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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
*Creative, accomplished theatre practitioner with
exceptionally broad experience in all aspects of theatre production – including
small professional & community theatre directing, producing,
artistic direction, dramaturgy, acting coaching, and backstage
technologies.
*Over 25 years directing—classics, contemporary, musicals,
new works
*Currently the Associate Artistic Director at the Pear Avenue
Theatre in Mountain
View.
*Over 20 years teaching on college and secondary levels-- in theatre arts, dramatic
literature,
Acting/Directing,
musical theatre, and interdisciplinary arts.
*Holder of a PhD. in Drama and a Calif. Secondary Credential in English/Drama.
*Winner of the prestigious Dean Goodman Choice Award for Direction of The
Seagull,
Fall
2003.
*WAVE Silicon Valley Small Theatre Award, Best Classical Production, Long
Day’s
Journey
Into
Night,
Fall 2006.
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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
1998-Present:
Instructor, Drama, Jordan Middle School
All aspects of theatre
for 6, 7 and 8 grades, including acting,
directing, literature, and
stage technologies. Direct/produce
8-10 plays per year,
both in-class and after-school.
1989-1998: Instructor, English & Theatre
Arts, De Anza College
English Composition classes on all
levels, from remedial to advanced,
including critical
studies of essays, poetry, literature and film.
Theatre Appreciation,
Theatre History, and Oral Interpretation; also
curriculum revision
& update, events promotions and market research.
1997-2000: Instructor, English, Menlo College
English Composition
classes in Freshman sequence; critical thinking,
persuasive writing,
writing with research.
1996: Instructor, Dramatic Literature, Foothill
College
Dramatic Literature
courses for Foothill Theater Conservatory.
1992: Instructor, Dramatic Arts, University
of Calif.-Berkeley
Contemporary Dramatic
Literature (Upper Div. & Graduate), Graduate
Theory Seminar, Graduate
seminar in scholarly writing.
1986-1989: Assistant Professor, English, University
of Tennessee
Freshman Composition,
Literary Theory & Criticism, Introduction to
Drama, Modern Continental
Drama, Modern American and British Drama;
also search & hire
committee, curriculum development & scheduling.
Summer 1987: NEH Fellow, "Postmodern Performance
and Modern Drama,"
Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee;
director, Herbert Blau.
1985-1986: Assistant Editor, Theatre Journal
Manuscript review,
proofreading and editing, Journal correspondence,
input on development
and layout.
1983-1985: Instructor and Head Teaching Assistant
University of Washington;
Intro to Theatre, Play Analysis, Theory
colloquium; curriculum
development, coordination of class materials,
supervision of T.A.s
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RELATED EXPERIENCE:
2005-present: Teacher, Bay Area Shakespeare/Advanced Acting
Workshop
Advanced Shakespeare training for teens; summer program
2004-present: Founder/Exec. Dir., Advanced Acting Academy
Summer professional training program for ages 14-19; acting technique
workshops in AM,
rehearsal for full production in PM; partnered with TheatreWorks
and BootStrap Foundation.
2003-present: Master Teacher, The California
Arts Project
Curriculum development for NCLB teacher training in the arts project;
mentor teacher in professional development project re Standards
& Assessment in the arts
2003-present: Theatre Reviewer, Palo Alto
Weekly
Numerous published reviews of local theatre & opera performances
2002-present: Co-founder & Associate
Artistic Director, Pear Avenue Theatre:
Non-profit theatre organization for promotion of new and rarely-seen
theatre works,
scene study, playwriting workshops, staged readings, and local
talent. Mt. View, CA. Director of season openers and world premieres,
Scene Study teacher, Resident Dramaturg.
2001-2003: Presenter & Teacher/Leader,
The California Arts Project
Participant, Invitational Institute, 2001. Presenter at Summer
Shakespeare Arts
Institute, Santa Cruz, 2002, and Midsummer Arts Institute, San
Jose, 2002 & 2003.
Development of new teacher-training curriculum under NCLB funding,
2004.
1999-present: Technology Mentor
Extensive staff development in use of technology in the classroom;
coach for other
teachers re technology and applications. Jordan Middle School,
Palo Alto.
1998-present: Co-founder, Bootstrap Foundation
Non-profit theatre and arts producing organization, dedicated
to promoting new and
original works and youth theatre. Resident Dramaturg. Produced
2 AEA shows: Magic Theatre, S.F., 1999 and Mt. View Center for
Performing Arts, 2001. Director, Youth summer acting training
program, Advanced Acting Academy, 2004.
1997-2000: Youth Director/Education Coordinator
Design and implementation of social and educational programs for
middle school and
high school age youth, including dramatic productions, music,
entertainment, and
study. Wesley Church, Palo Alto
1997: Chair, Curriculum Committee
Curriculum research and development for proposed girls middle
school. Volunteer
coordination, fundraising, recruitment. Girls Middle School, Portola
Valley.
