A L E X R O D R I G U E Z Curriculum Vitae [email protected] alexrodriguezdirector.com 1001 Leah Avenue Apt #616 San Marcos, TX 78666

Entertainment Professional (Creative) Director – Choreographer – Actor – Vocalist – Musician - Educator Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Equity Membership Candidate

PROFILE: Entertainment professional with extensive experience in stage direction, choreography, performance, music, casting, and education. Seeking work that allows me to showcase my strengths and refine my skills while creating innovative, vibrant, and soul-stirring productions.

EDUCATION:

Texas State University San Marcos, Texas (2017 – 2020) Master of Fine Arts – Theatre (Directing) – Music Theatre Specialization • Graduate Merit Fellowship

Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida (2011 - 2013) Bachelor of Fine Arts – Musical Theatre (Interdisciplinary) • Academic and Talent Scholarship (Full Tuition).

Saint Johns River State College – Florida School of The Arts Palatka, Florida (2008 - 2011) Associate in Science – Theatre Technology – Musical Theatre • Hall of Fame Inductee 2011. • Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities 2011 (Published). • Presidential Talent Scholarship (Full Tuition). • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School Miami Florida (2004 - 2008) High School Diploma • Braddock Theatre Arts Drama Club – Troupe 4841 Sergeant at Arms (Officer). o Thespian Honor Society. • Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps o Rank: C/ENS Rodriguez – Officer (Ensign). o Community Service Officer (Over 1,000 service hours). o Last Appointed Position: Drill Team Commander.

APPRENTICESHIPS:

Flat Rock Playhouse Flat Rock, North Carolina (2009) • Apprentice Graduate (Performance) • Obtained Equity Membership Candidate card.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Texas State University San Marcos, Texas (2017-2020) Graduate Instructional Assistant & Graduate Teaching Assistant • Assisted professor of record with grading, attendance, TRACS maintenance. • Met with students on a weekly basis to discuss class progress, grades, and attendance. • Classes: TH2313: Introduction to Fine Arts

Broadway Merchandising New York City, New York (2017) Merchandise Sales Manager – Kinkyboots, Natasha Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, Significant Other • Manager in charge of sell reports, money accountability, training.

The Performing Arts Studio at Players by The Sea Jacksonville, Florida (2014-2015) Education and Outreach Director • Revamped educational curriculum, management systems, and branding. • Helped grow tuition by 48%. • Hired qualified theatre professionals to join the teaching staff. • Started a national competition team. • Produced year-round shows to advance educational curriculum.

Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment Miami (Seasonal) Singer Supervisor (Seasonal) • Teach and direct vocals for Amor Cubano, Amor Cubano After Party, and America Rocks. Arrange pre-records, supervise sound checks, and direct vocal runs of the shows.

Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment Mediterranean (2016-2017) Playlist Cast Manager (vacation cover) and Vocal Captain • Supervised cast schedules, safety trainings, and rehearsals. • Supervised and maintain the vocal integrity of the shows.

Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment Miami, Florida (2015) Casting and Booking Assistant • Assist Manager of Show Direction, Singer Supervisors, and Cast Supervisors with casting and booking administration regarding singers and dancers. Including but not limited to: pre-medical examination, travel requests, contracts, and casting database entry.

Mia Bella Academy of Dance Palm Coast, Florida (2009-2013) Dance and Voice Instructor / Choreographer • Taught dance and vocal techniques in a variety of styles to students of diverse age and experience. • Developed specific voice and dance curriculums catered to the individual talents of the students. • Organized and assisted in the successful presentation of bi-annual recitals. • Competition team: assistant to the Artistic Director and choreographer.

Jacksonville Jewish Community Alliance Jacksonville, Florida (2012) Dance Specialist • Taught dance techniques in a variety of styles to students of diverse ages and experience. • Choreographed over 300 students in their summer productions of Camp Rock I and Camp Rock II.

Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida (2011-2013) Music Office - Administrative Assistant • Executed daily office tasks such as filing, mailing, computer maintenance, and inter-departmental communications. • Assisted in the archival process of performances including recitals, musicals, and faculty showcases. Florida School of The Arts Palatka, Florida (2009-2011) Dean’s Office - Administrative Assistant • Executed daily office tasks such as filing, mailing, computer maintenance, and inter-departmental communications.

