coordinator.

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Weathervane Playhouse

Stage Manager

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2008

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Annie Get Your Gun

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Weathervane Playhouse

General Manager

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2008

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Finance & Payroll Manager, House Manager, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Departmental Manager, Public Relations Assistant & Event Coordinator.

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Weathervane Playhouse

Manager

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2006-08

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Manager of Patient Relations

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Professional VisionCare Inc.

Stage Manager

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2005

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Hair, Beauty & The Beast, The King & I

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Lakes Region Summer Theatre

Co-Tour Manager

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2005-2006

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Shakespeare I/Pinoccio, Christmas Carol/Oliver Twist

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Hampstead Stage Co.

Stage Manager

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2001

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Brigadoon, Big River

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Lakes Region Summer Theatre

Stage Manager

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1999

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Room Service

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DeSoto Community Theatre

Other Technical Experience

Technical Assistant

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2010-11

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Light Board Op, Spot Op, Electrician, Assistant Audio, Stage Management, Deck Crew, Wardrobe Crew, Load-In/Out,

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Parker Playhouse

Technician Assistant / 2010-11 / Light Board Op,Spot Op, Electrician, Assistant Audio, Stage Management, Deck Crew, Wardrobe Crew, Load-In/Out, / Aventura Performing Arts Center

Technician/Assistant Manager

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2008-11

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Light Board Op, Electrician, Assistant Audio, Stage Management, Deck Crew, Wardrobe Crew, Load-In/Out, Spot Op, Train new employees & students.

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Barry Kaye Auditorium

Special Skills: Drive Manual & Automatictransmissions, Crochet, Hand & Machine Stitch, Serge, Quick Change,
Familiar with Consoles: Ion, ETC Express, Yamaha 42 CH MX4000, Allen & Heath 16 CH mixer.

Written Works, Awards & Honors:

2011 “Kairos” Wordpress Blog,

2003 Irene Ryan Nomination for “Elizabeth” in Courtship & Valentine’s Day, Florida Atlantic University

2002 Joshua Logan Fellowship Recipient, Florida Atlantic University

2002 “Writing Portfolio” Award for Excellence, Texas Christian University

2002 Irene Ryan Nomination for : Cora in Rhimers of Eldritch, Quad C Theatre