Joy Pace CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME Home Address: 117 Pithon St. Phone: 337-304-5218 Lake Charles, LA 70601 e-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (Directing), Virginia Commonwealth University One year of post-baccalaureate study, University of New Orleans Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication (minor in Theatre), Centenary College of Louisiana HONORS & MEMBERSHIPS: Regional Chair Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region VI ( 2012- 2015) Vice-Chair Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region VI (2010-2012) SDC Directing Initiatives Coordinator: Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region VI (2009) Member Lake Charles Little Theatre BOARD Member: Phi Kappa Phi Member: Southeastern Theatre Conference Member: Alpha Psi Omega Award: Excellence in Costume Design, LA Festival KC-ACTF Region 6 2008, 2009 Award: Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2004, 2005, 2009) Award: Excellence in Departmental Leadership Award – Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Department of Theatre (1999) Award: Outstanding Service & Leadership to the Department of Theatre and Speech – Centenary College of Louisiana (1993) EMPLOYMENT: Artistic & Executive Director of Itinerant Theatre (Fall 2013- Present) Adjunct Instructor – Angelo State University (Fall 2014- Present) Owner/Manager – Joy Pace Creative LLC (Spring 2017- Present) ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (Fall 2014 -) Adjunct Instructor – Online Intro to Dramatic Arts History of Dramatic Arts I BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Fall 2013-2014) Adjunct Instructor – Online LONESTAR COLLEGE – MONTGOMERY (Fall 2013) Adjunct Instructor- Online McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY Coordinator of Theatre Arts/Instructor of Theatre (Fall 2006 – 2007) Advanced Acting: Acting styles including Classic, Elizabethan, Restoration, Expressionism, Brechtian, and Absurd. Intermediate Acting: Theory and techniques of acting. Scene work, character development, and contemporary European, Asian, and American performance techniques and theories. Beginning Voice & Diction: Elementary voice for the speaker and performer. Phonetic principles and practices with emphasis on demonstrated competence in Standard American pronunciation. Stage Dialects: Introduction to various stage dialects with emphasis on vocal characterization techniques. Development of vocal strength and endurance through appropriate exercises. Script Analysis: Analysis of the structure within a script. Terminology and technique of analysis for theatre practitioners. History of the Theatre from the Greeks through the 18th century. Study of societies, playwrights, Theatre to 1800: actors, theatrical means, and audiences which create theatre. ContemporaryTheatre Romanticism, realism, and development of contemporary theatre theory and History: practice Interpretive Reading: Techniques and practice in oral presentation of literature by an individual and a group. Includes interpretation and adaptation of literature and experimentation in styles of presentation. Theatre Appreciation: Introduction to the world of the stage, the terminology, live theatre, the means of mounting productions, and the role of the audience. Attending theatrical productions and/or some backstage production experience. Theatre Career Management: Preparation of resumé, head shot, and audition package for performance. Design or stage management portfolios for gallery viewing. Issues of contracts, union affiliation, legal concerns, and artistic freedom. McMURRY UNIVERSITY Adjunct Instructor (Fall 2004) Acting for Non-Majors: An introduction to the art of acting and performance for the inexperienced actor. A basic explanation of performance for live theatre. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE Associate Professor of Theatre (1999- 2004) Introduction to Theatre: A survey of the major personalities, movements, and dramatic conventions throughout world history. Read and discuss representative plays. Acting: Various levels from Beginning to Advanced. Directing: Upper level course focuses on the fundamentals of directing for the Theatre. Study includes techniques, practitioners, and methods of Directing, with practical application in scene study and production. History of Theatre: Origin of the theatre and its development from the classical period in Ancient Greece to the present. Topics investigated include Theatre Architecture, Methods of Staging, Theories of Drama, Styles of Acting, and other conventions and personalities. Special Topics in Theatre: An upper level course offering an exploration of the power and creation “Possessing the Power of performance through several non-traditional genres and styles of of Performance: Theatre. An examination of auditions and improvisation as well as the process of creating theatre for children and young adults. The second part of the semester focuses on creating performances in experimental theatre and performance art. Some of the styles explored are Boal’s “Theatre of the Oppressed”, “Feminist Theatre”, and “Experimental Theatre”. Voice and Diction: The course covers the International Phonetic Alphabet, vocal health, breath control and various vocal exercises to extend the student’s range, control and flexibility. Focus is placed on acquiring a Standard American dialect with an introduction to the Standard British dialect. Stagecraft and Design: A hands on course studying the techniques of design and fundamentals of construction for sets, lighting and costumes in theatre. Backstage on Broadway: Annual trip to New York City during Spring Break. The students attend 7 – 8 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, tour theatres, visit with theatre professionals, keep a journal, experience other aspects of theatre and meet each morning for class discussions of the plays and experiences. Oral Interpretation An examination of oral interpretation of literature through training in of Literature: appreciation, analysis, and performance. Emphasis is upon literature as human experience and upon the creative role of the reader as he/she engages the literary text. Interpersonal A course studying the theories and assigning the practical application of Communication: understanding and improving the student’s interpersonal communication skills. Practice in conversations, discussion, and human interaction. Basic Public Speaking: Public Speaking course teaching the techniques and mastery of speaking skills. Students present informative, persuasive, commemorative, impromptu and group speeches. There is emphasis on critical thinking and thought organization. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Adjunct Instructor (1996-1999) Theatre History: A year-long undergraduate course in theatre history. The course is designed to give the student a survey of the history of the theatre in Western civilization from the beginning of theatre and drama in ancient Egypt and Greece to the present. Intermediate Acting Acting II for sophomores working with Authentic Movement, understanding impulses, and exploring Michael Chekov’s Psychological Gesture as applied to character analysis. Working with physical improvisation and exploration; helping actors to understand their body and movement capabilities. Stage Voice & Speech I: The course covers the International Phonetic Alphabet and various vocal exercises to extend the actor’s range, control, and flexibility. Focus is placed on acquiring a Standard American Dialect (regionalism free) with an introduction to the Standard British dialect. Stage Voice & Speech II: The second semester focuses on developing vocal strength and endurance through various exercises and developing character voices through changes in vocal placement, intensity and quality. Introduction to Stage Introduction to stage performance course for non-majors with no Performance: previous background in acting. The course covers improvisation, monologues, scene work and other elements of performance. Speech for Business & An advanced level course focuses on giving informative, persuasive, and the Professions: group presentations with sections on interviewing skills and group meeting skills. Effective Speech: Essentially the same course as Basic Public Speaking listed above. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Taught workshops in Character Voices for Louisiana Theatre Festival (2007-2016) Taught workshops including Character Voices, Vocal Health & Warm-Ups, and Creative Playwriting Ideas for Louisiana Thespians Conference (2007, 2010) Seeds of Success: Region 14 Educational Services – Developing and directing a tutorial program for homeless children using a theatre approach where the children write, rehearse and perform an original play. Boys & Girls Club of America and Hope Haven (October 2004-April 2005) As head of the theatre program at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and advisor to the Wesleyan Players, I was solely responsible for the direction and production elements of all Wesleyan Players productions. Stage Voice and Stage Speech training, teaching with Janet B. Rodgers, past President of VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Inc.) Experienced in leading workshops in auditioning skills such as monologue selection, delivery, planting, focus, and form for Virginia Thespians Conference. (1998 & 1999) SERVICE Immediate Past Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 6 Chair: Board Member: Itinerant Theatre Board Member: Lake Charles Little Theatre Board Member: Rape Crisis Outreach is an informational and emotional support system for sexual assault/abuse victims and their families. (2008-present) Committee