WORKSHOPS AND ADJUDICATION:

Florida Thespians Tampa, Florida (2014) Workshop Presenter & Adjudicator • Adjudicated: Large Group Musical & Small Group Musical. • Workshop: Cruise Ship Entertainment and Auditions.

District 8 Thespians Miami Florida (2015/2017) Workshop Presenter & Adjudicator • Adjudicated: Large Group Musical, Choreography, and Solo Musical. • Dancing for the Broadway Stage – High School Workshop.

Florida School of The Arts Palatka Florida (2014) Workshop Presenter • Cruise Ship Entertainment and Auditions.

TRAINING:

Stage Direction: (ten years) Ed Kelly, Patricia Crotty, Dr. Charles Ney, Michael Rau, and Debbie Alley.

Dance & Choreography: (ten years) Fredrick Bratcher, Lee Dando, Brianne Valenti, and Jack Matter.

Acting: (eight years) Ed Kelly and Patricia Crotty

Music & Voice: (ten years) Jack Mezzano, Stephanie Masterson, Dr. Bob Robinson, Kimberly Beasley, Dr. Tim Snyder, Michael Clark and Dr. Jay Ivey

AWARDS:

Rent: ’s Best Theatre Production of 2014. Rent: Pelican Award for Outstanding Choreography. Rent: Pelican Award for Best Musical. Rent: Pelican Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Reefer Madness: Pelican Award for Outstanding Choreography. Five Guys Named Moe: Pelican Award for Outstanding Choreography. Jesus Christ Superstar: Pelican Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Jesus Christ. Kindertransport: KCACTF Dramaturgy Nomination. Florida School of The Arts: Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Florida School of The Arts: Hall of Fame Inductee – 2011. (one of twelve)

LANGUAGES: Fluent in English and Spanish.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Piano and Vocal Directing, Stage Direction and Choreography, Vocal Captain and Management Experience, Basic Repelling, JROTC Military Training, Strong Organizational and Administrative Skills, Strong Latin Dance and Vocal Experience, Bilingual.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Aldolpho Alhambra Theatre and Dining Dir. Tod Booth Chor. James Kinney MAN OF LA MANCHA Ensemble Flat Rock Playhouse Dir. Paige Posey Chor. Amy Jones SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN... Ensemble Flat Rock Playhouse Dir. Paige Posey Chor. Amy Jones THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Eddie Flat Rock Playhouse Dir. Dave Hart Chor. Lauren Rogers AMOR CUBANO (inaugural cast) Antonio Carnival Vista (European Season) Dir. Peter Flynn Chor. Marcos Santana FLICK (inaugural cast) Lead Vocals Carnival Vista (European Season) Dir/Chor. Paul Roberts AMERICA ROCKS (inaugural cast) Lead Vocals Carnival Vista (European Season) Dir. Karen Webb Chor. Kelly Connolly STUDIO VIP Lead Vocals Carnival Vista (European Season) Dir. Peter Flynn Chor. Devanand Janki DESTINATION UNKNOWN Lead Vocals Carnival Magic (Galveston) Creative Dir: Kerry Stables DANCIN’ IN THE STREET Lead Vocals Carnival Dream (New Orleans) Creative Dir: Kerry Stables VIVA FLORIDA! Tenor Soloist Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Cond: Michael Butterman THE NUTCRAKER Mother Ginger St. Augustine City Ballet Dir. Luis Abella

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE:

THE GONDOLIERS Lippo Jacksonville University Dir. Rob Tudor STREET SCENE Luiz Jacksonville University Dir. Kim Beasley LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Orin Florida School of The Arts Dir. Ed Kelly Chor. Lee Dando MYTHS AND HYMNS Man #1 Florida School of The Arts Dir. Stephanie Masterson LITTLE WOMEN Laurie (u/s) Florida School of The Arts Dir. Patricia Crotty JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Jesus Players by The Sea Dir. Ron Shreve THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Riff Raff Megaplex Arena Dir. Blake Osner HOT MIKADO Nanki-Poo Theatre Jacksonville Dir. Curtis Williams I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT… Man #1 Theatre Jacksonville Dir. Lee Hamby PIRATES OF PEZANCE Frederik Braddock Theatre Arts Dir. Jack Mezzano & Jack Matter CHICAGO Fred Casely Players by The Sea Dir. Lee Hamby YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU G-Man Florida School of The Arts Dir. Patricia Crotty ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS Soldier Florida School of The Arts Dir. Patricia Crotty GODSPELL Herb Braddock Theatre Arts Dir. Jack Mezzano ENCORE! (tour) Soloist Florida School of The Arts Dir. Lee Dando and Michael Clark ROOTAVEGA! (children’s theatre) Soloist Flat Rock Playhouse Dir. Lauren Rodgers

DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY

RENT (northeast florida regional premiere) Director & Choreographer Players by The Sea FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Director & Choreographer Players by The Sea JERRY'S GIRLS Co-Director & Choreographer ABET (Atlantic Beach) STONE PEBBLE GIRLS (world premiere) Director (Playwright: C.E Turnage) Texas State University THE LAST FIVE YEARS Director ABET (Atlantic Beach) GOSPEL-WOUND (new play- reading) Director Texas State University RAGTIME Assistant Director (Dir. Michael Rau Chor. Kiira Schmidt-Carper) Texas State University THE TWO ORPHANS (new musical - workshop) Assistant Director (Dir. Kaitlin Hopkins Book. Theresa Rebeck) Texas State University SUPERIOR DONUTS Assistant Director Florida School of The Arts KINDERTRANSPORT Assistant Director Florida School of The Arts PASSING STRANGE Choreographer Players by The Sea REEFER MADNESS Choreographer Players by The Sea GREASE Choreographer ACT () SPUNK! Choreographer The Five and Dime

MUSIC DIRECTION & COMPOSING

STONE PEBBLE GIRLS (world premiere) Composer Texas State University GREASE Music Director ACT (Amelia Island) SPUNK! Music Director The Five and Dime AMOR CUBANO Singer Supervisor Carnival Cruise Line AMERICA ROCKS Singer Supervisor Carnival Cruise Line AMOR CUBANO AFTER-PARTY Singer Supervisor Carnival Cruise Line

REFERENCES:

Dr. Charles Ney PhD Texas State University Dr. Jay Ivey DM Professor – Head of Directing Jacksonville University 512.245.3573 Assistant Professor – Voice, Opera, and Musical Theatre [email protected] (904) 256-7334 [email protected] Patricia Crotty MFA Florida School of The Arts Kerry Stables Acting / Stage Management Faculty Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment (386) 312-4310 Creative Director [email protected] [email protected]

REVIEWS:

"Alex Rodriguez displays a remarkable vocal range filled with compassion in the title role of Jesus, who is often at odds with his troublesome apostles. His performance is authentic and heartfelt, with deep veins of humanity." Buzz Magazine on Jesus Christ Superstar

“Alex Rodriguez as director did an outstanding job of casting for “moe” and also created the fabulous choreography and designed the spectacular lighting and costumes. from the opening number “early in the morning” sung by mr. lindsay as nomax, to the closing number, a reprise of “five guys named moe,” the show is a moving and grooving production of high-energy entertainment magic. it reminded us of fats waller’s creations with its clever lyrics and zany antics.” EU Jacksonville on Five Guys Named Moe

“none dared undertake the task of staging this intense work, until players, under the marvelous direction of Alex Rodriguez, transformed this now classic musical into a spectacular theatrical event.” EU Jacksonville on Rent

“though the film adaptation was faithful to its source material, the stage version at players by the sea blows that away.” Folio Weekly on Rent

"his fantastic choreography and directing skills are evident in this meticulously crafted production." EU Jacksonville on The Last Five Years

“with co-director Alex Rodriguez as choreographer, the ladies are poetry in motion with lots of movement relating to the songs, especially in the large ensemble numbers.” EU Jacksonville on Jerry’s Girls

“the multi-talented Alex Rodriguez who excels as a musical theatre performer, is a much in demand choreographer, as you will see with his exciting dance creations in madness.” EU Jacksonville on Reefer Madness

“Alex Rodriguez is another performer who is making waves in his first year in Jacksonville. Alex, can not only sing up a storm, he does some nifty tap dancing in this show.” EU Jacksonville on Hot Mikado