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City Lights Youth Theatre, New York, NY                          (2004-2001 semester)
After School Drama Immersion Program
Teaching Artist

2004 Creating an after school drama workshop; directing original student inspired scenes for a junior high school multi-cultural program for the spring of 2004.
2003 Co-teaching a process oriented after school class for students aged 9-11 using theatre games and exercises that focused on the exploration and application of character traits such as: responsibility, citizenship, fairness, trustworthiness and respect with a final sharing presented to their peers, parents and teachers.
2002 Directed an all-school (junior high students) performance of the musical The Wiz collaborating with the school musical director and art teacher and puppet maker to involve students in every aspect of the production.
2001 Developed an after school program for junior high school students using physical and vocal warm-ups, lead-in and main activities, journal entries and closing rituals in a workshop setting. The process was focused on creating an original performance piece, written by the students using their journal entries as a final sharing.

Village of the Arts and Humanities, Phila.,PA                            (summer 2000)
Creative Dramatics Instructor

Developed a curriculum for a six week program with students ranging in age from six to eighteen incorporating the use of journals, physical and vocal warm-ups and a variety of theatre games used to develop attention, focus, articulation, projection and imagination skills.

Camden School of Music And Art, Camden, NJ                         (summer 2000)
Creative Dramatics Instructor
Developed a curriculum with the focus of helping each student develop a more sensitive instrument and a greater appreciation for using mind, body and spirit to enhance the depth of their personal expression.

City of Philadelphia, Department of Recreation, Performing Arts Division,
Phila., PA
Creative Dramatics Instructor                                                                      (Jan 2000-May 2000)
Through the use of theatre games and exercises, students ranging in age from six to twelve, from two different recreation centers were coordinated in a final performance of an African fable crafted for the stage, using masks, drums and choreographed movement.

Venture Theatre, Philadelphia, PA                                                   (1998-2000)
Actor/Instructor
Performed both individually and with a team, interactive workshops for Theatre For Learning, a program that went into schools, using an array of theatre techniques and the dramatic process to facilitate learning and exploration.
Student Group Sales Coordinator
Responsible for initiating contact and developing a rapport with high schools, colleges and organizations to book groups for the performance season. Facilitated pre and post performance discussions for high school students prior to mainstage performances.

Freedom Theatre / Girls on the Move / Stageworks Touring Company
Philadelphia, PA & Camden, NJ                                                       (1995-1998)
Drama Instructor
Responsible for teaching the fundamentals, terminology and techniques of the chosen discipline and it’s auxiliary subjects to students ranging from 7 to 18 years of age. Encouraged the originality and personal development of each student while creating ideas and exercises using theatre techniques and improvisations for scene work and scripted monologues.

Emerson College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in community & Educational Theatre

SKILLS

Professional make-up artist, poet, modern & improvisational dance, singer, director of children’s theatre.

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