David A.

Reed
davidandreed@yahoo.com davidreed-director.com

Professional Experience:

McLennan Community College University Teaching Experience

Fall 2012 Present

Serve as Teacher of Record for DRAM1310, The Art of Theatre, a lecture-style class consisting of an introduction to all aspects of theatre including history, design and production. Class enrollment of 20-30 students. Serve as Teacher of Record for DRAM2120, Theatre Practicum III: Box Office, a hands-on training process of box office and front of house procedures. Training includes the financial aspects of running and maintaining a box office as well as sustaining and growing a season ticket holder base. Class enrollment of 5 students. Fall 2012 Present

Box Office & Front of House Manager

Handle computerized ticketing needs for daily and night of show hours using Folio Ticket Software. Facilitate communication with season ticket holders and maintain database of requests. Monitor all customer requests and complaints and train all box office personnel to ensure optimal level of customer service. Preparation and maintenance of deposit information along with tracking of sales data on a per show and season basis. Review and maintenance of box office procedural manual to ensure proper documentation. Spring 2010 May 2012

Baylor University Theatre Production Experience

iGrad In cooperation with the Baylor University Graduate School. Led a crew of graduate and undergraduate students in the writing, filming, and staging of the Graduate Student orientation seen by all incoming graduate students. OTMA Directed, designed, and produced a full-length production for the Baylor University Theatre Mainstage with a limited budget. Responsible for building set, costumes, lighting, and special effects. Supervised a student crew of four throughout the building process. The Ruby Sunrise Served as director for the Mainstage production of The Ruby Sunrise. Responsible for casting, coordination with designers and crew, setting and fulfilling production meetings. The Siege of Leningrad Served as dramaturg and director in the creation of a new work in cooperation with the School of Music. Commedia delArte and Stage Combat Workshops Responsible for creating, coordinating, and facilitating weekend workshops through the Department of Theatre. Worked with a crew of three to create and administer lessons and insure student safety. Fall 2010 May 2012

University Teaching Experience

Serve as Teacher of Record for THEA1206, Theatre Appreciation, a lecture-style class consisting of an introduction to all aspects of theatre including history, design and production. Class enrollment of 200 students.

Serve as Teacher of Record for THEA1314, Acting for Non Majors, an introductory acting course covering a wide range of acting techniques, including Viewpoints, Uta Hagen, Commedia dellarte, pantomime and comedy improv. Class enrollment of 40 students. August 2009 May 2012

Graduate Assistant

Provide research assistance for various faculty members working on books and other publications. Provide staffing in the Baylor Theatre box office during daily hours and performance evenings. Perform the role of House Manager during evening and weekend theatre performances. August 2006 June 2009

Garland Independent School District Lakeview Centennial High School Teacher, Fine Arts

Teach coursework in the areas of Instruction of Introduction to Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Stage Movement for grades 9 to 12. Serve as director for 3 to 4 theatre productions per academic year. Serve as technical director for 3 to 4 theatre productions per academic year. Oversee the use of the theatrical and campus auditorium spaces for scholastic and community use, coordinating scheduling and space requirements. Arrange for and manage staff during event setup, performances, and strike. August 2003 May 2005

Louisiana Tech University Theatre Box Office Manager / Graduate Assistant

Handle computerized ticketing (mail, phone and window sales) using WinTix Ticket Software. Preparation and maintenance of deposit information, reporting and subscriber database for the University Theatre and the Louisiana Tech Concert Association. Create preliminary budget materials and any necessary presentational needs. Organize corporate, group and school sales. Manage a staff of six. Assist professors with show preparation tasks, including scenery, lighting and stage equipment. Serve as load-in/out and stage running crew for incoming traveling performances as a part of the Louisiana Tech Concert Association Organization of departmental marketing / audience development needs and management of theatre volunteers. August 2004 May 2005

Recruitment Coordinator

Recruit prospective undergraduate and graduate theatre majors. Coordinate mailings, phone calls, and campus visits of prospective students. Serve as liaison between the Theatre Department and University Admissions. Prepare materials for recruitment trips, including conference registration and itinerary, recruitment information packets, and follow-up information. Fall 2004 May 2005

University Teaching Experience

Served as primary instructor of Speech Theatre 290, Theatre Appreciation, an introductory course to theatre, its influences and the affect it has on individuals and society. Served as Teachers Assistant and Facilitator for Speech Theatre 427, Movement for the Stage, a study of contemporary movement theory and techniques of stage combat.

Education:

Master of Fine Arts, Directing Baylor University Waco, Texas May 2012 Master of Arts, Speech with concentration in Theatre Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana May 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Theatre University of Saint Mary (Previously Saint Mary College) Leavenworth, Kansas May 2003

Professional Organizations:

Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD), Member 2003 Present Mid America Theatre Conference (MATC), Member 2009 Present Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA), Member 2011 Present

Training and Skills:

Stage Movement and Combat Training Certified Teacher by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) SAFD Workshops Attended Teacher Certification Workshop 2012, National Stage Combat Workshop 2008, Louisiana Tech University 2004-2013, Blue Jacket Drama 2004 and 2007, Winter Wonderland 2005, Texas Intensive 2007-2012 Technical / Shop Training Including welding, construction and rigging skills Directing and Acting training in multiple styles including psychological realism (Uta Hagen and Robert Cohen), Viewpoints, Commedia dellarte, and Biomechanics Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Windows Paciolan, WinTix, and Folio Ticket Software Proficient in the use of Blackboard and Turning Point

References and Curriculum Vitae:

Available upon request.