THOMAS JAMES WEDGE EDUCATION

M.F.A. Theatre, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 2013 Specialization: Directing B.S. Comm. Studies and Theatre, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 2006 Minor: Movement and Dance

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD): Recognized Advanced Actor/Combatant, 2017 Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC): Associate Member Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE): Member CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification: January 2018

AWARDS & HONORS

Nominated for Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award, SVSU 2016, 2012 Outstanding Performance, National Actor Combatant Workshop, SAFD 2016 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of South Dakota 2013, 2009-10

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Saginaw Valley State University: Assistant Professor of Theatre (1-Year Appt.) 2018-Present University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University: Adjunct Faculty in Theatre 2011-2018 University Center, MI

Alma College: Visiting Instructor 2017 Alma, MI

Midland Center for the Arts: Director 2015-2017 Midland, MI

Pit & Balcony Theatre: Director 2014-2015 Saginaw, MI

University of South Dakota: Graduate Assistantship, Publicity/Promotions 2009-2010 Vermillion, SD Sets/Props 2013

Black Hills Playhouse: Company Member (Actor, Painter, etc.) 2005-2007 Custer, SD

South Dakota State University: Publicity/Promotions Coordinator 2004-2006 Brookings, SD

Prairie Repertory Theatre: Publicity/Promotions Coordinator 2004 Brookings, SD Company Member 2002-2004 Wedge 2

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Saginaw Valley State University 2011-Present THEA 490: Independent Study: Advanced Directing THEA 385: Principles & Practices in Arts Management THEA 380: Theatre History II THEA 375: Theatre History I THEA 355: Intermediate Directing (TA) THEA 255: Introduction to Directing THEA 137!: Introduction to Acting THEA 128B!: Theatre in Performance THEA 128A: Introduction to Theatre

Alma College: Visiting Instructor THD 227: Stage Combat I 2017

CONTINUING EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WORKSHOPS HOSTED: “Stage Combat: Broadswords” Fine Arts Day Camp: SVSU Theatre 2018 “Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat” KCATF Region III 2017 “Stage Combat: Lightsabers” Fine Arts Day Camp: SVSU Theatre 2017 “Advanced Directing Workshops” Midland Center for the Arts 2016 “Building a Monologue” Midland High School 2016 “Musical Theatre I” (Grades 3-5) Fine Arts Day Camp: SVSU Theatre 2013-15 “Musical Theatre II” (Grades 6-9) Fine Arts Day Camp: SVSU Theatre 2013-15 “Utilizing Laban’s Effort Actions in Performance” KCACTF Region III 2014 “Acting: Scene Work & Partnering” Michigan Educational Theatre Assoc. 2013 “No Day But Today: Bringing Jonathan Larson’s to Life” IdeaFest: USD 2013

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING ATTENDED: Teaching Development Certificate Program Center for Academic Innovation 2018-Present Inclusion Advocacy Training Diversity Programs: SVSU 2018 Faculty Summer Institute Center for Academic Innovation 2018 “JumpIn!” Adjunct Orientation & Continuing Education 2011-2017 The Fredricksen Stage Combat Intensive Michigan State University 2017 Region III Festival Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 2014, 2016 National Stage Combat Workshop Society of American Fight Directors 2016 “Business & Theatre Reinvent Urban Communities Symposium” SVSU 2014 “Pain, Loss, & HIV/AIDS” Carrie Genovese Black: The Healing Works 2013 “Classical Acting ” Curt Tofteland: Shakespeare Behind Bars 2012

TEACHING COMPETENCIES

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Introduction to Theatre Introduction to Acting Fundamentals of Speech Advanced Acting Beginning Directing Acting Shakespeare Advanced Directing Acting Period Styles Directing Period Styles Acting Musical Theatre Stage Management Unarmed Stage Combat* Arts Management Quarterstaff* Theatre History I Knife* Theatre History II Broadsword* Script Analysis Rapier/Dagger* Single Sword*

*Holding current certification with the Society of American Fight Directors in those weapon styles

CREATIVE RESEARCH

Stage Direction: The Curious Incident… (current project) Saginaw Valley State University 2019 Stick Fly Saginaw Valley State University 2018 Beauty and the Beast Midland Center for the Arts 2017 A Raisin in the Sun Saginaw Valley State University 2016 Midland Center for the Arts 2016 Hairspray Pit & Balcony Theatre 2015 Pit & Balcony Theatre 2015 Hands on a Hardbody Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014 Spring Awakening (Musical) Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014 Sylvia Saginaw Valley State University 2013 RENT University of South Dakota 2013 Absurd Person Singular Saginaw Valley State University 2012 The Road to Mecca Saginaw Valley State University 2012 The Adventures of Captain Neato-Man University of South Dakota 2009 Androcles and the Lion South Dakota State University 2006 Capers 2005: A Musical Vaudeville South Dakota State University 2005

