Curriculum Vitae
Jessica P West
February 02, 2020
General Information
University address: School of Theatre College of Fine Arts Fine Arts Building 0239 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1160
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web site: http://jessicaphelpswest.com
Professional Preparation
1980 MFA, University of Georgia. Major: Acting. Supervisor: Dr. August Staub. Summa Cum Laude.
Phelps,J.A. (1980). Miss Julie. Play, University of Georgia.
1977 BA, Western Carolina University. Major: Speech and Theatre Arts; English. Cum Laude.
Professional Experience
2017–present Associate Professor, School of Theatre, Florida State University. Director of MFA Directing Program.
2019 Director, The Miracle Worker, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Mars Hill, NC.
2012–2017 Assistant Professor of Theatre, Department of Theatre Arts, Mars Hill University. Responsible for teaching and directing department productions.
2016 Director, Greater Tuna, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre,Mars Hill, NC.
2014 Director, Shunned, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre,Mars Hill, NC.
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2013 Director,The Sunshine Boys, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Mars Hill, NC.
2012 Director,The Light in the Piazza, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Mars Hill, NC.
2001–2012 Assistant Artistic Director(2007-2012) and Artistic Associate(2001-2007), Artistic, Theatre in the Square, Marietta,GA. Artistic Leader and Producer for an 8-12 show season per year.
2011 Director, The Young Man from Atlanta, Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
2011 Director,Freud's Last Session, Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
2010 Director, Caught in the Net, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2010 Director,Stealing Dixie, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2010 Director,The Sunset Limited, Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
2009 Director,The Savannah Disputation, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2009 Director,The Woman in Black, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2009 Director,Tradin' Paint, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2008 Director, Reaching for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Mae Jemison, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2008 Director,Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2008 Director,The Poetry of Pizza, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2008 Director,The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2007 Director,Shiloh Rules, Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
2006 Director, Bad Dates, Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA.
2006 Director,Bus Stop, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2006 Director,Raising a President: The Story of Rachel Clark and Jimmy Carter, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA ;also for the Carter Center, Atlanta, Ga.
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2005 Director, Pathways: African American Women in History, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2005 Director,Fiddler on the Roof, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
2005 Director,The Library Dragon, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2004 Director, Much Ado About Nothing, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2004 Director,Jesus Hopped the A Train, Theatre in the Square, Atlanta, GA.
2004 Director,La Dragona de la Biblioteca, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2004 Director,Pete 'n' Keely, Aurora Theatre, Duluth, GA.
2004 Director,Side Man, Theatre in the Square, Atlanta, GA.
2003 Director,The Bench, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
2003 Director,The Price, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
2002 Director, Rumors, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Mars Hills, NC.
2002 Director,The Importance of Being Earnest, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2001 Director, As You Like It, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Atlanta, GA.
2001 Director,The Chosen, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
1997–2001 Adjunct Professor of Theatre, Department of Theatre and Dance, Agnes Scott College. Responsible for teaching and directing department production.
2000 Director, Dinner With Friends, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
2000 Director,Kuni-Leml, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
2000 Director,Master Class, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
2000 Director,Wit, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
1999 Director, Conversations With My Father, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
1999 Director,The Algae Eaters, Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA.
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1998 Director, Dancing at Lughnasa, Theatre Gael, Atlanta, GA.
1998 Director,Counsellor-At-Law, Jewish Theatre of the South, Atlanta, GA.
1998 Director,Ladies in Waiting (staged reading), Theatre Emory, Atlanta, GA.
1998 Director,The Front Page, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, Ga.
1997 Director,Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
1997 Director,The Heidi Chronicles, New American Theatre, Rockford, IL.
1996 Director, Sleuth, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
1996 Director,Funny Money, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
1996 Director,Tempest Tossed, Ed Howard Productions, Chamblee, GA.
1993 Director,Social Security, Highlands Playhouse, Highlands, NC.
1992 Director,Rumors, Highlands Playhouse, Highlands, NC.
1989 Director,Barefoot in the Park, Madison Theatre Festival, Madison, GA.
1989 Director,Life Under Water, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
1988 Director, The Glass Menagerie, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
1988 Director,The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds, Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre, Ebensburg, PA.
