ERIC HUNICUTT Director | Actor | Improv Specialist | Arts Educator & Administrator CURRICULUM VITAE

HIGHER EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNICATIONS – MEDIA STUDIES / PRODUCTION The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC Graduate with Highest Distinction; Dean’s List; GPA 3.8

CAROLINA BUSINESS INSTITUTE University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC

ADDITIONAL PROFESSSIONAL TRAINING

GOB SQUAD San Diego CA / 2017

ALAN ALDA CENTER FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE Stony Brook University NY / 2016

AK STUDIOS / 2012 – 2015

LINCOLN CENTER THEATER DIRECTORS LAB New York / 2013

WARNER LOUGHLIN STUDIOS Los Angeles / 2009 – 2010

STEPPENWOLF CLASSES WEST Los Angeles / 2006 – 2008

IMPROV OLYMPIC (IO) WEST THEATER Los Angeles / 2005 – 2007

IMPROV OLYMPIC (iO) THEATER / 1999-2005

THE SECOND CITY CONSERVATORY Chicago / 1999 – 2001

COMEDY SPORTZ THEATER Raleigh, NC / 1992 -1999

HONORS Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key Honor Society; Dean’s List

ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Producer & Managing Director Steppenwolf Classes West Summer Intensive / 2016 – Present

Administrator, Media & Website Coordinator Steppenwolf Classes West / 2009 – Present

Director of Training / Managing Director / Bookkeeper Improv Olympic West & Training Center, Los Angeles / 2005 – 2009

Producer Los Angeles Improv Festival / 2005 – 2009 ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Graduate Division / 2016 - Present University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA • Teach science communication techniques to undergraduate, graduate, post-docs, researchers and faculty in the sciences at UC San Diego. • Train presenters, researchers, and science faculty in public speaking, science communication skills for public audiences, science writing for the public, using and message distillation techniques. • Train participants for on-camera interviews and filmed presentations. • Develop, revise, and implement customized curriculum for 2-4 day workshops, utilizing Spolin exercises, theatre games, teambuilding techniques, and elements of journalism, marketing, public speaking, and techniques from Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

Faculty / 2015 - 2018 The Australian Film & Television Academy (TAFTA), Los Angeles, CA • Taught acting for film & to 8-16 professional actors and students from professional training program based in Australia. Lecture and lead scene study focusing on single and multi-cam acting technique, on-camera audition technique, text analysis for television comedy scripts and audition material. • Taught improvisation for television & film, using Spolin-based games and long-form improv techniques to supplement Stanislavsky and Meisner-based training for television and film auditions and performances.

California State University Summer Arts: Steppenwolf Classes West, Fresno, CA & Monterey, CA / 2008, 2010, 2016 • Taught improvisation and ensemble work to graduate and undergraduate program candidates and professional actors as member of the core faculty in 2-4 week residential intensives, 25-50 students. • Co-director of culminating public performances. • Performed with co-faculty in public performances and readings for Summer Arts Festival.

Faculty / 2012 – 2015 Stella Adler / The Art of Acting Studio, Los Angeles, CA • Taught movement and improv to undergraduate and certificate candidates in accredited conservatory program using Viewpoints, contact improvisation, Adler techniques, , Spolin and Johnstone improvisation. • Co-taught with other movement faculty, co-developed and rehearsed original devised student performance. • Evaluated student growth and performance in class, submitted grades and written assessments to administration. • Participated in end of year faculty assessments and in-person student evaluation panels. • Participated in faculty readings, new play workshops and seminars.

Guest Faculty & Director / 2011 University of California San Diego - Dept. of Theatre & Dance, La Jolla, CA • Taught undergraduate level acting course for performance majors. Taught text analysis, basic dramaturgy, monologue and audition preparation, foundational acting techniques utilizing Stanislavski, Adler, and Spolin. • Developed, assigned, and evaluated written assignments as required by department. • Evaluated student progress and growth, assigned end of course grades, mentored students and provided personalized feedback throughout the class. • Selected and directed Fall semester undergraduate production of The Thugs.

