2004-2005

* Executive Director of Beaufort Performing Arts, Inc., at University of South Carolina Beaufort, Beaufort, SC

*Raised and generated $212,000.00 in the first year of inception

* Created and instituted children's theatre

* Implemented capitol funds and improvements to theatre

* Booked 11 performances sold 95%-100% of seating capacity.

* Obtained $42,500.00 worth of grants for BPA

 

2003

*Director / choreographer for OLIVER for Charleswton Stage, SC

*Choreographer for CABARET for the Barn Theatre, MI

*Choreographer for GERSHWIN AT FOLLY for Charleston Stage, SC

 

Fall of 2002

Artist-in-Residence for Musical Theatre, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Responsibilities:

*Choreography KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

*Directed and choreographed JERRY'S GIRLS

* Taught Musical Theatre History and Musical Theatre workshop

2000-2002

Artist-in-Residence for Theatre and Dance, Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO. Responsibilities:

* Directed and choreographed A NEW BRAIN
* Choreographed THE SECRET GARDEN
* Created, directed and choreographed "Syncopation," a musical review that
toured with 20 musical theatre students for the purpose of recruiting and raising scholarship money
* Mentored CHOREOCOPIA, a student-based performance of musical theatre dance styles
* Musical Theatre Workshop
* Advance and intermediate Jazz and Musical Theatre dance
* Intermediate and beginner Ballet
* Advance and intermediate Tap

Instructor for Springfield Ballet:
* Advance and Intermediate Ballet
* Intermediate Pointe

1998-1999

Interim Director of Musical Theatre Performance, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Responsibilities included:

* General day-to-day operation of the program
* Met with the Musical Theatre Performance Committee
* Mentored and met with the Musical Theatre Performance majors
* Produced, directed and choreographed RAGTIME, RHYTHM & ROCK, a touring cabaret of 16 students.
-Booked touring production for 26 performances throughout Michigan and Illinois. brought in revenue of $7,100.00
-Recruited students for Western Michigan University through this venture
* Created and conceived Western Michigan University Theatre Auditions (W.M.U.T.A.) -Auditions for summer stock theatres to audition students for summer stock positions both in performance and technical design, which have become an annual event for Western Michigan University.
* Auditioned 120 potential candidates for the Musical Theatre Performance degree, the highest number of applicants to date (12 were selected)
* Choreographed and co-directed two operettas: TROUBLE IN TAHITI and TRIAL BY JURY
* University teaching:
-Introduction to Theatre (THEA 100)
-Performance Work shop (DANC 495)
-Performance Development and Technique (MUS 395)
-Musical Theatre Tour (THEA 400)
-Performance in Music Theatre (DANC 496)
-Musical Theatre Dance Styles (DANC 425)

Professional Experience

1987-1997

National Touring Company evolved as 3D PRODUCTIONS, INC.; S.P. LIMITED, L.L.C;3D II INTERNATIONAL, INC., 3D II L.L.C. yet remained a national, non-union, theatrical touring company which traveled by bus and truck to all the continental States and Canada, offering Broadway-quality musicals to towns ranging from mid-sized to small and including college circuit. Advanced from co-owner and president, to manager and member, to president and owner. Responsibilities:

-Managed and allocated annual budget (up to $3 million)
-Secured and oversaw agents
-Selected shows; secure rights and titles
-Developed and produced publicity and marketing campaigns
-Set funding (bank loans; deposits from venues; monies from foundations); allocated funds (to truck and bus, payroll, costumes, sets, sound, employee transportation, accommodations, lights, etc.)
-Dealt with executive directors of venues (universities, performance centers,
civic centers, auditoriums)
-Managed pre-production scheduling (selection of lighting, sound, costume, and set designers; director, music director, choreographer, stage managers and production assistants)
-Conducted auditions in New York (employed both Equity and non-Equity depending on shows)
-Wrote contracts and employee guidelines, prepare "employee packet" -Administered payroll
-Scheduled rehearsals ( show ready to go on road in 10-14 days)
-Accompanied shows for 10 days for fine tuning; spot checks during season of 15- 20 weeks

Co-producer and director: SWEET CHARITY, PIRATES OF PENZANCE, PAJAMA GAME, TINTYPES, LEND ME A TENOR, ROMANCE ROMANCE, BYE BYE BIRDIE, PIPPIN

Producer and artistic dire

ctor: BRIGADOON, CABARET, SOUTH PACIFIC

Producer, artistic director, director, choreographer: CHICAGO, ANYTHING GOES, GIGI, CAN CAN

1985-1987

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Montclair, New Jersey. Adjunct Professor. Developed Musical Theatre curriculum. Taught Musical Theatre. Directed and choreographed both THE BOYFRIEND and KISS ME KATE.

ELIZABETH SETON COLLEGE, Yonkers, New York. Adjunct Professor.
Taught Acting 1.