1987 Director, Talley's Folly, Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
1986 Director, Season's Greetings, Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
Atlanta Theatre Fans Best Actress: Regina in The Little Foxes, Atlanta Theatre Fans (2011). Atlanta Theatre Fans Best Director: The Young Man From Atlanta, Atlanta Theatre Fans (2011). Suzi Nomination for Outstanding Actress:Regina in The Little Foxes, The Suzi Awards (2011). May/June SDC Member Spotlight, SDC Newsletter, Society of Directors and Choreographers (2010). Suzi Award for Outstanding Director: The Sunset Limited, The Suzi Awards (2010). Suzi Award for Outstanding Director: Tradin' Paint, The Suzi Awards (2009). Jennie Award for Best Supporting Actress:Elise in Crooked, Theatre in the Square (2007).
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution Year's Best, Director of a Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (2005). Suzi Nominated, Best Director of a Musical: Fiddler on the Roof, The Suzi Awards (2005). Atlanta Journal-Constitution, One of Best Performances of the Year, as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (2001). Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Best 10 plays of the year: Wit, Dinner With Friends, Master Class, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (2000). Atlanta Magazine, Best Director, Best Play: Wit, Atlanta Magazine (2000). Southern Voice, Best Director of the Year: Wit and Dinner With Friends, Southern Voice (2000). Southern Voice, Top 5 plays: Master Class and Wit, Southern Voice (2000). Creative Loafing Critic's Choice for Best Director: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Creative Loafing (1999). Jennie Award for Best Actress:Hedda in Hedda Gabler, Theatre in the Square (1998). Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Best Leading Actress: Catherine in The Heiress, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1997). Jennie Award for Best Supporting Actress: Mrs. Davidson in Rain, Theatre in the Square (1994). Jennie Award for Best Actress: Lettice in Lettice and Lovage, Theatre in the Square (1993). Command Performance for the President of Hungary, Arpad Goncz, as solo performer in the American premiere of his play Hungarian Medea, University of Georgia (1991). Jennie Award for Best Actress:Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth the Queen, Theatre in the Square (1991). Jennie Award for Best Actress:Queen Elizabeth I in Masque of Queens, Theatre in the Square (1986).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Actors' Equity Association Society of Directors and Choreographers
Teaching
I teach the core curriculum for the graduate MFA Directing candidates.
Courses Taught
Directing Realism (TPP5380) Directing Shakespeare (TPP5383) New Play Development (TPP5906) Pre-Modern Acting Styles (THE4935) Directing Pre-Modern Styles (TPP 5381) Program Defense (THE8978) Advanced Play Analysis for the Director (TPP5380) Directing Kinetics (TPP5381) Directing Post-Modern Styles (TPP5380.02)
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Post-Modern Acting Styles (THE 4935) MFA Creative Thesis (THE5973) MFA Qualifying Exam (THE8963) MFA Creative Thesis (THE5973) MFA Qualifying Exam (THE8963) Advanced Play Analysis for the Director (TPP5380.01) MFA Creative Thesis (THE5973) Qualifying Exam (THE8963)
New Course Development
New Play Development (2020) Post-Modern Acting Styles (2019) Pre-Modern Acting Styles (2018) Directing Kinetics (2018)
Curriculum Development
Revised MFA Directing Curriculum to its present course of study (2019) In the Spring of 2018, I completed the first draft of the redesigned MFA Directing curriculum (2018) As the new head of the MFA Directing program, I am in the process of restructuring the present curriculum for the graduate students (2017)
Master's Committee Chair
Nunez, Christopher,B., graduate. (2020). Chicago. Pollei, Dallas,J., graduate. (2020). Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play. Hansen,Christine,R., graduate. (2018). A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Sebren, D. S., graduate. (2018). Tartuffe.
Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Gundlach, M. E. (Sep–Nov 2019).
The Boat Story: Immigration.
Palmer, R. (Sep–Nov 2019).
The Human Circus: Modern Day Slavery.