California State University Summer Arts: Chicago Style Improv & , Fresno, CA / 2009 • Taught graduate and undergraduate program candidates and professional actors Spolin, Johnstone, and long-form improv fundamentals, intermediate scene work and character work and sketch comedy in two-week residential intensive culminating in public performances. • Performed improv and scripted comedy for the public as part of the Summer Arts Festival.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Faculty / 2007 – Present Steppenwolf Classes West, Los Angeles, CA • Teach Improvisation for the Actor classes to professional and post-graduate actors in 8-12 week class sessions with 10-16 students. Integrate Spolin, Stanislavsky, Meisner, and Hagen-based exercises and techniques with long-form improvisation skills and philosophies. • Co-teach (with Alexandra Billings) 10-12 week Viewpoints & Improvisation class, combining long-form improvisation and Viewpoints training with text and composition work. • Co-teach (with Jeff Perry and Alexandra Billings) Viewpoints, Scene Study, & Improv Lab class to advanced students and professionals. Integrate Stanislavsky, Hagen, and Meisner-based acting techniques, Spolin and long-form improvisation techniques, contact improvisation, Viewpoints training, text analysis, scene study, and composition work.

Faculty & Staff Coach (Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Teacher) / 2009 – Present Warner Loughlin Studios, Los Angeles, CA • Teach Comedy for Television & Film ongoing weekly scene study class. 8-16 intermediate to advanced professional and aspiring professional actors. • Designed and implemented the Warner Loughlin Comedy Technique Intensive. • Teach one and two-day introductory text analysis, dramaturgy, and Loughlin technique workshops for incoming studio members. • Teach on-camera audition workshops. Develop and implement customized workshop curriculum for 4-8 week class focusing on auditioning for tv & films. Provide individualized feedback and goal setting for students. • Teach master class level scene study, using Warner Loughlin Technique, Stanislavsky, Hagen, and Meisner techniques, improvisation, multi-camera and single camera television acting techniques. • Teach Auditioning for Television Comedy workshop. Develop custom curriculum and teach 6-8 week workshop focusing on multi-cam and single cam comedy text analysis and audition techniques. • Evaluate prospective students‘ resumes and reel submissions, advise studio management on the placement of incoming students. • Coach private clients in audition preparation, provide coaching and direction during taped audition sessions, provide on-set coaching for working clients. Responsible for maintaining a diverse range of professional and aspiring professional clients, coaching on wide variety of roles and auditions, including co- stars, guest stars, and series regulars.

Independent Acting Teacher, Private Acting Coach / 2016 – 2018 Los Angeles, CA • Taught weekly advanced-level, highly selective scene study master class to experienced professional actors, incorporating elements of improvisation, Stanislavsky, Hagen, and Meisner techniques and elements of mindfulness training to support a broad range of professional performance work. • Created a safe and supportive classroom environment for acting professionals to identify and examine challenging material and to explore psychologically and emotionally demanding work. • Coordinated enrollment, scheduling, payment, and facility rental for group classes. • Provided customized individual acting and audition coaching for film, television, and theatre audition preparation, during taped audition sessions, and for professionals while working on-set.

Faculty / 2005 – 2018 Improv Olympic (iO) West Theater & Training Center, Los Angeles, CA • Taught introductory through advanced level improvisation classes in renowned yearlong conservatory program. • Incorporated the exercises of , , Keith Johnstone, and long- form improvisation techniques pioneered by , , , Martin DeMaat, and others for professional actors, , writers, and improvisers in 6-10 week class format. • Integrated elements of Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, and Viewpoints training into traditional improvisation training and curriculum. • Designed and implemented curriculum for advanced-level workshops and master classes focusing on improvisational structures/forms, character and scene work techniques, teambuilding, and advanced ensemble work incorporating Viewpoints, contact improvisation, and physical theatre techniques. • Provided direction and support to student participants in showcases and public performances through guided rehearsals and preparation, performance-focused classwork, and individual post-performance feedback. • Assessed student progress and made recommendations for student advancement based on teacher evaluations. • Mentored teachers in training and performers advancing into teaching positions by providing feedback and guidance during practical application in a classroom environment. • Advised the Artistic Director in the creation of performance groups, participated in assessment of company auditions, and consulted senior management on refinement, assessment, and development of company-wide inclusivity and diversity practices.

