CURRICULUM VITAE

Academic History

DEGREES

Master of Arts in Theatre, 2021, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Theatre, 2012, Anderson University, Anderson, SC

COURSEWORK

Theatre Pedagogy, Prof. Kate Clemons, Regent University
Theories & Concepts in Directing, Prof. Mark Zillges, Regent University (summer residency)
Theatre Promotion & Management, Prof. Kate Clemons, Regent University
Dramaturgy, Prof. Kate Clemons, Regent University
History and Criticism of American Musical Theatre, Regent University
Text Analysis for Production, Prof. Hartmut Blackert, Regent University
Organizational Development: Consulting, Design, Intervention & Evaluation, Dr. Jeffrey Suderman, Regent University
Research & Aesthetics, Prof. Scot Lahaie, Regent University
Directing, Prof. Robert Homer-Drummond, Anderson University
Script & Character Analysis, Prof. Robert Homer-Drummond, Anderson University
Theatre History I-II, Independent Study with Dr. David Larson, Anderson University
Art History I-IV, Dr. Elisa Korb, Anderson University
Graphic Design I-III, Profs. Tim Speaker and Jane Dorn, Anderson University
Art Foundations I-II, Dr. Jo Carol Mitchell Rogers, Prof. Nathan Cox, et al., Anderson University

Professional Experience

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference), Graphic & Digital Media Manager since 2021
Market Theatre
, Founder & Executive Artistic Director since 2015
Lunchbox Creative, Owner & Graphic Designer since 2019

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Anderson Current Magazine, Publisher, 2020-2021
Techtronic Industries, Digital Imaging Coordinator and Specialist, 2012-2018
Anderson University, Student Activities Team, 2011-2012
Stagecraft Theatre for Kids, teaching artist, stage manager, director, graphic designer, 2009-2014

DIRECTING HIGHLIGHTS *see awards

Shrek the Musical, Market Theatre in Carolina Wren Park, Sep.-Oct. 2021
Into the Woods
, Market Theatre in Carolina Wren Park, Sep. 2019
Next to Normal*, Market Theatre, Jul. 2017
Ghosts of Anderson, Market Theatre, Oct. 2020, a hybrid podcast/tour developed in response to COVID-19
The Magic Snowflake, Market Theatre, Dec. 2020, dramatic book reading podcast in response to COVID-19
The Fantasticks, Market Theatre, Feb. 2016
Godspell, Mill Town Players at Foothills Playhouse, prod. Will Ragland, Oct. 2018
Moonlight and Magnolias, Mill Town Players, prod. Will Ragland, Jan. 2020
Matilda, Market Theatre, fully realized and postponed from Mar. 2020 due to COVID-19
24 Hour Musical, Annual Event by Market Theatre at Anderson University, directed from 2014-2018
Shrek the Musical, Project Challenge Playhouse, May 2017
Sweeney Todd, Electric City Playhouse, prod. Jim Rasheed and Mary Nickles et al., Oct. 2016
Almost, Maine, Electric City Playhouse, prod. Jim Rasheed and Mary Nickles et al., Oct. 2015
She Loves Me (guest asst.), Anderson University at Belk Theatre, dir. Deborah McEniry, Feb. 2019
Mary Poppins (guest asst.), Anderson University at Henderson Auditorium, dir. Deborah McEniry, Oct. 2014
Letters to Sala (guest asst.), Anderson University at Belk Theatre, dir. Deborah McEniry, Apr. 2014

PRODUCING HIGHLIGHTS *see awards

Shake the Park, Annual Shakespeare Event by Market Theatre at Carolina Wren Park since 2015
24 Hour Musical, Annual Musical Theatre Event by Market Theatre at Anderson University since 2014
The 39 Steps*, Market Theatre, dir. Drew Whitley, 2019
Cabaret*, Market Theatre, dir. Christopher Rose, 2018
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof*, Market Theatre, dir. Christopher Rose, 2017

