School of Theatre and Film

SARA PAT SCHWABE Faculty Associate School of Theatre and Film Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts Arizona State University

Current mailing Address: Telephone: 865.406.4607 1233 Karth Lake Dr Email: [email protected] Arden Hills, MN 55112

HIGHER EDUCATION

M.F.A. in Performance, Arizona State University (2011) B.A. in Vocal Performance, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University (1997)

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Current Appointment – Faculty Associate ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – School of Theatre and Film

Fundamentals of Acting (Fall 2011) Duties include teaching 3 weekly sessions to undergraduate theatre majors. Developed syllabus to include: breath & voice work (Fitzmaurice & Rodenberg), warm-up, strength/flexibility training (Connected Motion), improvisation and movement (Viewpoints, Rasaboxes), scene study/monologues (Meisner), audition techniques and practice. The objective of this course is to provide basic foundational skills and awareness in acting, movement, and voice in an effort to unite the performer’s whole instrument.

Introduction to Voice (Fall 2011) Promoting vocal awareness and encouraging the release of tension in order to explore sound, action, and the combination of both. Focus on daily warm-up and breath work (Fitzmaurice), sound and resonance exploration (Rodenberg, Linklater), vocal and physical improvisation (‘Omnish’), and articulation/diction (Dudley Knight). Instruction in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Course also includes a unit on singing for the actor. The objective for this course is to lay a solid foundation in order for the actors to proceed into more advanced voice and acting work with a free and supported instrument.

Introduction to Voice (Spring 2011) Taught a course dedicated to promoting vocal awareness and encouraging the release of tension in order to explore sound, action, and the combination of both. Focus on daily warm-up and breath work (Fitzmaurice), sound and resonance exploration (Rodenberg, Linklater), vocal and physical improvisation (‘Omnish’), and articulation/diction (Dudley Knight). The objective for this course is to lay a solid foundation in order for the actors to proceed into more advanced voice and acting work with a free and supported instrument. Micha Espinosa – Advisor. Introduction to Acting (Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring/Fall 2010) Duties included teaching 3 weekly sessions to undergraduate non-majors. Developed syllabus to include: breath & voice work (Fitzmaurice, Rodenberg), warm-up, strength/flexibility training (Connected Motion), improvisation (Viewpoints), scene study/monologues (Meisner). David Barker – advisor.

Acting Fundamentals (Spring 2009) Duties included teaching 2 weekly sessions to undergraduate Theatre majors. Developed syllabus to include: breath & voice work (Fitzmaurice & Rodenberg), warm-up, strength/flexibility training (Connected Motion), improvisation (Viewpoints, Rasaboxes), scene study/monologues (Meisner), audition techniques and practice. David Barker – advisor.

ACTORS CO-OP – Actors Co-op Training Studio (Knoxville, TN) Instructor – Acting I and II / Voice for the Actor (2002 – 2008) Duties included teaching 1 weekly session for period of 6 weeks to studio students. Class covered: acting fundamentals, scene work (Meisner), voice production and health, speaking skills, IPA, basic Viewpoints, Suzuki, and Tai Chi. Amy Hubbard – Artistic Director.

PRIVATE COACHING – Tennessee, Arizona (1997 – present) Private instructor in voice, singing, and acting. Coaching includes: basic breath work and voice production, placement and vowel modification for the singer, vocal health, assistance with monologues, text work, and public speaking.

VOICE COACHING

 “Zoot Suit” – Arizona State University (2011)  “The Misanthrope” – Arizona State University (2011)  “Dreaming Darwin” – Arizona State University (2011)  “The Death & Life of Sherlock Holmes” – Arizona State University (2010)  “Bone Portraits” – Arizona State University (2009)  “Eurydice” (assistant to Micha Espinosa) – Arizona State University (2009)  “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” – Bijou Theatre, Knoxville TN (2008)

WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES (Presenter)

 VASTA Annual Conference: Many Languages, One Voice – Mexico City, Mexico (Fall 2010) Invited presenter – Uniting Voices with the Global Cabaret: A Telematic Variety Show.

WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES (Attendee)  Rural Arts & Culture Summit – (2011) Workshop and conference aimed at promoting, developing, and encouraging arts programming in rural areas. Presented by Minnesota State Arts Board and the Lakes Region Arts Council.

 Innovation Summit – (2011) Invited attendee representing The Global Cabaret at interdisciplinary conference focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. Presented by Venture Catalyst.

 Freeing the Singing Voice – (2010) Linklater workshop led by Amelia Broome aimed at singers and singing actors.

 Breathing with your whole self – (2010) Feldenkrais workshop with focus on foundational techniques and refresher techniques for those away from the practice. Taught by Robin McNair and Maria del Carmen Cortes.

 Welcome to my language – (2010) Bi-lingual workshop dedicated to finding resonant nuances in a language other than your own. Taught by Leslie Ishii and Stacey Cole.

