CAREER FOCUS

Creative and resourceful acting coach and teacher dedicated to nurturing artists and promoting strong work ethic. Experienced in the Meisner Technique, Script Analysis/Scene Study, Impediments, Character Work and Chekhov’s Psychological Gestures. Strong desired to educate artists of any level. Seeking employment specializing in teaching acting technique and scene study.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Master of Fine Arts, Mason Gross School of the Arts (2004)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV

Bachelor of Arts (2001)

South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, CA

Young Actors Workshop (1988-1993)

EXPERIENCE

Head Acting Teacher, The Actors' Coach with Lawrence Dwyer, Santa Monica, CA (2014 - Present)

- Instruction to students in class and privately in the areas of Scene Study, Script Analysis, Cold Reads, Psychological Gestures, Improv Games, Career Planning/Goal Setting, the Meisner Technique and how to adopt positivity and passion in your work.

-Coordinated an Audition Intensive Class with Director Joe Palese and Casting Director Paul Ruddy.

Co-creator of, and Head Acting Teacher at The Paul Sorvino Meisner Intensive Acting Studio, Santa Monica, CA (2013-2015)

- Instruction to students in class four times a week in the areas of Meisner Technique Section 1A, Meisner Technique Section 1B, Impediment Class, and Creating Character.

-Worked and taught along side actor Paul Sorvino

- Drafted curriculum in Meisner Technique First year, Meisner Technique Second year, Impediment Work, Creating Character, Scene Study, Script Analysis, Auditions, Cold Reads, Career Planning/Goal Setting, Psychological Gestures, and Adopting Positivity, Passion and A Strong Work Ethic.

-Designed the website, social media accounts and promotional materials.

-Provided financial assistance to low income students.

Teacher at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2002-2004)

- Beginning Acting and Scene Study - Held classes in “acting” for majors, minors, and non majors in the areas of the Meisner Technique, Stanislavski’s Method, Script Analysis with Scene Study, Movement, Improvisation, Speech, Voice, and Terms.

-Theatre History and Appreciation Class – Held classes to undergraduate students in the areas of the History of Theater, the various components of theater, Script Analysis and Terms. Organized the observation and appreciation at local theater events for my students.

- After School Study Group – Held an after school study and research group, led discussions on all subjects related to school (including politics), discussed the pros and cons of current classrooms conditions and the ways they could be improved.

Teacher at Young Actors Workshop, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2002-2004)

 - Acting Class - Held classes in “acting” for young actors ages 8 to 15 years old.

Subjects covered: Relaxation and Connection, Script Analysis, Movement, Improvisation, Voice, Terms, and Scene Study.

-Improv. Class –Held classes in “Improvisational skills” for young actors ages 8 to 15 years old.

Subjects covered: Relaxation and Connection, Movement, Creative Expression, Theater Games, and Creating Character.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Personal Fitness Trainer, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY (1997-2000)

            - Trained clients with special needs (i.e. advanced HIV) in nutrition and physical fitness.

FOH Manager at Fat Fish Restaurant, West Hollywood, CA (2004-2011)

            - Supervision of basic operational procedures in the dining room and kitchen.

            -Maintain guest and employee relations, food quality, and consistency.