CURRICULUM VITAE
LAQUETTA L CARPENTER
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department of Theatre and Dance University of Texas at Austin
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS Gender representation in professional classical theatre EDUCATION
2004-2007 Masters of Fine Arts, The Pennsylvania State University
1991-96, 04 Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Performing and Visual Arts, focus on Theatre, Dance and Literature, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
2004 Coursework for BIS degree completion through University of California at Bakersfield and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2014 Teaching residency in Acting for the Camera, Professional Actor’s Lab, Toronto, Canada.
1992 Acting Apprenticeship – Utah Shakespearean Festival
1993 Acting Internship – Utah Shakespearean Festival
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2019 Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Texas at Austin
2018 Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Texas at Austin
2011-2018 Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Texas at Austin
• Responsibilities include/have included: o Curricular development of BFA in Acting program o Recruitment for the BFA in Acting o Curricular Development of BA in Performer’s Process program o Teaching 3/3 or 4/3 loads annually o Chairing the Season Selection Committee o Production coaching o Student coaching o Student audition preparation o Professional advising for students o Directing/curating NYC Musical Theatre showcase o Directing/curating UTLA actor showcase in Los Angeles, CA o Mentoring student productions
2004-2007 Graduate Assistant Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
• Responsibilities included: o Teaching non-majors Acting classes for 6 semesters o Serving as Teaching Assistant for upper division Acting classes for majors o Serving as Teaching Assistant for 100 level Intro courses
Awards, Grants, Honors and Invited Lectures:
2019 John D. Murchison Fellowship in Fine Arts
2019 Invited guest speaker at Association for Women in Communications, Bloomington IL chapter
2018 Invited instructor, Department of Natural Sciences Honors Seminar. Topic: The Politics of Speech. Weekly class, two semesters
2017 Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Theatre and Dance
2017 UT Austin College of Fine Arts Summer Creative Research Award
2017 Affiliate at the South Asia Institute of the University of Texas at Austin
2016 UT Austin College of Fine Arts Summer Creative Research Award
2016 Invited lecturer at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Lecture on political speech in the works of William Shakespeare
2015-16 Center for Women and Gender Studies Faculty Development Program, University of Texas at Austin
2016 Faculty Development Program colloquium, Center for Women and Gender Studies. Lecture on Shakespeare and gender research project.
2007 Manuel Duque Acting Award, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Theatre
2002 Best Supporting Actress Award; AriZoni Theatre Awards, Phoenix, AZ
Teaching Experience, Master Classes and Workshops:
2019 Guest Lecturer for Illinois Shakespeare Festival intern company, lectured on adaptation and the audition process.
2018 Guest Lecturer for Illinois Shakespeare Festival intern company class, lectured on acting in Film and Television.
2017 Invited Lecturer at National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi, Pakistan. Lectures included physical theatre, movement, acting, and devising theatre from literature
2017 Guest Lecturer for Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Intern Company class, Lecture on Professional Practices
2016 Invited Lecturer at National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi, Pakistan. Lectures included Movement and Acting.
2016 Conducted workshop on cross-gendered Richard II by William Shakespeare. Presented public reading, discussions, and educator round-tables on Richard II
2016 Guest Teaching Artist, Brock Allen Casting, Austin, TX. 4-week workshop in Movement. 2015 Invited Guest Teaching Artist, Illinois State University, Normal/Bloomington, IL. Workshop for graduate actors in Acting for the Camera.
2015 Guest Instructor, Brock Allen Casting, Austin, TX. 2-month class in Practical Aesthetics.
2014 Guest Instructor, Brock Allen Casting, Austin, TX. 3-month class in Meisner Technique.
2013 Guest Instructor, The Robichaux Studio, Austin, TX. Classes in Meisner Technique. 6 week residency.
2013 Acting Instructor at Texas Musical Theatre Workshop, Austin, TX.
2013 Workshop Instructor, Summer Theatre Enrichment Program, Faribault, MN. Workshops on Acting.
2013 Workshop Instructor, Round About Players, Austin, TX. Workshop on Audition Monologues.
2012 Acting Instructor at Texas Musical Theatre Workshop, Austin, TX.
2012 Workshop Instructor, Summer Theatre Enrichment Program, Faribault, MN. Workshops on Acting.
2008-11 Instructor, Act One Studios, Chicago, IL. Teaching Acting Fundamentals 1-3 for adults, and Teen Acting classes.
2007 Instructor, Performing Arts Limited, Skokie, IL. Teaching high school classes in commercial auditioning and fundamentals of acting.