1994-1999: Chair, Administrative Council
Management of diverse program committees, including finance, worship,
outreach.
Production of fundraising, social and community events. Handle
all church public
relations. Manage/monitor budget, site management. Wesley Church,
Palo Alto.
1996-1998: Special Events Director
Director of three in-house theatre events. Channing House, Palo
Alto.
1991-1997: Vice President/Theatre Liaison
Produced and managed all extra-curricular arts programs, cultural
assemblies, health & safety, disaster preparation and other
committees. Producer/Director of annual all-
school Talent Show and School Play. Creator/coordinator/manager
of After-School
Enrichment Program. Initiated & managed direct-mail fundraising
campaign.
Escondido Elementary, Palo Alto.
1993-1999: Associate Editor, Cowboys &
Indians magazine
High-end bimonthly magazine devoted to Western history, art, lifestyles,
interiors,
music and collectibles. Read, edited and proofread all copy. Wrote
articles and misc
copy. Administrative and marcomm duties, including public relations.
Developed
editorial and performed research. Reviewed books and CDs.
1970-1980: Senior Underwriter
Managed accounts for 37 agencies in No. Calif. territory. Increased
business by 20%. Supervised, trained, evaluated junior staff and
clerks. Extensive business development and marcomm duties.
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THEATER PRODUCTION
EXPERIENCE -- HIGHLIGHTS:
Small Professional/Community
Theatre – (WP = World Premiere)
Perfect Wedding Hawdon, Palo Alto Players, 2008.
Pear Slices 2008 (Dramaturg) Vrs. Pear Ave. Theatre, 2008
The Light in the Piazza Lucas/Guettel Palo Alto Players,
2008.
Three Sisters Chekhov/Lucas Pear Ave. Theatre, 2007.
Noises Off Frayn Palo Alto Players, 2007.
Pear Slices 2007 (Dramaturg) Vrs. Pear Avenue Theatre,
2007.
A Doll’s House Ibsen Pear Ave. Theatre, 2007.
Long Day’s Journey into Night O’Neill (See AWARDS)
Pear Ave. Theatre, 2006.
The Belle of Amherst Luce Pear Avenue Theatre, 2006.
The Laramie Project Kaufman Adv. Acting Academy, 2006.
Private Lives Coward Palo Alto Players, 2006.
Pear Slices 2006 (Dramaturg) Vrs. Pear Avenue Theatre, 2006.
Night of the Iguana Williams Pear Avenue Theatre, 2005.
Once in a Lifetime Kaufman & Hart Adv. Acting Academy, 2005.
The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Busch Palo Alto Players,
2005.
Veracruz (Dir/Dram) John Levin WP, Pear Ave. Theatre, 2004.
The Dining Room Gurney Adv. Acting Academy, 2004.
A Beautiful Home for the Incurable Ian Walker (Dir/Dram) WP,
Pear Avenue Theatre, 2004.
The Seagull (See AWARDS) Chekhov/Stoppard Pear Ave. Thea., 2003.
Vehicle (Dir/Dram) Elyce Melmon WP, Pear Avenue Theatre, 2003.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession Shaw Pear Ave Theatre, 2002.
Just So Stories Kipling/Briggs PA Children’s Theatre, 2002.
The Princess and the Pea Litfin PA Children’s Theatre,
2001.
The Pied Piper Briggs PA Children's Theatre, 2000.
The History of ThingsThat Never Happened (Dram) Hilfinger WP,
Magic Thea., S.F. 1999 (AEA)
Ragged Child Shipley & Brewer PA Children's Theatre, 1999.
Harvey Chase Channing House, Palo Alto, 1997
Love, Lit & Repair Manuals Sharmon Hilfinger Palo Alto, 1997
The Physicists (Dramaturg) Durrenmatt Foothill College, 1996
Lysistrata (Dramaturg) Aristophanes Burgess Thea., Menlo Park,
1993
An Ideal Mother (Dramaturg) Sharmon Hilfinger WP, Burgess Thea.,
MP, 1992
Red Cross Sam Shepard Actor’s Ark Thea., SF, 1981
Educational Theatre - Highlights -
Cheaper by the Dozen Gilbreth/Carey Jordan M.S., 2008
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Ashman/Mencken Jordan M.S.,
2007
Hay Fever! Coward Jordan M.S., 2007
Guys & Dolls Loesser,Swerling Jordan M.S., 2006
Fools Simon Jordan M.S., 2006
The Visit Duerrenmatt Jordan M.S., 2006
Oklahoma! Rodgers & Hammerstein Jordan MS, 2005.
The Curious Savage Patrick Jordan M.S., 2005.
