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Amanda Crabb CURRICULUM VITAE 801-318-6066 | [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Assistant Professor, Musical Theater Utah Valley University 2015 – Present Adjunct Faculty, Music Dance Theater BFA Program University 2005 – 2015

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION BFA Musical Theater Head Theater Department, UVU BFA 2015 – Present Performance Coordinator Theater Department, UVU 2015 – 2020 Steering Committee Music Dance Theater Program, BYU 2010 – 2015 Outside-performance Coordination Music Dance Theater Program, BYU 2010 – 2015 Program Admissions Team Music Dance Theater Program, BYU 2010 – 2015 Program Director/Lead Teacher Hale Center Theater Orem 2005 – 2019

Acting I & II, Stage Tech, English Teacher Spanish Fork Junior High School 2000 – 2001

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING & COACHING

Beijing University – 2010 • Designed and implemented 3-week student workshop culminating in performance for the newly formed national musical theater organization Beijing Contemporary Music Academy – 2008 • Trained academy faculty in contemporary and musical theater vocal styles and technique

UNIVERSITY TEACHING – CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

2020 THEA 2156 Group Voice for BFA Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course to healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 3152 Acting for Musical Theater II Utah Valley University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focus on partner connection and storytelling in musicals. THEA 315R Musical Theater Practicum Utah Valley University An in-depth advanced level performance practicum that allows students to play leading roles from the musical theater cannon. 2019 THEA 2156 Group Voice for BFA Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course to healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 3152 Acting for Musical Theater II Utah Valley University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focus on partner connection and storytelling in musicals. THEA 315R Musical Theater Practicum Utah Valley University An in-depth advanced level performance practicum that allows students to play leading roles from the musical theater cannon. THEA 319R She Loves Me (Director/Music Director) Utah Valley University A class for the cast of the main stage production of She Loves Me. Students are assessed on practice, performance and professionalism. 2018 THEA 4119 Sr. Careers and Showcase Utah Valley University A class that prepares students to enter the profession by focusing on business aspects, audition material and culminates in the creation of a showcase. THEA 3722 Theater History Literature II England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course surveys the history of Western theater from 1800 to present day. We explore the societal and cultural contexts in which theater has been created. This course is taught in London and Scotland and uses plays we see as the content of the course. THEA 458R Special Topics England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course is designed to facilitate credit for students who are doing individualized research or performance specific to their area of focus. For study abroad the research is specific to London/England venues and history. THEA 4993R Senior Project England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course is designed to give credit to seniors who are completing the research or performance of their senior capstone on Study Abroad. THEA 2156 Group Voice for Theater Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course designed to introduce healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 3152 Acting for Musical Theater II Utah Valley University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focus on partner connection and storytelling in musicals. 2017 THEA 3725 Musical Theater History Utah Valley University This course covers the history of the American Musical. We explore the societal and cultural context in which the musical was created from their origin to present day. THEA 372S Theater History Literature II England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course surveys the history of Western theater from 1800 to present day. We explore the societal and cultural contexts in which theater has been created. This course is taught in London and Scotland and uses plays we see as the content of the course. THEA 458R Special Topics England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course is designed to facilitate credit for students who are doing individualized research or performance specific to their area of focus. For study abroad the research is specific to London venues and history. THEA 4993R Senior Project England/Scotland Utah Valley University This course is designed to give credit to seniors who are completing the research or performance of their senior capstone on Study Abroad. THEA 2156 Group Voice for BFA Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course designed to introduce healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 3152 Acting for Musical Theater II Utah Valley University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focus on partner connection and storytelling in musicals. 2016 THEA 2156 Group Voice for BFA Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course I designed to introduce healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 315R Musical Theater Practicum - Little Women Utah Valley University A performance lab that allows students to perform new work workshops, mini class musicals and full musicals. THEA 319R Performance Practicum Utah Valley University A performance lab that allows students to perform new work workshops, mini class musicals and full musicals. 2015 THEA 2156 Group Voice for BFA Majors Utah Valley University An introductory course designed to introduce healthy contemporary vocal technique and styles including musical theater classical, mix and belt. THEA 315R Musical Theater Practicum - Lucky Stiff Utah Valley University A performance lab that allows students to perform new work workshops, mini class musicals and full musicals. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality. 2014 MUSIC 328 Script, Movement, & Score Analysis Brigham Young University A deep dive into musicals and how the script, score and movement combine to tell an effective story. Learning is guided by being assigned a leading role in a musical that is performed in class. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study Brigham Young University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality. 2013 MUSIC 328 Script, Movement, & Score Analysis Brigham Young University A deep dive into musicals and how the script, score and movement combine to tell an effective story. Learning is guided by being assigned a leading role in a musical that is performed in class. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study Brigham Young University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality. 2012 MUSIC 328 Script, Movement, & Score Analysis Brigham Young University A deep dive into musicals and how the script, score and movement combine to tell an effective story. Learning is guided by being assigned a leading role in a musical that is performed in class. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study Brigham Young University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality. 2011 MUSIC 328 Script, Movement, & Score Analysis Brigham Young University A deep dive into musicals and how the script, score and movement combine to tell an effective story. Learning is guided by being assigned a leading role in a musical that is performed in class. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study Brigham Young University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality. 2010 MUSIC 328 Script, Movement, & Score Analysis Brigham Young University A deep dive into musicals and how the script, score and movement combine to tell an effective story. Learning is guided by being assigned a leading role in a musical that is performed in class. TMA 229 Musical Scene Study Brigham Young University A junior level musical scene study course. This course focuses on scenes from musicals, focusing on partner work, dance and musicality.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING – VOICE INSTRUCTION