1994 Workshop Instructor, Utah Shakespearean Festival High School Acting Camp. Coaching monologues and scenes.
Professional Directing/Movement/Choreography Work
2019 Caesar, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Bloomington/Normal, IL. Directed World Premiere of original adaptation of Julius Caesar. 2017 Proof, International Theatre and Music Festival, Karachi, Pakistan. Directed World Premiere of the Urdu translation commissioned by the National Academy of Performing Arts.
2017 We Should Kill Caesar, Phoenix Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays and Musicals. Director, playwright/adapter. World Premiere.
2017 The Comedy of Errors, Austin Shakespeare Festival, Austin, TX. Director of movement, including choreography, movement design and stage combat.
2017 Ihktiar, National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi, Pakistan, directed by Zain Ahmed, World Premiere at the International Theatre and Music Festival, Karachi. Created choreography.
2016 Romeo and Juliet, Mercantia 31˚ Festival, Certaldo, Italy. Co- director with Robert Ramirez. Part of the University of Texas at Austin study abroad program in Florence, Italy.
2016 The Charmed Ring, The International Theatre and Music Festival, Karachi, Pakistan.
Professional Acting Experience:
2020 Lead role in Untitled El Paso Project, a feature film by John Rangel
2019 Fixing the Last Henry, by Kirk Lynn, produced by The Rude Mechs, Austin TX. Played the lead role of Henry
2018 The Merry Wives of Windsor, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Deanna Jent. Played the lead role of Mistress Page
Henry V, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Karen Kessler. Played the supporting role of Exeter.
Shakespeare in Love, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Marti Lyons. Played the supporting role of Nurse.
2017 Julius Caesar, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, directed by Robert Ramirez. Played the lead role of Cassius.
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, directed by Rebekkah Scallet. Played the lead role of The Princess of France. 2017 Flocker, Independent Short Film by Starveling Productions. Premiered at 2017 LGBTQ Shorts Film Festival. Played the supporting role of Mrs. Jones.
2017 Open Up, a short film by Jordan Maranto and Faith Compton. Premiered at the Women in Comedy Festival, Boston MA. Played the supporting role of Dr. Bezo
2017 Maker Maker, Why the World? Rude Mechs. Staged Reading of a new play by Kirk Lynn. Played the supporting role of The Critic.
2016 American Crime, ABC Network, directed by John Ridley. Played the supporting role of Diane Marckel in 5 episodes. Season 2 won the Emmy Award for Best Limited Series.
2015 American Crime, ABC Network, directed by John Ridely. Played the supporting role of Silverman’s Assistant in one episode.
2015 The Leftovers, HBO Network, directed by Mimi Leder. Played the featured role of Power Walker in one episode.
2015 Love’s Labour’s Lost, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Curt Tofteland. Played the supporting role of Rosaline.
2015 Love’s Labour’s Won, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Sara Becker. Professional world premiere by Scott Kaiser. Played the leading role of Rosaline.
2015 Richard II, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, directed by Robert Quinlan. Played the supporting role of The Duchess of York.
2014 American Crime, ABC Network, directed by John Ridley. Played the supporting role of Tara in the pilot episode.
2014 Revolution, NBC Network, directed by Roxann Dawson. Played the featured role of DOD Representative in one episode.
2014 The Price on Henry James’ Head, Independent Short Film directed by Zack Merck, Austin, TX. Played the lead role of Emma James.
2013 The Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, Cheer Channel Network, directed by Christian Cisneros. Played the Series Regular role of Coach Tracy in all 8 episodes of Season 2. 2013 Witch, Independent Short directed by Americo Siller, Austin, TX. Premiered at Fantastic Fest 2013. Played the lead role of The Woman.
2012 Martha!, Independent short film directed by Hayley Anderson, Austin, TX. Played the supporting role of The Narrator.
2012 Burn This, Performance Network Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI. Played the leading role of Anna.
2011 Rabbit Hole, directed by Bob Vernon, Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth, NH. Played the leading role of Becca. Nominated for Best Actress Spotlight award - New England Area Theatres.
2011 Diary of a Job Seeker, independent web series produced by Plenty Humble Productions, Chicago, IL. Played Series Regular role of Liz. Also produced and wrote for the series.
2011 Nexus Humanus, Trans-Media project for Random House. Played Lead role of The President.
2010 South Loop, independent feature film directed by John Rangel, Chicago, IL. Played the lead role of Teresa. Opened at the Portage Theatre in Chicago and the Film Courage Festival in Los Angeles.