As You Like It Shakespeare Jordan M.S., 2005.
Hello, Dolly! Herrman Jordan M.S., 2004.
Arsenic & Old Lace Kesselring Jordan M.S., 2004
Stage Door Kaufman & Ferber Jordan M.S., 2004.
Oliver! Bart Jordan M.S., 2003.
Importance of Being Earnest Wilde Jordan M.S., 2003.
Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare Jordan M.S., 2003.
The Crucible Miller Jordan MS, 2003.
The Music Man Willson Jordan MS, 2002.
Legend of Sleepy Hollow Irving Jordan MS, 2002.
General Valley Hospital/The Lottery Vrs. Jordan MS, 2002
Our Town Wilder Jordan MS, 2002.
Bye Bye Birdie Strouse & Kanin Jordan MS, 2001.
The Man Who Came To Dinner Kaufmann & Hart Jordan MS, 2001.
Annie! Meehan/Strouse/Kanin Jordan MS, 2000.
Cinderella Martens Jordan MS, 2000.
Alice in Wonderland Martens Jordan MS, 2000.
The Mouse That Roared Wibberley/Sergel Jordan MS, 2000.
Oklahoma! Rodgers & Hammerstein Jordan MS, 1999
You Can't Take It With You Kaufman & Hart Jordan MS, 1999
Blood Relations Pollock (Dramaturg) U. of W., 1986
Private View Havel (Dramaturg) U. of W., 1985
Portrait of Dora Cixous (Dramaturg) U. of W., 1985
Three More Sleepless Nights Churchill (Dramaturg) U. of W., 1985
Taboo Subjects, original performance piece. Originator/Director;
U. of W., 1984
The Rook - Lawrence Osgood. Director; S.F.S.U.,
1981
Talley's Folly - Lanford Wilson. Director; S.F.S.U.,
1980
Inherit the Wind - Lawrence and Lee - Co-Director, S.F.S.U.,
1980
"Summer Stock '80" - Producing Director's Assistant
- S.F.S.U., 1980
Carnival - Stewart & Merrill - Co-Director, S.F.S.U.,
1980
Twelfth Night - Shakespeare - Asst. Director, S.F.S.U.,
1980
The Stanford Savoyards Stage Mgmt., Props, Makeup, Chorus - 1973-78
Kiss Me, Kate - Makeup, Chorus - Sunnyvale Players, 1977
The Bad Seed Stage Mgmt, Univ. of the Pacific, 1967
Palo Alto Community, Teen Players, Children’s Theater -
Active from 1956-1966
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PUBLICATIONS:
"Realism, Narrative and the
Feminist Playwright: A Problem of Reception."
In Feminist Theatre
and Theory, ed. Keyssar, MacMillan, 1996.
"The Comstock Heritage: A Legacy in Silver." Cowboys &
Indians, Spring 1994
"Galisteo, San Francisco." Cowboys & Indians, Winter 1993/94.
"Directing Dora: Theory into Practice." With C. Sumption. In Upstaging
Big
Daddy: Feminist Directing
and Dramaturgy, eds. Donkin & Clement, U.
Michigan Press, 1993.
"Focus on the Body: Pain, Praxis and Pleasure in Feminist Performance
Art."
In Critical Theory
and Performance, eds. Reinelt & Roach, U. of
Michigan Press, 1992.
"Kennedy's Body Politic: The Mulatta, Menses and the Medusa."
In The
Theatre of Adrienne
Kennedy, eds. Overbeck & Jackson, U. of
Minnesota Press, 1992.
"Studies in Entertainment, Modleski: Review." Theatre
Journal, March 1989.
"Realism, Narrative and the Feminist Playwright." Modern Drama,
March 1989.
"Women's Performance Art: Feminism & Postmodernism." Theatre
Journal May 1988.
"Women in Popular Culture." In Handbook of American Popular
Culture,
ed. Inge, Greenwood
Press, 1989.
"Film Feminisms by Mary C. Gentile: Review." Theatre Journal,
Oct. 1987.
"Female Body as Text in Women's Performance Art." In Women
in American
Theatre, Second
Ed., eds. Jenkins & Chinoy, Crown, 1987.
"The Art of Performance and Theater: Review." High Performance,
June 1985.
"Rachel Rosenthal: Performance Artist." Women & Performance
2:2, Fall 1985.
"From Formalism to Feminism." With Sue-Ellen Case. Theater,
May 1985.
"Intiman Theatre." In American Theatre Companies: A Historical
Encyclopedia, Vol.
III, ed. Durham, Greenwood Press, 1989.
"Women in Vaudeville." The Vaudeville Project, Washington
State Commission
on the Humanities,
May 1984.
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CONFERENCE PAPERS:
"Women in Comedy." Moderator.