Faculty & Acting Coach / 2014 - 2016 AK Studios, Los Angeles, CA • Taught scene study classes of 10-16 students, meeting weekly in 8-12 week sessions. Taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes to professional and aspiring professional actors. Curriculum included fundamental text analysis, dramaturgy, imagination-based character building techniques, Adler, Meisner, Stanislavski, and Hagen techniques. • Coached private clients and students for theatre and on-camera auditions.

INTENSIVES

Steppenwolf Classes West Summer Intensive, Los Angeles / 2009 – Present • Teach 18-30 graduate and undergraduate program candidates and professional actors in 2, 3, & 4-week intensives. • Incorporate elements of Spolin, Johnstone, Close, long-form improvisation, Viewpoints, composition work, ensemble building, text analysis and Stanislavski, Meisner, and Hagen based techniques into cross-disciplinary daily classes. • Co-teach with Steppenwolf Ensemble members and Steppenwolf West faculty and guest artists including: Jeff Perry, Tom Irwin, Alexandra Billings, Shannon Cochran, Monica Payne, Tom Irwin, Alan Wilder, Evelyn Case, Kim Rubinstein. iO West (Improv Olympic) Theater Summer Intensive, Los Angeles / 2013 –2016 • Taught professional actors, writers, and improvisers in multiple class levels. Spolin- based improv games, long form improv techniques, advanced improv forms, and ensemble work in 1-4 week intensive. • Assessed and evaluated student performance and in-class progress, recommended advancement and placement.

New Filmmakers L.A. Immersion Intensive, Los Angeles / 2014-2017 • Taught actors and voiceover artists in training in twice yearly intensive program introducing improvisation training to Japanese students. • Developed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans, coordinated with New Filmmakers staff and leadership • Worked with English to Japanese translators in the classroom • Performed demonstrations of improvisation and for students

Chico State University, Chico, CA / 2009 • Visiting teacher – Taught undergraduate program candidates foundational Spolin improv games and long-form improv techniques in one-week intensive.

Howard College, Columbia, MD / 2008 • Visiting teacher – Taught undergraduate program candidates improvisation and Viewpoints based on scripted text work in three-week intensive.

Impatient Theater Company, Toronto, ON / 2006 • Visiting master class teacher – Taught resident company members and professional actors advanced improvisation scene work and improv structure, ensemble building and Viewpoints work in one-week private intensive .

WORKSHOPS / MASTER CLASSES

Guest Teacher, Improv & Advanced Improv - PIT Theater Chapel Hill, NC / 2019

Master Class Instructor, Advanced Improv - New South Comedy Festival Alchemy Comedy Theater, Greenville, SC / 2018

Workshop Instructor, Improv - Deltopia Improv Festival / 2013, 2015, 2018

Master Class & Workshop Instructor, Advanced Improv – Phoenix Improv Festival Phoenix, AZ / 2017

Master Class & Workshop Instructor, Advanced Improv, Improv & Viewpoints - North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival Chapel Hill, NC / 2005 - 2017

Teacher Training Instructor – Westside Comedy Theater Santa Monica, CA / 2017

Master Class Instructor, Advanced Improv – Tucson Improv Festival Tucson, AZ / 2015

Teacher, Advanced Improvisation & Viewpoints - Now! Classroom Training Center Los Angeles / 2015

Master Class Instructor, Advanced Improv - Magnet Theater New York / 2013

Master Class Instructor, Advanced Improv - Cold Towne Theater Austin, TX / 2012

Master Class & Workshop Instructor, Improv - Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Austin, TX / 2010, 2012

Workshop Instructor, Improv - Piccolo Spoleto Festival Charleston, SC / 2008 - 2010

Workshop Instructor, Improv - Charleston Comedy Festival Charleston, SC / 2009, 2010