 Transsexual and Transgender Voice Modification and Presentation – (2010) Discussion/workshop with Rebecca Root (Central School of Speech & Drama) demonstrating some of the methods applied in helping transsexual people find a vocal quality appropriate to their identified gender.

 Audiobooks: A re-focusing of techniques to fit a burgeoning hybrid industry – (2010) Workshop with Robin Miles to learn tools about using our voices in a way that fits the growing audio book industry.

 Fitzmaurice Voicework: Reach Into the Human Mind & Emotions – (2010) Workshop with Paula Andrea Ramirez Bustamante to explore the relationship between Fitzmaurice Voicework and the Autonomic Nervous Systerm.

 Siti Company – (2009) Suzuki and Viewpoints training with Anne Bogart and members of the Siti Company.

 Laboratory for the Development of Substitute Materials/Arcosanti – (2009) Workshop with Chicago theatre collective exploring various devising techniques for developing new work.

 Laban Movement Workshop – (2006) 2-day exploration of techniques associated with Laban method taught by Casey Sams (University of Tennessee).

 Moxley-Charmichael Non-profit Fundraising - (2008) Workshop and conference to further the fundraising potential for arts organizations’ managers.  University of Minnesota Opera Workshop – (1997) Invited participant in 2-day workshop attempting to bring more physical movement into staged operas.

SELECTED ACTING (Stage)

Galvin Playhouse, Arizona The Skriker by Caryl Chruchill. Directed by Joya Scott. 2010. Role: The Skriker

Actors Co-op, Southeast Tour Measured in Labor: The Coal Creek Project. Original production. Directed by Kara Kemp. 2005. Role: Elizabeth

Galvin Playhouse, Arizona Big Love by Charles L. Mee. Directed by Kim Weild. 2010. Role: Bella / Eleanor

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris by Eric Blau. Directed by Casey Sams. 2007. Role: Woman #2

Phoenix Fringe Festival, Arizona Doss House, Original production. Directed by Joya Scott, 2009. Role: Esther

Lyceum Theatre, Arizona And What She Found There. Original production. Directed by Joya Scott & Kyle Lewis. 2010. Role: Lulu

Arizona State University, Arizona The Dream Project, Original production. Directed by Joya Scott & Kyle Lewis. 2009. Role: Ensemble

Theatre L’homme Dieu, Minnesota Always…Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley. Musical Direction by Raymond Berg. 2010. Role: Patsy (understudy)

Actors Co-op, Southeast Tour The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere. Directed by Amy Hubbard. 2006. Role: Nurse/Lawyer

Galvin Playhouse, Arizona Bone Portraits by Deborah Stein. Directed by Rachel Bowditch. 2009. Role: Nana

Oak Ridge Symphony, Tennessee Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill. Directed by Katy Wolfe- Zahn. 2004. Role: Lucy Brown

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Lysistrata by Aristophanes. Directed by Amy Hubbard. 2008. Role: Lysistrata

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Tony Cedeno. 2008. Role: Marquise de Merteuil

Playmakers, Tennessee The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien. Directed by Michael Golebiewski. 2007. Role: Magenta

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Machinal by Sophie Treadwell. Directed by Christian Ely. 2002. Role: Lawyer

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee My Sister in This House by Wendy Kessleman. Directed by Amy Hubbard. 2005. Role: Mme. Danzard

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill. Directed by Sarah Campbell. 2008. Role: Chanteuse

KMA Theatre, Tennessee The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein. Directed by Stephen McBride. 2007. Role: Susan

Bijou Theatre, Tennessee The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis. Directed by Amy Hubbard. 2008. Role: White Witch

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee The Rivals by Richard Sheridan. Directed by Christian Ely. 2001. Role: Lucy

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee The Read Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Bruce Spies. 2006. Role: Drudge

KMA Theatre, Tennessee Sophisticated Ladies by Donald McKayle (music by Duke Ellington). Directed by Wendel Werner. 1997. Role: Lady #1

Benedicta Arts Center, Minnesota King Lear by William Shakespeare. Directed by Kaarin Johnston. 1997. Role: Fool

AAAA Theatre, Minnesota Fiddler on the Roof by Larry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Directed by Linda Capistrant. 1993. Role: Golde

Prairie Wind Players, Minnesota Hello, Dolly! by Jerry Herman. Directed by Sarah Eschweiler. 1992. Role: Ernestina

ACTING (Film)

Arizona State University Medical Center Training course video. 2011. Role: Mother

Fine Living Network/HGTV Nightmare Rentals series trailer. 2008. Role: Realtor

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Ethics Training industrial video. 2007. Role: Office manager

Comcast Television Subscription campaign commercial. 2004. Role: Woman Covenant Health Systems St. Mary’s Hospital North commercial. 2003 – 2006. Role: Acting coach

SINGING

 The Global Cabaret – Tempe, AZ (2009 – present) Co-founder of a recurring, mobile variety show featuring both live and distributed performers of culturally specific song and spoken word.