Fight Choreography: The Hobbit Midland Center for the Arts 2018 Stick Fly Saginaw Valley State University 2018 The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe Midland Center for the Arts 2018 She Kills Monsters Saginaw Valley State University 2017 Beauty and the Beast Midland Center for the Arts 2017 Hamlet John Glenn High School 2017 A Raisin in the Sun Saginaw Valley State University 2016 God of Carnage Midland Center for the Arts 2016 Clybourne Park Pit & Balcony Theatre 2015 Wedge 4

Spring Awakening (Musical) Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014 Sylvia Saginaw Valley State University 2013 Private Lives Saginaw Valley State University 2012

Choreography: Hairspray (Co-choreographer) Pit & Balcony Theatre 2015 Hands on a Hardbody Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014 Spring Awakening (Musical) Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014 A Year with Frog & Toad (Dance Cpt.) Black Hills Playhouse 2007 Capers 2006: A Musical (Asst. Choreog.) South Dakota State University 2006 Capers 2005: A Musical (Asst. Choreog.) South Dakota State University 2005 Capers 2004: A Musical (Asst. Choreog.) South Dakota State University 2004 Capers 2003: A Musical (Asst. Choreog.) South Dakota State University 2003

Stage Management: How to Succeed in Business… Saginaw Valley State University 2015 How to Succeed in Business… Saginaw Valley State University 2015 The Producers + Saginaw Valley State University 2013 +Set, Costume, Props Rented from 1st Broadway National Tour Silent Laughter University of South Dakota 2013 Boy Gets Girl University of South Dakota 2010 Damn Yankees Prairie Repertory Theatre 2003

Dramaturgy: Hedda Gabler Saginaw Valley State University 2011

House Management: Fat Pig University of South Dakota 2010 University of South Dakota 2010 Peter Pan University of South Dakota 2009 One Act Play Festival University of South Dakota 2009 Five Women Wearing the Same Dress University of South Dakota 2009 The Miracle Worker South Dakota State University 2005

Acting: [Representative: 33 Acting Credits in University/Regional Productions] A Year with Frog and Toad Frog Black Hills Playhouse 2007 Hay Fever Simon Black Hills Playhouse 2006 A Chorus Line Al Black Hills Playhouse 2006 The Underpants Versati South Dakota State U. 2005 George South Dakota State U. 2004 Oklahoma! Will Parker Prairie Repertory Theatre 2004 Sylvia Greg Prairie Repertory Theatre 2004 The Emperor’s New Clothes Prince South Dakota State U. 2004 The Shadow Box Mark South Dakota State U. 2003 Wedge 5

The Foreigner Ellard Prairie Repertory Theatre 2003 Tartuffe Valerè South Dakota State U. 2003 The Boys Next Door Barry Prairie Repertory Theatre 2002

SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Advisor: Cardinal Night Live RSO Saginaw Valley State University 2018-Present Studio XP Coordinator Saginaw Valley State University 2018-Present House Manager Coordinator Saginaw Valley State University 2018-Present Editor & Site Administrator GLB Theatre Reviewers Circle 2018-Present Secretary MCFTA Theatre Production & Programming Committee 2017-Present Regional Judge Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association 2017-Present Steering Committee Member GLB Theatre Network 2016-Present Volunteer Midland Center for the Arts 2015-Present University Theatre Performance Respondent KCACTF Region III 2014-Present Fall Open House Saginaw Valley State University 2018 Coordinator for Faculty & Student Field Trip to Stratford Theatre Festival 2018 Cardinal College Days Saginaw Valley State University 2018 Fresh Start Volunteer Saginaw Valley State University 2018 Dance Competition Judge Holi Festival: South Asian Student Association 2017-2018 Volunteer Bay City Players 2017 Fall Open House Saginaw Valley State University 2016 Member MCFTA Play Selection Committee 2015-2016 Volunteer Pit & Balcony Theatre 2014-2015 Volunteer, KCACTF Region III Saginaw Valley State University 2014 Alpha Psi Omega: Member South Dakota State University 2002-2006 President: 2004-2005 Vice President: 2003-2004 Three-time winner of Outstanding Contribution to Theatre Award Providing student-organized theatrical opportunities Fundraising for “Freshman of the Year” Scholarships Food & Clothing Drives for Brookings, SD Women’s Shelter

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