Jablonski, M. D. (Mar–Apr 2019).
Wildwood Park.
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Pence, Megan,K. (Mar–Apr 2019).
My California.
Jablonski, M. D. (Oct–Dec 2018).
Another Day.
Pence, M. K. (Oct–Dec 2018).
Unlearning What We've Been Taught To Be Sorry For.
Nunez, C. B. (Oct–Nov 2018).
Pinkalicious,the Musical.
Hansen, C. R. (Jan–Apr 2018).
Peace,Love,Rosalind based on As You Like It.
Nunez, C. B. (Jan–Apr 2018).
Wanda's Visit.
Pollei, D. J. (Jan–Apr 2018).
The Most Massive Woman Wins.
Sebren, D. S. (Jan–Apr 2018).
Duncan, The True Tyrant of Scotland based on Macbeth.
Pollei, D. J. (Oct–Dec 2017).
Social Issues Project: Guilty As Posted.
Nunez, C. B. (Sep–Dec 2017).
Social Issues Project:Tinder. Facebook. Snapchat. Lie.
Sebren, D. S. (Sep–Nov 2017).
Cat in the Hat.
Related Teaching/Coaching at Other Theatres and Institutions
# West, J. (2008). Independent Course of Study in Children's Theatre. Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.
# West, J. (2007–2011). Intern Instruction with Georgia State University and Clark Atlanta University students. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta,GA.
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# West, J. (1998–2012). Intern Instruction (High School and College) Casting, Directing, Acting, Playwriting, Stage Management, Dramaturgy with Kennesaw State University and Middle Georgia College and State University students. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (1996–2012). Vocal Coach, Christian Acting Singing Troup. Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (1996). Vocal Coach/Instructor. Professional Actor's Workshop, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (1991–1997). Vocal Coach. Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (1990–1996). Drama Coach, National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA.
Related Teaching/Research/Coaching
# West, J. (2014). Dialect Coach: Shunned. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2013–2015). Movement Coach: The Comedy of Errors, Eurydice. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2013–2015). Text Coach: The Comedy of Errors, On the Verge. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012). Dance Choreographer: Picnic. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2016). Dramaturge: On the Verge, Eurydice, Shunned, Flyin' West. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2016). Fight Choreographer: Picnic, The Comedy of Errors, Shunned, The Children's Hour. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2016). Mentored student dramaturges on: The Children's Hour, The Comedy of Errors, Agnes of God. Mars Hill University.
Teaching at Other Institutions
# West, J. (2016). TA 457 Directed Reading: Acting techniques of Chekhov, Meisner, Viewpoints, Suzuki. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2015–2017). TA 309/TA 345 Women in Contemporary American Dramatic Literature (created for Ideas & Innovations, a general education requirement). Mars Hill University.
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# West, J. (2015). TA 458 Directed Reading: Contemporary Female Playwrights. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2014). TA 458 Directed Reading: Directing a Production, A Study in Comedy. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 117 Introduction to Theatre. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 130 Acting for Non-Majors. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 131 Acting I: Fundamentals. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 231/TA 220 Stage Movement and Pantomime. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 310/TA 370 Principles of Play Direction. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 327 Special Topics: Acting Styles II Modern and Post-Modern (Chekhov, Pinter, Farce). Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 327 Special Topics: Shakespeare on the Stage. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 331/TA 230 Acting II: Character Analysis and Development. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 410 Advanced Play Direction. Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (2012–2017). TA 431/TA 330 Acting III: Styles (Greek, Elizabethan, Comedy of Manners). Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (1997–2001). THE 131 Acting I. Agnes Scott College.
# West, J. (1997–2001). THE 235 Acting II: Styles. Agnes Scott College.
Research and Original Creative Work
Program of Research and/or Focus of Original Creative Work
My program of research and creative work is in Directing, specifically Kinetics. I also apply this technique to Acting. Professional Equity and Non-Equity Acting Roles are listed below. Professional Directing work is listed under professional work in the General section. Creative educational work is listed under Non-Juried performances.
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Presentations
Invited Presentations at Conferences
For invited presentations at conferences, 100.0% were national in scope.
