directing resume
(Specializing in physical comedy, improvisation and the variety arts in a theatrical context.)
Kid Power and the Planet Protectors - Currently touring the U.S. in Equity TYA production.
A Real Live Cuban, by Diana Hird - voted ”Best Play” and "Best Director" at the Aery Theatre's 20/20 New Play Festival.
The Second City - I’m Beginning to See The Right, Start Spreadin’ The Booze. Sketch comedy revues developed through improvisation. At the Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC.
University of Pennsylvania's Mask & Wig Club - six original musical comedy satires. Staged some musical numbers. Included work on script development.
Princeton University's Triangle Club - In Lava And War. Original musical comedy at the McCarter Theatre. Also choreographed some musical numbers.
Laughter and Hope and a Sock in the Eye. A new theatre piece based on Dorothy Parker Short Stories; Marlen Gallery, NYC.
HersheyPark – TrashTime, The Green Team, The Buggy Boys, In Your Own Backyard, et al. Director/Writer/Choreographer of over twenty-five comedy/variety revues using drumming, juggling, mime, magic, slapstick and improvisation.
Nickelodeon Live Productions - The Nickelodeon Mitts and Mr. Met. Choreography and clown material for troupe of giant baseball gloves and Mr. Met for performances during Mets baseball games and for promotional video.
Freestyle Repertory Theatre - Write Now, TheatreSports. Author! Author! Produced and directed original scenes and one-acts for Off-Off Broadway season. Worked with the writers on script development and re-writes. Directed touring version of popular improvisation format; wrote transitional material.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College - Directed clown gags which appeared in both units of the circus. Also assisted in the directing and choreographing of the Clown College public performances.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Performer - Mummenschanz (Broadway and tour), TheatreSports, Spontaneous Broadway, various stock and regional theatre credits.
Teacher - Improvisation, Acting, Mask/Movement, Circus.
Playwright/Adapter – productions for Yankee Rep., Theatre Du Fromage, Kid Power and Cabrini College.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor Of Arts In Theatre: Pennsylvania State University.
Mime: Mummenschanz (LeCoq); Morse Mime, Tony Montanaro; et al.
Improvisation: Michael Gellman, The Second City; John Weber, CCL, et al.
Dance: Lynn Simonson et al, Dance New Amsterdam, NY.
Juggling, Stage Combat, Stilts, Voice (Solo & Choral), Face Balancing.
Kid Power and the Planet Protectors - Currently touring the U.S. in Equity TYA production.
A Real Live Cuban, by Diana Hird - voted ”Best Play” and "Best Director" at the Aery Theatre's 20/20 New Play Festival.
The Second City - I’m Beginning to See The Right, Start Spreadin’ The Booze. Sketch comedy revues developed through improvisation. At the Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC.
University of Pennsylvania's Mask & Wig Club - six original musical comedy satires. Staged some musical numbers. Included work on script development.
Princeton University's Triangle Club - In Lava And War. Original musical comedy at the McCarter Theatre. Also choreographed some musical numbers.
Laughter and Hope and a Sock in the Eye. A new theatre piece based on Dorothy Parker Short Stories; Marlen Gallery, NYC.
HersheyPark – TrashTime, The Green Team, The Buggy Boys, In Your Own Backyard, et al. Director/Writer/Choreographer of over twenty-five comedy/variety revues using drumming, juggling, mime, magic, slapstick and improvisation.
Nickelodeon Live Productions - The Nickelodeon Mitts and Mr. Met. Choreography and clown material for troupe of giant baseball gloves and Mr. Met for performances during Mets baseball games and for promotional video.
Freestyle Repertory Theatre - Write Now, TheatreSports. Author! Author! Produced and directed original scenes and one-acts for Off-Off Broadway season. Worked with the writers on script development and re-writes. Directed touring version of popular improvisation format; wrote transitional material.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College - Directed clown gags which appeared in both units of the circus. Also assisted in the directing and choreographing of the Clown College public performances.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Performer - Mummenschanz (Broadway and tour), TheatreSports, Spontaneous Broadway, various stock and regional theatre credits.
Teacher - Improvisation, Acting, Mask/Movement, Circus.
Playwright/Adapter – productions for Yankee Rep., Theatre Du Fromage, Kid Power and Cabrini College.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor Of Arts In Theatre: Pennsylvania State University.
Mime: Mummenschanz (LeCoq); Morse Mime, Tony Montanaro; et al.
Improvisation: Michael Gellman, The Second City; John Weber, CCL, et al.
Dance: Lynn Simonson et al, Dance New Amsterdam, NY.
Juggling, Stage Combat, Stilts, Voice (Solo & Choral), Face Balancing.