 Sara Schwabe & Her Yankee Jass Band (2004 – present) Leader and co-founder of this sought after touring jazz ensemble performing music using Scat and improvisation techniques. Musical styles represented: be-bop, bossa nova, Latin, showtunes and cabaret. Featured performer on the 2006 Bonnaroo music festival. www.myspace.com/yankeejassband

 Le Cage Noir Cabaret – Knoxville, TN (2002 – 2008) Director and co-founder of successful, recurring cabaret season featuring full band and highlighting musical and performance styles of various eras between 1890 and 1960.

 Sweet Buns & the Candies – Knoxville, TN (2002 – 2008) Leader/founder of an a cappella caroling troupe specializing in Medieval and Renaissance Christmas choral pieces.

 Gloria Productions – Knoxville, TN (2006) Guest soloist in concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary).

 Oak Ridge Symphony – Oak Ridge, TN (2003) Guest soloist in pre-production concert of Threepenny Opera. Later officially mounted role (Lucy).

 Senior Recital – St. Joseph, MN (1997) Performed 1 hour of classical voice repertoire in formal setting to satisfy graduation requirement of College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University.

DIRECTING

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Le Cage Noir Cabaret. Original production. 2002 – 2008.

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee The Weir by Conner McPherson. 2008.

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler. 2006.

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris. 2007.

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee A Little Bit of Culture by Stacy Swedeen. 2005.

Black Box Theatre, Tennessee The Daughters of Edward D. Boit by Don Nigro. 2004.

AWARDS AND HONORS

 Meritorious Achievement in Acting – Kennedy Center ACTF (2011)  Love of Learning Award – Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, $500 (2010)  Theatre League Educational Scholarship – Theatre L’homme Dieu, $1500 (2010)  Seed Grant Recipient for the Global Cabaret – p.a.v.e. Committee / Arizona State University, $2000 (2010)  Special Talent Award – Arizona State University, $3000 (2008 - 2010)  Best Play nomination (director, La Ronde) – Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition (2002)  Best New Play winner (director, A Little Bit of Culture) – Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition (2001)  Vocal Performance Scholarship – College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, $1500 (1993 – 1997)  Theatre Performance Scholarship – College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, $1500 (1993 – 1994)

ADMINISTRATIVE

 Community Relations/Fundraising assistant, Event Coordinator Theatre L’homme Dieu – 2010  Marketing Director Phoenix Fringe Festival – 2009  Sponsorship Director Dogwood Arts Festival - 2007  Project Manager, Knoxville520.com Entertainment Project – 2004 - 2006  Knoxville Area Theatre Coalition (Co-chair) – 2005

FURTHER EDUCATION

 IPA – Micha Espinosa, Arizona State University (2008 –2009), Dr. Carolyn Finley, College of St. Benedict (1995-1997)  Fitzmaurice Voicework – Micha Espinosa, Arizona State University (2008 –2010)  Rasaboxes – Rachel Bowditch, Arizona State University (2009-2010)  Stage combat – David Barker, Arizona State University (2008)  Stage combat – Jason Benjamin, Knoxville TN (2007)  Speaking Shakespeare – Terry Weber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2005)  Suzuki / Viewpoints – Kara Kemp, Actors Co-op (2004 - 2005)  Classical voice – Dr. Carolyn Finley, College of St. Benedict (1993 –1997)  Feldenkrais – Tom Darnall, College of St. Benedict (1993 – 1997)  Tai Chi – Tom Darnall, College of St. Benedict (1993 – 1997)  Shotokan Karate (purple belt certification) – Tim Kiel (1988 – 1990)

AFFILIATIONS

 Voice and Speech Teachers Association (VASTA) – 2009 - present  National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) – 2010 - present  Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society – 2010 - present  Rasaboxes - 2010 - present  Actors Co-op Theatre Company – 1998 – 2008  Theatre L’homme Dieu student company – 1989 - 1993

REFERENCES

Micha Espinosa Professor (Voice) Arizona State University Tempe, AZ [email protected] 480.965.5337

Jack Reuler Artistic Director Mixed Blood Theatre Minneapolis, MN [email protected] 612.338.0937

Kim Weild Theatre Director, Artist Director WeildWorks [email protected] 917-683-2847

David Barker Professor (Acting) Arizona State University Tempe, AZ [email protected] 480.495.1956

Dr. Bonnie Eckard Professor (Acting) Arizona State University Tempe, AZ [email protected] 480.965.5337 Amy Hubbard Artistic Director Actors Co-op Theatre Co. Knoxville, TN [email protected] 865.414.1827