1978-1987

Freelance director/choreographer of theatrical productions nation wide.
(Resume attached)
International freelance dance teacher, choreographer, fitness trainer.
-Ballet Arts, Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York
-Steps, Adrienne Dorsel, Munich, Germany
-Juliette Arnaud Dance Studio, Tours, France

1974-1979

Performer member of Actors' Equity Association and Screen Actors' Guild

Education

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Dance-Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2000, G.P.A 3.5, June 2000.
Associate of Arts Degree in Speech and Theatre-Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida, 1974, Third Place in National Forensic Conference 1974.

Works

DIRECTOR 2002 JERRY'S GIRLS 2002 AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN 2001 LEGENDS - A Cabaret (conceived & wrote) 2001 NEW BRAIN (Also choreographed) 2001 SYNCOPATION (conceived & wrote) 2000 CHRISTMAS SHOW, C'EST PARIS & '50s ROCK ROLL REVUE Cabarets (conceived & wrote) 1999 RAGTIME, RHYTHM & ROCK - A Cabaret ( also choreo.) 1998 GODSPELL (also choreo.) 1996 CAN CAN (also choreo.) 1996 GIGI (also choreo.) 1995 CHICAGO (also choreo.) 1995 ANYTHING GOES 1991 THE TRAIN SHOW (conceived & wrote) 1989 DRACULA 1987 MY ONE AND ONLY (alsochoreo.) 1986 KISS ME KATE (also choreo.) 1986 TINTYPES (also choreo.) 1986 ANNIE (also choreo.) 1986 THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG(also choreo.) 1985 THE BOYFRIEND (also choreo.) 1984 OLIVER (also choreo.) 1984 MAME (also choreo.) 1984 MAN OF LA MANCHA(also choreo.) 1984 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS (also choreo.) 1984 GEORGE M (also choreo.) 1984 THE CONFESSIONAL 1983 EVERYTHING'S FINE (also choreo.) 1982 CHEKOV'S MARRIAGE PROPOSAL 1982 ONCE IN A LIFETIME LINE 1982 SOUTH PACIFIC (also choreo.) 1981 GREASE (also choreo.) 1981 WEST SIDE STORY (also choreo.) 1981 THE WOMEN 1981 BLITHE SPIRIT 1981 BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE CHOREOGRAPHER 2002 KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN 2002 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 2001 THE FIVE CHRISTMASES by John Forester 2001 OLIVER 2001 SECRET GARDEN 2001 THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 1999 TROUBLE IN TAHITI/TRIAL BY JURY 1998 BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS 1997 HELLO DOLL Y 1992 NUNSENSE 1991 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 1990 HERE'S LOVE 1989 SUGAR BABIES 1989 A MY NAME IS ALICE 1989 1989 APPLE TREE 1986 THE RINK 1985 VERY WARM FOR MAY 1985 I DO I DO 1983 MY FAIR LADY 1981 CAROUSEL 1981 CRAZY HORSE ll 1980 JUST US DANCING 1979 SING FOR YOUR LIFE

LOCATION Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Vandervort Theatre, Springfield, MO (regional) Gull Lake Cafe, Richland, MI Southwest Missouri State University, MO Southwest Missouri State University, MO Gull Lake Cafe, Richland, MI Western Michigan Univeristy, MI Kalamazoo Civic Summer Theatre, MI National Tour National Tour National Tour National Tour Dinner Train in Detroit, MI Red Barn Theatre, MI Forestburg Playhouse, NY (stock) Montclair State University , NJ (regional) Forest burg, NY (stock) Lakeside Dinner Theatre, Raleigh, NC Lakeside Dinner Theatre, Raleigh, NC Montclair State University, NJ Circa 21' Playhouse, IL (regional) Winston-Salem, NC (regional) Falmouth, MA / Pocono Playhouse, PA (stock) Bucks County Playhouse, PA (stock) Great Barrington, MA (stock) 18th Street Playhouse (Off-Off Broadway) Ryan Repertory Company (0GB) Raft Theatre, Clinton Row (0GB) 18th Street Playhouse (0GB) Green Mountain Guild, VT .(stock) Centerstage, Portland, ME (stock) Centerstage, Portland, ME (stock) Centerstage, Portland, ME (stock) Centerstage, Portland, ME (stock) Centerstage, Portland, ME (stock)   Western Michigan University, MI Vandervort Theatre, Springfield, MO (regional) Barn Theatre, Augusta, MI Landers Theatre, Springfield, MO Barn Theatre, Augusta, MI (stock) Southwest Missouri State University, MO Vandervort Theatre, Springfield, MO Western Michigan University, MI Kalamazoo Civic Players, Kal, MI Portage Northern High School Kalamazoo Civic Players, Kal, MI Kalamazoo Civic Players Kalamazoo Civic Players Kalamazoo Civic Players Carver Center, Kal, MI Carver Center, Kal, MI Summerfest, Montclair, NJ (stock) Equity Library Theatre (0GB) Ivory ton Playhouse, CT (stock) Fort Salem Theatre, NY (stock) St. Barts Theatre, NYC (0GB) Salle Bonaventure, Montreal (nightclub) West Side Manistage (0GB) Cord Keller, Producer (film)