THEATRICAL DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

A Raisin in the Sun, scenic designer, Greenwood Community Theatre, 2020
The Addams Family: A New Musical, scenic designer, Market Theatre, 2018
Annie, scenic and lighting designer, Market Theatre, 2018
Next to Normal, scenic designer, Market Theatre, 2017
Letters to Sala, projection designer, Anderson University, 2014
Mother Courage and Her Children, projection designer, Market Theatre, 2013

MARKETING CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS

South Carolina Theatre Association, Awards Gala, 2020
Town of Pelzer, Municipal Branding & Website, 2020
City of Anderson, Storefront Storybook, 2020
Market Theatre, Ghosts of Anderson Tour, 2020
Foothills Alliance, Non-Profit Rebrand & Website, 2020

Qualifications and Skills

Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Audition
Experienced in outdoor portrait and event photography
Experienced with educational softwares such as Blackboard, Kahoot, Remind, Drive, Class Dojo, and Dropbox
Skilled in iMovie and Zoom

Awards

20 Under 40 Award for rising community leaders, Anderson Independent Mail, 2016
SC Theatre Association Founders Award 2020 for Market Theatre, the most presitigious honor awarded by SCTA, recognizing the individual or organization that has made the most significant contribution to theatre in South Carolina in the preceding year
SC Theatre Association Community Theatre Festival 2019—Market Theatre production of The 39 Steps, State Winner
Carolina Curtain Call Magazine
Best Musical 2017—Next to Normal (director/producer)
Best Play 2017—Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (producer)
Best Musical 2018—Cabaret (producer)
Best Play 2018—Death of a Salesman (producer)

Publications

Anderson Current, “The Road to Laramie”, October 2020
Anderson Current, “Ghost Podcast Takes Performance to the Streets”, October 2020
Curtain Call Magazine, “Community Theatre Across SC”, February 2018, South Carolina Theatre Association

Presentations

Anderson University

Guest Presenter on Actor Websites & Marketing, Dr. Deborah McEniry for Auditions course
Guest Panelist on Directing in Community Theatre, Prof. Diane Lee for Directing course

Montessori School of Anderson

Guest Instructor for Middle School Theatre, Jan.-Mar. 2019

Stagecraft Theatre for Kids

Instructor for “Page to Stage” Production Values Class
Instructor for Audition Workshops
Private Audition Coaching

Professional Associations

SC Theatre Association, Board Member and Community Theatre Chair, 2018-2020
Southeastern Theatre Conference, Member since 2019

Grants

SC Arts Commission General Operating Support Grant since 2019
SC Arts Commission Education Projects Grant (for expansive theatre summer camp scholarships) since 2021
SC Arts Commission Operating Support for Small Organizations Grant, 2017-2019
SC Cares Act and Federal Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG) in response to COVID-19 closure, 2020-2021
City of Anderson Accommodations Tax Grants since 2015
Accelerate Anderson Downtown Challenge Winner, 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Annual 24 Hour Musical partnership produced since 2014, partnering our artists with local charities to learn about their mission, amplify their reach, and raise funds. Over $24,000 has been raised for:

Anderson County Foster Parents’ Association
Anderson Free Clinic
Cancer Association of Anderson
Developmental Center for Exceptional Children
Foothills Alliance
The LOT Project
Meals on Wheels of Anderson

SPECIAL TRAINING

Adjudicator Training, Dean Slusser (Certified Trainer for AACT, SETC, and SCTA), Nov. 2019
Anti-Bias Training, Jessica Sharp, Sharp Brain Consulting, Warehouse Theatre, Jul. 2020
Designing a Living Culture through an Arts Justice Lens, Double Edge Theatre (Ashfield, MA), National Conf. on Outdoor Theatre/USITT, Oct. 2020
Immersive Theatre Tech and Performance for Stage Managers and Directors, Molly H. Donahue, Barrens Theatre Co. (Chicago, IL), SETC, Feb. 2020 
Touring for Schools and Community Organizations, Rosina Whitfield, The Drama Center of City Arts (Greensboro, NC), SETC, Feb. 2020
Director/Designer Collaboration, Tim Davis, Rick St. Peter, Tony Hardin, Steven Koehler, SETC, Feb. 2020