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ACTING EXPERIENCE

BA, THEATRE PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVE WRITING

Class of 2020

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa
Summa Cum Laude

PAGEANT OF AGITATING WOMEN

January - February 2020

Martha Coffin Wright & Prison Matron
Susquehanna University
Directed by Dr. Anna Andes

BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA

September - November 2019

Mina Westerman
Susquehanna University
Directed by Dr. Anna Andes

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

February - May 2019

Borachio
Susquehanna University
Directed by Nick Cardillo and Madison Niness

SILENT SKY

January - March 2019

Williamina Flemming
Susquehanna University
Directed by Caitlin Barnes

MACBETH

March - May 2018

Witch
Susquehanna University 
Directed by Nick Cardillo and Charlie Reisman

BLUE STOCKINGS

February – April 2018

Miss Blake
Susquehanna University
Directed by Dr. Anna Andes

THE MINEOLA TWINS

December 2017 – March 2018

Myra & Myrna
Susquehanna University 
Directed by Bekah Krumenacker

SHE LOVES ME

September – November 2017

Ensemble
Susquehanna University
Directed by Aaron White

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE

August – September 2017

The Other Woman & The Stranger
Susquehanna University
Directed by Laura Dougherty

COMEDY OF ERRORS
A STAGED READING

February – May 2017

Adrianna 
Susquehanna University
Directed by Michael Blaine

ALMOST, MAINE

January –  March 2017

Glory & Hope
Susquehanna University
Directed by Meaghan Wilson

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DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

Susquehanna University

January – June 2020

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, AUDIO DRAMA

Due to COVID-19 shutting down Susquehanna University in the spring of 2020, the fully staged production of A Midsummer Night's Dream was cancelled but alone side my co director, Nick Cardillo, we were able to continue on with this project, turning it into an audio drama production

September – December 2019

CARNALITY

As a final project for my senior directing class at Susquehanna University, I directed a one act titled, "Carnality". I conducted auditions along with my nine other classmates, held rehearsals starting in November, and my wonderfully talented actors took the stage in December as a part of the Student-Directed Showcase event, a second stage production of the Theatre Department at Susquehanna University.

February – May 2019

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

During my term as President of the Susquehanna University Shakespeare Club, I was charged with Co Directing our club's production of Much Ado About Nothing. With the help of Nick Cardillo, I was able to direct my first full-staged production as a part of the Susquehanna University Theatre Department's Second Stage Season

November 2017

CAULFIELD

I had the privilege of directing my first piece of theatre my sophomore year at Susquehanna University as a part of the 24-Hour Play Festival. Caulfield is an original one act I wrote also as apart of the festival.

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PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Susquehanna University

August 2019 – May 2020

PATRON SERVICES SUPERVISOR

  • Oversaw all Front of House, Publicity and Box Office company operations

  • Managed interdepartmental communication to create poster and program layouts and designs

  • Acted as assistant to the company manager

  • Entrusted to create updated policy verbiage for department handbook

November 2017 – October 2019

24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL PRODUCER

  • Co-Produced 3 Play Festivals from 2017-2019

  • Held auditions, casted, and scheduled rehearsals

  • Facilitated rehearsal schedule

August 2017  – May 2020

BOX OFFICE ASSISTANT MANAGER

  • Assisted Box Office Manager in day-to-day tasks

  • Utilized Vendini Electronic Ticketing System

  • Exhibited exceptional customer service skills

August – October 2019

ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER

  • Acted as assistant scenic designer to Asst. Prof. Caleb Stroman on Working

  • Designed skyline footlights for set

  • Assisted in design of Working letter flats

August 2017 – May 2018

COSTUME SHOP ASSOCIATE

  • Assisted in the creation of costumes for both Main Stage and Second Stage shows

  • Maintained existing wig stock organization and maintenance

  • Acted as assistant to the Wardrobe Supervisor on the Wardrobe Crew of two Main Stage Productions

August – October 2019

FIST ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

  • Acted as the backstage authority for the run of the Main Stage Production of Working The Musical

  • Managed pre-show checklist for the run of the production

  • Facilitated actor-crew as well as PSM-actor communication 

November 2018

FIRST ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

  • Acted as the backstage autnority for the run of the Second Stage, Staged Reading of the World Premier of Flint

  • Managed pre-show checklist for the run of the production

  • Facilitated actor-crew as well as PSM-actor communication 

September – October 2018

SECOND ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

  • Acted as the second in command backstage for the run of the Main Stage Production of Pippin

  • Managed Pre- and Post-Show crew checklists

  • Facilitated actor-crew communication 

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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

June – July 2018

SUMMER BLAST EDUCATION INTERN 
PEOPLE'S LIGHT, MALVERN, PA

  • Assisted in the writing and production of the Summer Blast Youth play

  • Led group in theatre related games and activities

  • Cared for children ranging from ages 8 to 18

June 2019 – December 2019

FRONT DESK STAFF MEMBER
RAZRBAR, COLLEGEVILLE, PA

  • Operated barbershop duties including: scheduling, serving drinks, customer service and maintenance

  • Responsible for opening and closing of shop; being entrusted with key access and open/close of register

  • Assisted in facilitating transfer of operations and customer data from Millennium to Squire booking system

June 2012 – Present

DAILY OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
LIFE'S PATINA, MALVERN, PA

  • Responsible for operating register, online website order processing, pricing inventory, new inventory shipment processing and inspection, wrapping and bagging of purchased items, and customer service

  • Assisted in the creation of company verbiage for promotional and publicity purposes

  • Conestoga High School Senior Internship Program Participant

June 2012- May 2020

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
& INVOLVEMENT

  • Susquehanna University Dean’s List, 4 years

  • Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society President 

  • Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society Vice-President 

  • SU Shakespeare Club President 

  • Zeta Tau Alpha Director of Membership Enrichment

  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member         

  • Published in the American Library of Poetry’s book, Talented 

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LINK TO PRINTABLE RESUME

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