Master Class Instructor, Improv - Theatre 99 Charleston, SC / 2008, 2009

Workshop Instructor, Improv - Fracas Improv Festival University of Southern California, Los Angeles / 2005 – 2007

Workshop Instructor, Improv - Dallas Comedy Festival Dallas, TX / 2006

Master Class & Workshop Instructor, Improv - Dirty South Improv Festival Chapel Hill, NC / 2000 – 2005 SERVICE

Guest Artist CSU Summer Arts Festival, Fresno & Monterey Bay Judge KCACTF / Irene Ryan Scholarship Regional Competition Actor Fundraisers, charity readings; The Art of Acting Studio Panelist Fracas Improv Festival, University of Southern California Panelist NC Comedy Arts Festival

DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

THEATRE, PROFESSIONAL ( * West Coast Premiere / ** World Premiere / # Ovation Award Nomination ) THE INTIMACY EFFECT* JTK Productions Los Angeles 2018 RABBIT HOLE # JTK Productions Los Angeles 2017 LAST NIGHT IN THE GARDEN** Triptych Theatre Company Los Angeles 2017 THE SCRAMBLING CLASS** Brimmer St.Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2016 GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Triptych Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2015 CELIBATE PASSIONS** IAMA Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2015 GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Dairy Center Boulder, CO 2014 SCARRED FOR LIFE* CASA 0101 Theater Los Angeles 2013 SCARRED FOR LIFE** NY Fringe Festival New York 2013 SOME GIRL(S) The Sherry Theater Los Angeles 2013 FOCUS GROUP PLAY** Skylight Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2012 F***, MARRY, KILL! Spoleto Fringe Festival Charleston, SC 2010 F***, MARRY, KILL! Upright Citizens‘ Brigade New York 2009 F***, MARRY, KILL!** Comedy Central Stage Los Angeles 2009 ALL OR ONE** Improv Olympic West Los Angeles 2009 A PLEASURE TO HAVE IN CLASS Chicago, IL 2009 A PLEASURE TO HAVE IN CLASS** Comedy Central Stage Los Angeles 2009 HOW TWO** Improv Olympic West Los Angeles 2009 DELORES DOGAN Second City , UCB Los Angeles 2008 THAT GIRL: A CAUTIONARY TALE Comedy Central Stage Los Angeles 2007 THAT GIRL: A CAUTIONARY TALE** Upright Citizens‘ Brigade LA & NY 2007 Improv Ensemble Director iO West Theater Los Angeles 2005-17 Improv Ensemble Director Improv Olympic Theater Chicago, IL 2003-05

THEATRE, STAGED READING THE HERMITAGE The Blank Theater Los Angeles 2017 TO US! Center Theater Group/Play LA Los Angeles 2016 THE GLASS MENAGERIE Triptych Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2016 COLONEL’S CHICKEN** The Playwrights‘ Union Los Angeles 2015 TARA OBERNIER** The Playwrights‘ Union Los Angeles 2014 THE DRUNKEN CITY Ark Theatre Co. Los Angeles 2010

THEATRE, ACADEMIC CAMINO REAL CSU Summer Arts Monterey, CA 2016 THE THUGS UC San Diego La Jolla, CA 2011 REASONS TO BE PRETTY UC San Diego La Jolla, CA 2010 BUSTED IN 14 PARTS CSU Summer Arts Fresno, CA 2010

FILM & NEW MEDIA INDOORSY Director Web series SQUAD CAR Director Web series THE BED Director Short Film DAD ON AVAIL Director / Producer Web series POOR JERKS Director Web series DELORES DOGAN Director Music Video MOVE ON Co-Director Commercial / PSA AMBITION Director Short Film

HONORS & AWARDS Ovation Award (Los Angeles) nomination for RABBIT HOLE / 2017 Best Production, Small Theater Colorado for GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES / 2014

ACTING & PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE (Selected)