2010 Time Takes a Holiday, independent short film directed by Boz Alvertos, Chicago, IL. Played the lead role of Death.
2010 Happily After, independent feature film directed by John Klein, produced by Glass City Films, Columbus, OH, starring Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead). Played the supporting role of Cindy. 2011 Park City Film Music Festival (Gold Medal for Excellence in Music), 2011 AOF Intl. Film Festival (Nominee: Best Production Design), 2011 Lake County Film Festival, 2011 Blue Whiskey Indie Film Festival, Chicago IL
2010 Schizcago, Independent Feature Film directed by Ben Kolak, Chicago, IL. Played the supporting role of Marianne.
2010 Boss, STARZ Network, directed by Gus Van Sant. Played the featured role of Reporter.
2010 Cashel Byron’s Profession, adapted stage play of George Bernard Shaw’s novel, written and directed by Robert Scogin, ShawChicago. World Premiere at the International Shaw Symposium, Chicago, IL. Played the lead role of Lydia Carew. 2010 If You Split a Second, directed by Ilesa Duncan. World premiere script by Dana Lynn Formby, opened at Chicago Dramatists in Chicago, IL. Played the lead role of Jane/Geneva.
2010 Sweet Sixteen, feature film directed by Gary Novak, produced by Project Bluelight, Chicago, IL. Played the supporting role of Robin.
2009 Vino Veritas, directed by Guy Sanville. World premiere by David MacGregor at Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, MI. Played the lead role of Claire.
2009 Quarter Til Two, Independent Short Film directed by Tim Connery, Chicago, IL. Played the lead role of Samantha. Premiered at Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival
2009 Hungry for Attention, independent short film directed by Matt Hyland. Played the supporting role of Debra.
2009 Public Enemies, Universal Pictures, directed by Michael Mann. Played the featured role of Toleson’s Secretary.
2007 Proof, Pennsylvania CentreStage in Stage College, PA, directed by Jim Wise. Played the supporting role of Claire.
2006 Proof, New Paltz Summer Repertory Theatre, New Paltz, NY, directed by Brant Pope. Played the supporting role of Claire.
2005 Loves and Hours, Pennsylvania CentreStage, State College, PA, directed by Dan Carter. World premiere by Steven Metcalf. Played the supporting role of Andréa.
2005 The Afghan Women, Penn State School of Theatre, world premiere by William Mastrosimone. Played the supporting role of Wajma.
2004 Cardenio, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa, AZ. Directed by Jared Sakren. Played the lead role of Luscinda.
2004 As You Like it, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa, AZ. Directed by Jared Sakren. Played the lead role of Rosalind. Nominated for AriZoni award for Best Actress. Served as dance captain for the production.
2004 Gilgamesh, Nearly Naked theatre, Phoenix, AZ. Directed by Damon Dering. Played the supporting role of Siduri. Served as dance captain for the production. 2003 Richard III, Shakespeare Sedona, Sedona, AZ. Directed by Jared Sakren. Played the lead role of Lady Anne.
2003 Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare Sedona, Sedona, AZ. Directed by Leslie Brott. Played the lead role of The Princess of France.
2003 Richard III, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa, AZ. Directed by Jared Sakren. Played the supporting role of Lady Anne.
2003 Love’s Labour’s Lost, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa, AZ. Directed by Leslie Brott. Played the lead role of The Princess of France.
2003-4 The Imaginators, Childsplay, Tempe, AZ, directed by John Gentry. World premiere by Dwayne Hartford. Played the lead role of Nina. Nominated for AriZoni award for Best Actress.
2002 As You Like it, Actor’s Renaissance, Tempe, AZ. Directed by Drew Kallen. Played the lead role of Rosalind.
2002 Sense and Sensibility, Actor’s Renaissance, Tempe, AZ. Directed by Ashley Barnard. Opened at the International Jane Austen Society Annual Conference. Played the lead role of Elinor.
2001 Torch Song Trilogy, Nearly Naked Theatre, Phoenix, AZ. Directed by Tim Shawver. Played the supporting role of Laurel. Won Best Supporting Actress AriZoni award.
2000 The Threepenny Opera, Guest Artist at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Directed by Karen Berman. Played the lead roles of Lucy Brown and Streetsinger.
1999 The Winter’s Tale, Expanded Arts’ Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, New York City, NY. Directed by Noel Neeb. Played the lead role of Hermione.
1997 Lend Me a Tenor, Off-Broadway Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT. Directed by Robert Bedore. Played the supporting role of Diane and was promoted after opening to the lead role of Maggie.