ATHE Natl Conv., San Francisco, August 1996.
"Kennedy's Body Politic." ATHE Nat'l Conv., Seattle, August 1991.
"The Limits of Discourse: Pleasure in Feminist Performance." ATHE
Nat'l
Convention, Chicago,
1990.
"The Politics of Identity." Women and Theatre Conference, Chicago
1990.
"'The Body Has No Apparatus'." ATHE Nat'l Conv., New York, August
1989.
"Women's Performance Art: Constructing the Social Subject."
"New Languages
for the Stage" Conference,
U of Kansas, October 1988.
"Realism and the Feminist Playwright." International feminist
theory
conference, Inter-University
Centre, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, May 1988.
"Feminist Drama: New Poetics/New Politics," MLA National Convention,
San
Francisco, December
1987. Panel organizer and presentor.
"Feminist Dramaturgy: Theory into Practice," ATHE Nat'l Convention,
Chicago, August 1987.
On Portrait of Dora by Helene Cixous.
"Realism and the feminist text: Dos Lesbos," Women and Theatre
Conference,
Chicago, August 1987.
"Writing the Body: Female Body as Text in Women's Performance
Art." School
of Critical Theory,
on Helene Cixous, U. d'Utrecht, Netherlands,
June 1987.
"The Deconstruction of Gender in Women's Performance Art." MLA
National
Convention, Chicago,
Dec. 1985.
"Rachel Rosenthal: Theatre or Performance Art?" ATA National
Convention,
Toronto, August 1985.
"From Performance Art to Postfeminism." Competitive Panel
in Feminist
and Dramatic Theory,
ATA National Convention, Toronto, 1985.
"Women's Performance Art." Nat'l Women's Studies Assn. Conf.,Seattle,
1985.
"Current Trends in Dramatic Theory." Northwest Drama Conf., Oregon,
1985.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Invited moderator and panelist
for Symposium on Performance Art,
Snug Harbor Cultural
Assn., New York, April 1995.
Visting Lecturer in Feminist Performance Art, U. of Texas-Dallas,
April 89.
Visiting Lecturer in Performance Art, Drama Theory, and Directing,
Calif. State U. at Sacramento, December 1988.
Guest Lecturer, "Directing Taboo Subjects," Drama Department,
U. of Hawaii at Manoa, September 1988.
Invited moderator and panelist, "Performance Art: Theory and Practice,"
Hampshire College, Amherst, Mass., Oct. 23, 1987.
Invited speaker/moderator for "AfterWords," panels to promote
audience appreciation of productions at Clarence Brown Theatre,
U. of Tennessee: on Shaw, Chekhov, Wedekind, 1986-1988.
Stokely Fellow Lecturer: On Waiting For Godot; Kingsport,
Tennessee, 1987.
AWARDS:
WAVE Silicon Valley Small Theatre Award for Long Day's Journey
into Night, Fall 2006.
Dean Goodman Choice Award for Direction of The Seagull, Fall,
2003.
Hodges Fund Mini-Sabbatical for Research, U. of Tenn., Winter
1988.
ACLS Travel Grant for Dubrovnik conference, December 1987.
Dean's fund/Vice-Provost's fund for faculty research, U. of Tenn.,
Dec. 1987.
NEH Summer Teaching Seminar Fellowship, U. of Wisconsin, Summer
1987.
Northwest Center for Research on Women Dissertation Fellowship,
Jan. 1985.
Invited participant, Feminist Theory Conference: U. of Washington,
May 1984.
Graduate School Tuition Scholarship, U. of Washington, Winter,
1984.
Dept. Award for Original Score for Twelfth Night: S.F.S.U., Spring
1980.
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EDUCATION:
Cred. San Jose State University.
English/Drama, August 2001
PhD.
University of Washington: Drama, June 1986
M.A. San Francisco State University: Drama, June 1982
B.A. Reed College: English Literature, May 1970.
MUSIC/COMPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Wrote scores for numerous theatre productions, including:
Twelfth Night, Female Transport, Rashomon, Frankie &
Johnny; The Pied Piper, The Princess & the Pea; As You Like
It
Other: Orchestral Theme for Radio Concert Hall Program,
Score for "Loss of
Innocence," award-winning soap opera,
Piano Sonatina, Violin/Piano
Sonata, Guitar Preludes
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ADDITIONAL STUDIES:
Stage Combat: Unarmed
& Broadsword; Bob Borwick, Carla Pantoja
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Dulcimer, Percussion
Vocal studies: Choral and Solo; Jazz, Broadway, Liturgical
Second language: French, some Italian
Acting studies: w/Gerald Hiken, Paul Richards, Corey Fischer,
Ed Hooks
Dance Studies: modern, jazz, tap, ballet, Middle Eastern
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