THOMAS TRUDGEON 6310 Goodland Place, Los Angeles, CA 91606 917-532-5313 ~ [email protected] Acting, Classical Performance & Voice Teacher - Actor Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION MASTER OF FINE ARTS, Acting & Performance Pedagogy, 4.0 GPA May 2018 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH BACHELOR OF ARTS - Major: Communications, Concentration: TV/Film; Minor: Theatre May 1991 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY – HEMPSTEAD, NY WORKING TOWARDS CATHERINE FITZMAURICE VOICEWORK CERTIFICATION Completion: 2021 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “THE METHOD OF THEODOROS TERZOPOULOS” July / August, 2017 Studied with Attis Theatre in Athens, Greece. 150 hours accrued. Led by Theodoros Terzopoulos and Savvas Stroumpos with artists from China, Greece, Turkey, Australia, Paris, Berlin, Russia, Poland & US. Received certification for completing the following: Body, Body & Voice, Body & Role. ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS (APAP) EMERGING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2009 BLACK NEXXUS - SUSAN BATSON Regularly between 2002 - 2005 ACTING SHAKESPEARE WITH LOUIS SCHEEDER Regularly between 1993 - 1999 CURRENT FACULTY LECTURER August 2016 – Present CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH Teach Theatre 113: Introduction to Acting. Each class serves 50 students. Teach Theatre 415: Preparing for the Profession for advanced undergrad acting students. Co-Taught Theatre 318: Advanced Acting with Alexandra Billings. Teaching Assistant, History of Theatre and Drama 1660 to Contemporary; Spring 2018 Assistant Director, The Drunken City: Written by Adam Bock & dir. by Marya Mazor; Fall 2018. Voice & Text Coach, Polaroid Stories: Written by Naomi Iizuka & dir. by Eric Hoff; Fall 2017. Facilitated summer theatre program to Practice, Practice, Practice: Self-Tape & Live Audition for students during time of Covid-19; Summer 2020. Third Reader for M.F.A. Thesis written by Candidate Lauren Roth: Vocal Injury and Inclusivity: A Path Towards Healing; Spring 2020. URTA Audition Shakespeare Coaching - Prepped six undergraduate performance majors for classical component of URTA interviews. All six students received and accepted full scholarships to esteemed graduate acting programs; January 2018. Excellence demonstrated through S.P.O.T. (Student Perceptions of Teaching) Summaries; exemplifies teaching credibilty and dedication to serve a multi-cultural student population. Safe Zone Ally – Part of a CSULB University-wide network of allies, fostering a safe atmosphere for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff. PERTINENT SCHOLARLY & CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDED MEMBERSHIP OF CELEBRATION THEATRE COMPANY May 2020 Award winning Los Angeles based company whose mission is to entertain, inspire and empower with innovative productions that celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community. Contributed technical assistance for online Pride celebration events during time of Covid 19. MICHA – MICHAEL CHEKHOV ASSOCIATION’S 2020 SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES June 2020 Participated in online workshops, training, conversations and events during time of Covid 19. FITZMAURICE VOICEWORK INSTITUTE GLOBAL SUMMIT August 2020 Particiapted in online summit workshops, training and conversations during time of Covid 19. PERFORMED IN MONO/POLY - LOS ANGELES, CA October – November 2019 Tubeman Productions at Odyssey Theatre; Directed by Brian Reynolds; Roles: Jerry/Miles. PERFORMED IN APOLLO 11 – THE LIVE SHOW AT THE LUNAR DOME May-August 2019 National Tour produced by Nick Grace Management and Troika Entertainment; Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Scott Faris. Role: Frank “Chronos” Wilson. ARMIN SHIMERMAN MASTERING SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP AT ANTEAUS THEATRE February-April 2019 Pedagogical Observation: Historical context & rhetoric. KNIGHT-THOMPSON SPEECHWORK – EXPERIENCING ACCENTS INTENSIVE August 2018 Led by Master Teachers Philip Thompson & Andrea Caban. WINNER - FIRST PLACE FOR EXCELLENT PRESENTATION OF AN ORIGINAL SCHOLARLY WORK May 2018 IN CREATIVE ART AND DESIGN AT THE STATEWIDE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COMPETITION FOR “THE ART OF WE” ANNE BOGART WORKSHOP April 2018 Pedagogical Observation: The Viewpoints with CSULB undergraduate performance majors. PERFORMED WITH CALIFORNIA REPERTORY COMPANY (CAL REP) 2016 – 2018 ANTIGONE X: Written by Paula Cizmar & directed by Jeff Janisheski. Role: Creon. (Credited in published text as role of Creon with Cal Rep) MACHINAL: Written by Sophie Treadwell & directed by Julianne Just. Role: George H. Jones. GOOD BOYS AND TRUE: Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & directed by Hugh O’Gorman. Role: Coach Russell Shea. THE DUCHESS OF MALFI: Written by John Webster & directed by Rob Clare. Role: Cardinal. KNIGHT-THOMPSON SPEECHWORK – EXPERIENCING SPEECH WORKSHOP June 2017 Led by Andrea Caban, Tyler Seiple and Cynthia Santos-DeCure. STEPHEN SIMMS PLAYING SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP October 