1994 The Shoemaker’s Holiday, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, UT. Directed by Norman Ayrton. Played the featured role of Cecily Bumtrinket. Served as contracted dance captain for the production. 1994 A Flea in Her Ear, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, UT, directed by Mark Rucker. Played roles in the ensemble
1993 A Midsummer Night’s Dream , Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, UT, directed by James Christian. Played a role in the ensemble
1993 Timon of Athens, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, UT, directed by Robert Cohen. Played a featured dancer role
1993 Our Town, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Cedar City, UT, directed by William Leach. Played the featured roles of Woman in Balcony and Dead Woman 1.
1991 The Three Bears, Phoenix Theatre Cookie Company, directed by Alan Prewitt. World premiere. Played the leading role of Goldi Lox.
Professional Voice Over/Voice Acting Work
2018-19 Lead voice over in two competition pieces for drumline competition, composer Chris Ozley
2017 Unnamed title, KingsIsle Entertainment, Austin, TX. Directed by TJ O’Leary. Voiced 8 characters in Video Game.
2016 Principal artist for Reliant Energy Voice Over commercial.
2014 Pirate 101, KingsIsle Entertainment, Austin, TX. Directed by TJ O’Leary. Voiced over 25 characters in Video Game over several years.
2012+ Wizard 101, KingsIsle Entertainment, Austin, TX. Directed by TJ O’Leary. Voiced over 100 characters in Video Game over the last 6 years. Job is ongoing.
2010 Voice Over Artist for national Sittercity.com commercial
2007 Voice Over Artist for theatrical production of the musical Baby at Pennsylvania Center Stage
Professional Commercial Acting Work 2017 Principal Actor in Sub Zero “Cove” National Commerical
2016 Principal Actor in Associated Bank Regional Commercial series, including Superbowl promo. 4 Regional Markets.
2015 Principal Actor in Maytag Canadian National Commercial
2014 Principal Actor in Regional Commercial series for Envision Utah
2014 Principal Actor in iMeet National Commercial
2014 Principal Actor in Parents Empowered Regional Commercial
2012 Principal Actor in Regional HEB Superbowl Commercial
2012 Principal Actor in Texas.gov Regional Commercial
2011 Principal Actor in A&E Network National Commercial for Billy The Exterminator
2010 Principal Actor in 3 National Commercial series for Dove Conditioner
2010 Principal Actor in National Commercial for Sittercity.com
2003 Principal Actor in Arizona Republic Regional Commercial
Relevant University and Departmental Service:
2019 UIL Superconference Workshop teacher
2018 Director, Musical Theatre Showcase, New York City, NY. BA in Musical Theatre, University of Texas at Austin.
2018 Vocal Coach, Enron, T&D Mainstage
2018 Director/Producer of Acting Project Production of Wellesley Girl
2017 Elected 2 terms as member of the Budget Council
2017 UIL Superconference Workshop teacher (2 sections) 2016-18 Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department Season Selection Committee
2016 Acting Coach, Little Women, T&D Mainstage
2016 Text Coach, Twelfth Night, , T&D Mainstage
2014-17 Co-Producer of the Cohen New Works Festival
2014-16 College of Fine Arts Curriculum Committee
2016 Dialect Coach for student production of Punk Rock
2015 Director/Producer of Acting Project Production of Speaking in Tongues
2015 Season Planning Ad-hoc committee
2015 Acting Coach, RE/Connect, Cohen New Works Festival
2015 UIL Workshop Teacher (3 sections)
2013-2015 Undergraduate Activities Committee
2014 Directing Advisor for Alpha Psi Omega Production of Push Up
2014 Acting Coach, A Streetcar Named Desire, T&D Mainstage
2014 Acting Coach, Fame, the Musical, T&D Mainstage
2014 Guest Actor, Enter a Woman, Pretty Enough, T&D Playwriting development
2014 UIL Workshop teacher (3 sections)
2013 Assisting playwriting/directing classes as a guest performer
2013 Guest actor for PDW workshop of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s Sirens
2013 Guest actor for Stephen Dietz workshop of Bloomsday
2013 Director/Producer of Acting Project Production of The Sparrow
2013 Movement Coach, Intimate Apparel, T&D Mainstage
2013 UIL Superconference Workshop teacher (2 sections) 2012 Acting Coach for Alpha Psi Omega production of Harvey
2012 Movement Designer for Love’s Labour’s Lost, T&D Mainstage
2012 UIL Superconference Workshop teacher (2 sections)
2011 Voice Coach, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, T&D Mainstage
2011 Voice Coach, September Play, Cohen New Works Festival
2011 Guest Actor, 360 (round dance), T&D Mainstage
2011 UIL Superconference Workshop teacher (3 sections)