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Louise Seidel 62 MACKIE CRES - SASKATOON, SK - S7L 3V3 - 306-380-2759 Chrysalistheatre@Gmail.Com Louise Seidel 62 MACKIE CRES - SASKATOON, SK - S7L 3V3 - 306-380-2759 [email protected] Qualification Highlights Directing and teaching in a kind and nurturing manner. Inspiring others to bring their best to their creative work Empowering individuals as artists Pursuing excellence as a theatre artist Employing the power of theatre for personal and social change Experience Current - Director and Producer - Chrysalis Theatre - Saskatoon, SK The Shape of a Girl by Joan MacLeod -Produce powerful anti-bullying play as a tour -Network with schools and youth groups to share show 2014 - Drama Teacher - Adelaide Park-Churchill Community - Saskatoon, SK -Leading a group of 6 - 9 year olds in an exploration of drama 2013 Director and Producer - Chrysalis Theatre - Fringe Festival - Saskatoon, SK The Shape of a Girl by Joan MacLeod -Recruited talent -Developed a moving performance through an intense rehearsal -Created and implemented a publicity campaign 2008-Pres – FOH Volunteer – Persephone, Live Five and SNTC – Saskatoon, SK -Facilitating an enjoyable and safe experience for theatre patrons 2012 Performance Coach and Lighting Tech - Family Social Service - Saskatoon, SK 2011 Drama Instructor - Persephone Drama Camp - Saskatoon, SK -Co-teaching drama camp for 9-12 yr olds 2010-2012 Puppeteer -Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre -Saskatoon, SK -Performed a variety of roles in “I’m the Boss of Me” *A puppet play informing grade 4 students about sexual assault -Facilitated group discussion around sexual assault and it’s the prevention 2010 Stage Manager - Fringe Festival - When Harry Met Harry - Saskatoon, SK 2009 Producer - Summer Players - Saskatoon, SK -Co-ordinated the production and promotion of The Musical of Musicals 2009 Intern - Saskatchewan Playwrights Association - Saskatoon, SK -Participated in the work-shopping and public reading of a new play by Cheryl Jack 2009 Guest Performer - Flip Side Productions - Saskatoon, SK -created and performed a piece on gun violence as a part of Silence 2009 Actor - Gateway Players - Saskatoon, SK -Kate Bedroom Farce Michael Neuert Gateway Players 2008 Theatre Technician - Gateway Players - Saskatoon, SK -Ran sound for "Blythe Spirit" 2007 Drama Instructor - Massey Place Community Association - Saskatoon, SK -Instructed “Let It Grow” *An inclusive program for elementary students of First Nations decent 2007 Artistic Director - Theatre Inconnu - Victoria, BC -Directed A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Burgess Clarke *An up-beat adaptation of the Christmas classic *A cast of emerging professionals 2007 Actor - Theatre Inconnu - Victoria, BC -Dagny / Mitsi in Charles Tidler’s The Butcher’s Apron *An absurdist look at Agust Strindberg and his comrades at the Black Pig *A cast of professionals and emerging professionals 2006 Acting Director - Theatre Inconnu - Victoria, BC -Directed The Ambassador by Slawimir Mrozek (trans Brea Maurice) *A political satire about modern colonialism *A cast of professionals and emerging professionals 98-05 Artistic Director - Chrysalis Theatre - Rocky Mtn Hse, AB -Directed The Shape of a Girl by Joan MacCleod *A one-woman anti-bullying show inspired by the Rena Virk murder -Directed Generations by Sharon Pollock *An examination of diverging attitudes of three generations towards the family farm -Formed and directed “Spot On Theatre” *Directed a group of drama students in spot improvisation for Crimson Lake Provincial Park performances -Formed and directed the "Bicentennial Players" *Created a small tour celebrating Rocky Mountain House's 200th birthday *Headed a team of theatre artists in historical research writing a variety of entertaining and informative theatre pieces suited to all ages *Fulfilled the show's technical needs in an easily portable manner *Rehearsed and performed in a variety of venues, from street corners and parks to school gymnasiums *Obtained financial and volunteer support for project *Linked with various community groups in providing audiences access to performances -Wrote and directed Northern Crossing’s 1999 musical Chautauqua, celebrating Rocky’s bicentennial -Started a small business aimed at bringing theatre to rural Albertans *Offered drama classes to school age children in central Alberta *Directed and facilitated the writing of murder mysteries *Provided enrichment to the Benalto school drama program *Developed promotional materials including brochures, business cards and convention display 94-98 Drama Teacher - Rimbey High School - Rimbey, AB -Founded "Spotlight Youth Theatre," including the following accomplishments: *Produced an annual showcase consisting of student-directed and student- acted plays -facilitated extensive after-hours rehearsal -coached student directors