West, J. P. (presented 2019, August). The Power of Kinetic Energy as a Directing Tool. Presentation at Annual Conference : "Scene Changes", Association of Theatre in Higher Education, Orlando, Florida. (National)
Performances
Non-Juried Performances
West, J. P. (Director). (2019). The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! [Play]. Lab Theatre: Florida State University.
West, J. (Director). (2018). Eurydice [Play]. Lab Theatre: Florida State University.
West, J. (Director). (2017). Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Lab Theatre: Florida State University.
West, J. (Director). (2017). Ruthless!. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2016). Agnes of God. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2016). On the Verge. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2015). Eurydice. Moore Auditorium: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2014). Flyin' West. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2014). Shunned. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2013). The Children's Hour. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2013). The Comedy of Errors. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2012). Picnic. Owen Theatre: Mars Hill University.
# West, J. (Director). (2006). Uncommon Women and Others. Winter Theatre: Agnes Scott College.
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Equity Performances
# West, J. (Regina). (2011). The Little Foxes. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Elise). (2007). Crooked. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Elizabeth I). (2003). Mary Stuart. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Blanche). (2001). A Streetcar Named Desire. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Maureen). (1999). The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Hedda Gabler). (1998). Hedda. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Amanda). (1997). Private Lives. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (The Baroness). (1996). Blue Monk. 7 Stages and The Cultural Olympiad, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Catherine). (1996). The Heiress. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (The Angel). (1995). Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (The Angel (et al.)). (1995). Angels in America: Perestroika. Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (The Angel). (1994). Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Mrs. Davidson). (1994). Rain. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Laura). (1993). Holiday. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, AL.
# West, J. (Linda). (1993). Last Total Eclipse. Georgia Repertory Theatre, Athens, GA.
# West, J. (Lettice). (1993). Lettice and Lovage. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Jessie). (1993). To My Chagrin. Georgia Repertory Theatre, Athens, GA.
# West, J. (Laurel). (1992). Driving Lessons. Georgia Repertory Theatre, Athens, GA.
# West, J. (Felicia). (1992). I Hate Hamlet. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, AL.
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# West, J. (Charlady). (1991). A Christmas Carol. Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Julia). (1991). Fallen Angels. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Medea). (1991). Hungarian Medea [Command Performance for President Arpad Gonz]. Georgia Repertory Theatre, Athens, GA.
# West, J. (Nova). (1991). Miracle Man. Georgia Repertory Theatre, Athens, GA.
# West, J. (Nova). (1991). Miracle Man. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Elizabeth I). (1990). Elizabeth the Queen. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Fanny). (1989). On the Verge. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Alice). (1988). Alice!. Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Wife). (1988). Rashomon. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Alice). (1987). Alice!. Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA.
Non-Equity Performances
# West, J. (Ensemble Actor). (1986). Louisville 200. Tri-Crest Productions, Louisville, GA.
# West, J. (Elizabeth I). (1986). The Masque of Queens. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Florence). (1986). The Odd Couple. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Desdemona). (1985). Othello. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Nancy). (1984). Holy Ghosts. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Jody). (1984). Hothouse. Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Simmone (et al.)). (1984). Tom Paine. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Edna Louise). (1983). Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. Theatre in the Square,Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (Elizabeth I). (1983). Elizabeth I. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (Alais). (1983). The Lion in Winter. Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta, GA.
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# West, J. (Iras). (1980). Antony and Cleopatra. Odessa Shakespeare Festival, Odessa, TX.
# West, J. (Helen). (1980). Cymbeline. Odessa Shakespeare Festival, Odessa, TX.
# West, J. (The Witch of Endor). (1979). House of Saul. Odessa Shakespeare Festival, Odessa, TX.
# West, J. (Jaquenetta). (1979). Love's Labour's Lost. Odessa Shakespeare Festival, Odessa, TX.
# West, J. (Emilia). (1979). Othello. Odessa Shakespeare Festival, Odessa, TX.
Reviews of My Research and Original Creative Work by Other Authors
Reviews Appearing in Magazines or Newsletters
Steele, B. (2019, July). The Miracle Worker at SART. Asheville Stages, Unspecified page numbers. Retrieved from https://ashevillestages.com/theater/the-miracle-worker-at-sart
Hamilton, Kai, E. (2019, July). The Miracle Worker at SART. Mountain Xpress, Unspecified page numbers. Retrieved from https://mountainx.com/arts/theater-review-the-miracle-worker-at-sart/
Reviews Appearing on a Web Site
# Various. (1990). Various. jessicaphelpswest.com.
Reviews of my work are posted on my website.