2016 PERFORMED FOR CSULB HUMANITIES DEPT. BRECHT+60/KLEIST+205 SYMPOSIUM September 2016 “Workshopping Bertolt Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle”, led by Hugh O’Gorman. Role: Simon. WILMA THEATER WORKSHOP -TERZOPOULOS AND JEAN-RENÉ TOUSSAINT METHODOLOGIES June 2016 Summer Intensive with Blanka Zizka and Jered McLenigan. COMEDYSPORTZ PHILADELPHIA May 2016 Improvisation with Susannah Beckett. PERFORMED WITH MAUCKINGBIRD THEATRE COMPANY IN PHILADLEPHIA, PA 2016 THE SISTERHOOD: Ranjit Bolt’s contemporary adaptation of Moliere’s Les Femmes Savantes, directed by Peter Reynolds. Role: Ariste. PERFORMED AT FRINGEARTS PHILADELPHIA WITH TRUTH BE TOLD 2014 BENT: written by Martin Sherman and directed by Fernando Gonzalez. Role: Max. WALNUT ST. THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA 2013 - 2015 Understudied Greg Wood in Private Lives. Role: Elyot. Understudied Dan Olmstead in Good People. Role: Mike. DIRECTED LARRY KRAMER’S THE NORMAL HEART 2011 Produced with Actor Saturday at The Land of Tomorrow Gallery in Louisville, KY. Instructed a 4 month weekly workshop preceding rehearsals with artists to build ensemble and examine content; Proceeds benefitted local AIDS Walk Foundation. Implemented post-show conversations titled The LGBT Community and Race: Let's Talk!, featuring leaders from the Showing Up For Racial Justice initiative and Fairness Campaign. PROVINCETOWN TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATER FESTIVAL - MA 2014 Produced The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers, directed by Jade King Carroll. JOE’S PUB @ THE PUBLIC THEATRE - NY, NY 2000 - 2002 Produced two seasons of Playwright: A Reading Series, highlighting American writers and artists. AWARDS & GRANTS FIRST PLACE FOR EXCELLENT PRESENTATION OF AN ORIGINAL SCHOLARLY WORK IN CREATIVE ART 2018 AND DESIGN AT THE 32ND ANNUAL STATEWIDE CSU RESEARCH COMPETITION - “THE ART OF WE” FIRST PLACE FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH IN CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN - “THE ART OF WE” 2018 Award received for 2018 CSULB Student Research Competition. OFFICE OF RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS (CSULB) RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 2017 - 2018 Awarded for continuing education with Fitzmaurice Voicework certification training. THE JOANNE GORDON ACTING SCHOLARSHIP 2017 Received from CSULB College of the Arts. NORRIS GRANT (CSULB) 2016 Received to attend Knight-Thompson – Experiencing Speech Workshop. HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY TELEVISION INSTITUTE “BEST DIRECTOR” AWARD 1991 Received for Best Direction of a Live Dramatic Television Program: SnowBound. TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP- HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 1988 - 1991 TA’d production classes for undergraduate TV/Film students in Dempster Hall Televison Institute. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRINCE MUSIC THEATER – Philadelphia, PA November 2013 – July 2016 Venue Operations Manager Directed Operations and Front-of-House management in a multi-arts venue presenting world-class concerts, film and theatrical events. Worked under both American Music Theater Festival and Philadelphia Film Society during this time period. KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Philadelphia, PA March 2013 – May 2013 Programming Coordinator Contracted by programming department to help coordinate PIFA 2013 (Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts). Assisted with managing season programming and performances for Kimmel Center Presents. KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Louisville, KY August 2006 – May 2012 Programming Manager Generated, researched and presented a diverse array of new programming which increased season performances 42% (63 shows per season) during my employment. Managed classical music prodigy series, filmmaker series, local artist events and unique and cutting edge programming including modern dance and “A Little Off Center” series. Conceptualized and implemented ancillary events surrounding main stage programming: artist receptions, meet and greets, lecture demonstrations, workshops and master classes, outreach, arts in health services and PR/marketing opportunities. Represented Kentucky Center in the community while seeking out opportunities relevant to programming, i.e. partnerships, networking, fundraising and business development. Completed role as event coordinator for open house celebration welcoming over 3000 guests for a day of performances, activities, workshops, prizes, tours and displays. Fostered $150,000.00 non-recurring sponsorship on behalf of Development Dept. over 2 years. Assisted with overseeing season programs including building show budgets, facilitating contracts, tracking show expenses and handling settlement for commercial contracts. G3 ILLUSTRATED – Louisville, KY July 2005 – May 2012 Publisher Founder/Editor in Chief for monthly pocket-sized entertainment & resource magazine (G3 Illustrated) for the LGBTQ+ Communities of Louisville & Lexington, KY which resulted in increased LGBTQ+