and actors with a wide range of skills -staged shows on a fully- equipped stage -directed technical crew made up of students and community volunteers -assisted students in the design and implementation of a publicity campaign *Facilitated student presentations for our public library -coordinated with library staff -coached students in Story Theatre presentations including costumes and portable sets *Directed and facilitated a yearly Hallowe'en haunted house -incorporated technical theatre learning objectives into student designed production - coordinated student-technical staff organizing community volunteers *Directed and facilitated the writing of two murder mystery evenings extensive rehearsal and writing sessions -coached students in writing, technical production and acting within a planned improvisation - coordinated student technical staff *Prepared students for professional-acting-school auditions -coached students' audition preparation, including audition monologues, vocal selections and dance - successful applicants went on to Red Deer College Theatre Studies and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York 96 Director - Theatre of Baying Buffoons - Rimbey, AB *Established a new community theatre group -auditioned and cast members of the community -directed a two-act comedy -trained and coordinated volunteers in a variety of positions; such as, actors, stage manager, designer, assistant director, carpenters, lighting and sound technician, costumer publicity , 95 Adult Drama Instructor - Rimbey Continuing Education - Rimbey, AB *Instructed "Introduction to Acting" -areas of study included voice, movement, character development, script analysis, character interaction and rehearsal techniques *Instructed "Directing Made Simple" -areas of study included director's concept, script analysis, basic design, casting and rehearsal techniques 93-94 Drama Teacher - Frank Maddock High School - Drayton Valley, AB *Directed full-scale student productions of "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" and "The Garage Sale" -extensive after-hours rehearsal -coached students possessing a wide range of acting skills -staged show on a fully equipped stage -designed a multiple-playing-area set -coordinated front-of-house ticket and refreshment sales *Wrote and Directed a Murder Mystery as a fund-raising event -extensive after-hours rehearsal involving both students and teachers -coached students and teachers in acting within a planned improvisation -cooperated with a technician in the design and implementation of lighting and sound - planned the fund-raiser with a team of other staff members 93 Director and Producer – Chrysalis Theatre - Fringe Festival Edmonton, AB *Directing responsibilities -auditioned professional and emerging actors directed professional and emerging actors -coordinated staff and volunteers: actors, musicians, stage manager, graphic artist, head carpenter, stage manager -coached the actors in acting and singing designed a modular, portable set *Producing responsibilities -publicized and organized auditions -obtained sponsorship for the production -developed a comprehensive publicity campaign: posters, handbills, teasers, press releases, parade entry, publicity photos Education 1991 - 1993 Bachelor of Education University of Alberta (With Distinction - Drama Major, Biology Minor) 1986-1988 Theatre Studies Diploma Red Deer College (Performance Major) Professional Development 2012 Break-Through Acting – Tom Bentley-Fisher -Creating performances that are both truthful and daring 2010 Film Workshop - Daniel Cross (Producer EyeSteelFilm) -An over-view of the producer’s role and techniques with reference to the website he created – “Homeless Nation, by and for the street community” -with reference to his films: the Genie award winning Up The Yangtze, The Jutra award winning Last Train Home, the Genie nominated Rip: A Remix Manifesto, Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam, Antoine and Roach's political odyssey Punk Le Vote. 2010 Film Workshop – Raj Padmanabh -Using Final Cut Pro to edit film including saving, editing and publishing video and audio Professional Development Continued 2006 Voice - Kim Greenwood 2005 Character Development - Heather Inglis 2004 Directing - Jeff Bramlick 1999 Singing Lessons - Louise Bruns 1998 Discover Drama! - Marilyn Potts -Explored various methods of instruction and evaluation -Shared project ideas and educational philosophy 1998 Exploring Creative Expression - Philippe Naud -Built upon existing physical communication skills -Discovered new avenues for creativity - Challenged my artistry through mime-work including mask 1998 Auditioning for the Camera - Michelle Pearson -Prepared for mock auditions -Learned what to expect from auditioners and agents - Determined what needed to be included in an actor's resume package
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