New Play Development Workshops
# West, J. (2010). Stealing Dixie. Theatre in the Square, Marietta, GA.
# West, J. (2008). Denise 2. Actor's Express, Atlanta, GA.
# West, J. (2007). Christmas at Sweet Apple. Theatre in the Square,Marietta,GA.
# West, J. (2006). Raising a President. Theatre in the Square,Marietta,GA.
# West, J. (2006). Turned Funny. Theatre in the Square.
# West, J. (2003). The Library Dragon. Theatre in the Square,Marietta,GA.
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# West, J. (1999–2007). The Percolating Play Reading Series. Theatre in the Square,Marietta,GA.
Service
Florida State University
FSU College Service
Committee Co-Chair, Asolo Conservatory Visit Ad-Hoc Committee (2018).
Organized and facilitated the Asolo Conservatory MFA students visit to Tallahassee. Led a directing workshop with the students.
FSU Department Service
Member, Lighting Design Faculty Search Committee (2020–present).
Member, MFA Costume Committee (2019–present).
Member, By-Laws Committee (2018–present).
Member, Graduate Heads Committee (2017–present).
Head, MFA Directing Committee (2017–present).
Member, Performance Area Committee (2017–present).
Member, Working Title Committee (Production Advisory) (2017–present).
Head, MFA Directing Program (2017–present).
Member, Stage Managment Specialized Faculty Search Committee (2018–2020).
Member, MFA Design Exploratory Committee (2019).
Director, School of Theatre production (2019).
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Director, School of Theatre production (2018).
Eurydice.
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Director, School of Theatre production (2017).
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
FSU Program Service
Head Recruiter for MFA Directing Program, Recruiting (2017–present).
Attend URTA and LINK Conferences in NY,Chicago, and Atlanta to recruit. Review all FSU direct applications.
Recruiting member, BFA Acting Program (2018–2019).
Service to Other Universities
# Faculty and Plans & Policies Committee Secretary, Mars Hill University (2016–2017).
# Writing in the Discipline-Ad Hoc Committee Member, Mars Hill University (2015–2017).
# Theatre Department Recruitment Coordinator, Mars Hill University (2015–2017).
# Theatre Department Box Office and Front of House Supervisor, Mars Hill University (2015–2017).
# BFA Junior Qualifying Adjudicator, Mars Hill University (2013–2017).
# Women's Studies-Ad Hoc Committee Member, Mars Hill University (2012–2017).
# Lead Event Organizer and Storyteller: "From Murphy to Mars Hill.", Mars Hill University (2016).
Fundraising event.
# Theatre Department Curriculum Revisions, Mars Hill University (2015).
# Theatre Department Student Handbook Revisions, Mars Hill University (2015).
# Theatre Department NAST Response Report, Mars Hill University (2015).
# Search Committee Member for Musical Theatre Program Director, Mars Hill University (2014).
The Community
# Committee Member, Stewardship Committee, First Baptist Church, Asheville, NC (2016).
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# Director, Lead Storyteller of Folk Advent Service, Folk Advent Service, First Baptist Church, Asheville, NC (2013–2016).
# Actor, Palm Sunday and Easter Liturgical Dramas, Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, GA (1987–2012).
# Director, Let's Go to the Rock, Touring show for Christian Acting Singing Troup, Baa, Baa Bethlehem, Maundy Thursday Tableaus, Amahl and the Night Visitors (with the Atlanta Symphony and Atlanta Opera members), Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, GA (1987–2012).
# Professional activities that occurred prior to my employment at FSU.
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