FILM

Getting There Lead Dir. Jens Josephs The Procedure Lead Dir. Sloane U’r Neely Walk the Light Lead Dir. Anthony Sabet I Love You Not Lead Dir. Sorrel Ahlfeld From the Head Supporting Dir. George Griffiths An American in Venice Supporting Dir. Kelle Leonard Wedding for One Supporting Dir. Kristina Lloyd Many Monsters of Sarah Roth Supporting Dir. Justin Haden Bicentennial Curious Supporting Dir. Jared Varava The Rest of Your Life Supporting Dir. Christopher Wieland 25 Years of Comedy: iO Supporting / Self New Wave Entertainment

TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA

Indoorsy Recurring / Director Web Series My Super Overactive Imagination Guest Star Web Series Squad Car Guest Star / Director Web Series Mr. Wrong / Mr. Critic Lead Web Series Unzipped Lead Pilot Presentation Iris Supporting Pilot Presentation Woolgathering Lead Music Video Frosted Tips Supporting Music Video

THEATRE (Selected)

Los Angeles A Taste of Honey Peter Odyssey Theater American Falls Eric Echo Theatre Co. The French Waitress Ricky Triptych Theatre Co. True West Saul Youngest Brother Prod. The Pain and The Itch Clay Wilder Theatrics Steel Wool Burial (workshop) Ensemble The Blank Theater Antigone Sentry/Messenger Lyric Theater A Midsummer Night’s Dream Bottom Hollywood Forever Guildenstern Hollywood Forever

Regional It’s a Wonderful Life George Bailey Gallo Center for the Arts Romeo and Juliet Benvolio Bottom Dog Theater (UK) Don’t Drink the Water Axel Magee The Noble Fool Theater The Unbearable Logic of Being Ensemble Sitting at the Grown Up Table Writer / Ensemble Spoleto Fringe Festival

IMPROV / COMEDY (Selected)

The Reckoning Improv Ensemble iO West, UCB, Touring The Armando Show Improv Ensemble iO West, iO Chicago Holly & Eric Improv Ensemble iO West, Various touring Katie’s Corner Live Improv / Self Celebration Theater Goal! Improv Ensemble iO West Applebottom Gang Improv Ensemble iO West JTS Brown Improv Ensemble iO West Concept Album Improv Ensemble iO West Trophy Wife Improv Ensemble iO West Razowsky & Hunicutt Improv Ensemble The Second City, LA Del Close Marathon Improv (Various) UCB Theater, NY Asterisks Sketch Ensemble The Playground, Chicago Moat Improv Ensemble Improv Olympic, Chicago The Armando Diaz Experience Improv Ensemble Improv Olympic, Chicago Local 914 Improv Ensemble Improv Olympic, Chicago Trifecta Improv Ensemble Improv Olympic, Chicago Your Miami Relatives Improv Ensemble Improv Olympic, Chicago Blame Spiral Sketch Ensemble The Second City, Chicago Comedy Sportz Raleigh Resident Company Comedy Sportz, N.C.

Comedy Festival Appearances (Selected) Sketchfest Charleston Comedy Festival Chicago Improv Festival New South Comedy Festival Chicago Sketchfest North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival Dirty South Comedy Festival Del Close Marathon, NYC Deltopia Comedy Festival Phoenix Improv Festival Dallas Comedy Festival Tucson Improv Festival Orange County Improv Festival Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Comedy Sportz National Tournament Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival Santa Cruz Improv Festival

COMMERCIAL (Selected) National Best Buy, Burger King, Coffee Mate, Garmin, Holiday Inn, Labatt’s, Prosper.com, Sears, Verizon Regional McDonald‘s, Western Union Industrial Walgreens, McDonalds

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

SAG-AFTRA Actors‘ Equity Association (EMC) Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab (New York) Alumnus / Member Echo Theatre Company (Los Angeles) Company Member The Reckoning (Chicago / Los Angeles) Ensemble / Founding Member Phi Beta Kappa Golden Key Honor Society

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant, Dreamworks Feature film script development / 2008

Consultant, CBS Television Game show concept development / 2007

Production Assistant, Dreamworks Feature film Road to Perdition / 2002

Intern Chicago Improv Festival / 2000