2020 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. 2019 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. 2018 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. 2017 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. 2016 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. 2015 THEA 484R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. THEA 284R Sing Technique for Actors Utah Valley University Private voice lessons for majors with weekly group master class. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2014 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2013 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2012 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2011 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2010 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2009 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2008 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2007 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2006 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. 2005 MUSIC 160R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Private voice lessons for non-majors. Focuses on contemporary technique and style. MUSIC 260R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality. MUSIC 360R Contemporary Voice Brigham Young University Weekly master class that accompanies private voice lesson. Instruction focuses on acting though song, gestures and musicality.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES Theater Department

Season Selection Committee Member 2015-2018 Utah Valley University Directing Tenure Track Faculty Search Chair 2019-2020 Utah Valley University Acting Tenure Track Faculty Search Member 2019-2020 Utah Valley University Musical Theater Tenure Track Faculty Search Member 2017-2018 Utah Valley University Theatrical Arts Lecturer Search Member 2018 Utah Valley University Theatrical Arts Lecturer Search Member 2017 Utah Valley University Voice & Diction Tenure Track Faculty Search Chair 2016 Utah Valley University BFA Performance Steering Committee Member 2011 – 2015 Brigham Young University School of the Arts Arts Resource Council Member 2017 – Present Utah Valley University School of the Arts Student Success Committee Member 2018 – Present Utah Valley University School of the Arts Recruitment Committee Member 2016 – Present Utah Valley University University UVSelf Leadership Training Member 2019-2020 Utah Valley University Faculty Senate Taskforce Member 2017-2018 Utah Valley University “Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness”

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 2018-Present Los Angeles/Arizona National Association of Teachers of Singing 2019-Present Provo, Ut Utah Music Educators Alliance (UMEA), Presenter 2018 St. George, Ut Utah Theater Educators (UTA), Presenter 2016, 2019 , Ogden, Ut Musical Theater Educators Alliance (MTEA) 2017 , NY The Great Teacher Summit 2015 Heber City, Ut

MUSIC DIRECTION

2020 Music Director Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Hale Center Theater Orem 2019 Music Director Mama Mia Sundance Summer Theater Music Director She Loves Me Utah Valley University 2018 Music Director Oklahoma! Sundance Summer Theater Vocal Coach Single Wide Brigham Young University Music Director The Little Mermaid Hale Center Theater Orem 2017 Music Director Tarazan Hale Center Theater Orem 2016 Music Director Catch Me If You Can Utah Valley University Music Director Frog and Toad Utah Valley University Music Director 9 to 5 Utah Valley University 2014 Music Director Single Wide (New Work) Brigham Young University 2012 Music Director Merrily We Roll Along Brigham Young University 2010 Music Director A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater 2009 Music Director A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater 2001 Music Director Kiss Me Kate Hale Center Theater

STAGE DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY 2019 Director She Loves Me Utah Valley University 2017 Director Little Women (black box class) Utah Valley University 2001 Choreographer Camelot Hale Center Theater 2000 Choreographer Secret Garden Hale Center Theater

PERFORMANCE – MUSICAL THEATRE

THEATRE (REGIONAL/STOCK) Sweeney Todd Mrs. Lovett w/ Jeff McCarthy Noorda Performance Series In the Light Featured Ensemble Broadway Workshop Ragtime Kathleen Musical Theater West Anybodys Sundance Summer Theater Singing in the Rain Ensemble Tuacahn Amphitheatre General Cartwright (U/S) Tuacahn Amphitheatre West Side Story Ensemble/Featured Soloist Tuacahn Amphitheatre The Unsinkable Molly Brown Grand Duchess/Ensemble Tuacahn Amphitheatre Lady Thiang Tuacahn Amphitheatre The Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Cover Tuacahn Amphitheatre

THEATRE (COMMUNITY) Big Fish (Regional Premier) Sandra Bloom Hale Center Theater Orem Single Wide Amanda Brigham Young University Catch Me If You Can (Regional Premier) Carol Strong/Ensemble Hale Center Theatre Big Fish Sandra Bloom Hale Center Theatre Les Miserables Madame Thenardier Hale Center Theater Orem Peter Pan Tiger Lily/Mrs. Darling Hale Center Theater Orem Marvelous Wonderettes Missy Hale Center Theater Orem Yenta/Fruma Sarah Jackson Hole Playhouse Pirates of Penzance Edith Jackson Hole Playhouse Kiss Me Kate Kate Hale Center Theater Orem Phantom Carlotta Hale Center Theater Orem Beauty and the Beast Babette Hale Center Theater Orem Brigadoon Jane Hale Center Theater Orem Shenandoah Anne SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre Brigadoon Sandy the Candy Seller Glendale Center Theater

THEATRE (EDUCATIONAL) The Captain’s Daughter Ensemble The Boston Conservatory The Taffetas Peggy Brigham Young University Children of Eden Aysha/Snake Brigham Young University PERFORMANCE – DRAMA

The Laramie Project Marge Utah Valley University Separate Tables Pat Cooper Brigham Young University ** “Irene Ryan Nominee for Best Actress” for Separate Tables | The Kennedy Center “American College Theater Festival” (ACTF) Competition

PERFORMANCE – TELEVISION All My Friends are Cowboys • PBS Television Special: Featured extra (Elizabeth) in 60-minute special starring Johnny Cash, Wilford Brimley, June Carter, Roy Rodgers, and others.

PERFORMANCE – MUSIC & RECORDINGS The Mormon Tabernacle Choir • Member, Grammy and Emmy Award winning; Dir: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. Young Ambassadors (Brigham Young University) • Featured soloist, internationally-renown collegiate performing group. Women’s Chorus (Brigham Young University) One Nation • Featured soloist in an Original Work by Rob Moffat Cantus Youth Choirs • Featured Trio for end of year choral concert

TRAINING Vocal Training: Monique Phinney (The Boston Conservatory); Gale Lockwood (Brigham Young University) Repertoire Coaching: Cathy Rand (The Boston Conservatory) Musical Theater: Fran Charnas, Neil Donohoe (The Boston Conservatory) Acting: Barta Heiner/Tim Threlfall (Brigham Young University) Dance (Jazz, Modern, Ballet, & Tap): Leslie Woodies, Michelle Chasse, Carol Efron-Flier, and Kim Lehnam

EDUCATION

Master of Music (MM) Musical Theater | Boston Conservatory of Music 2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Music Dance Theater | Brigham Young University 2000 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Theater Education | Brigham Young University