Academic & Comm Service

THEATRE AND CINEMA Studies Program,S.O.P.A., Virginia Tech

University Service Overview

** CURRENT (2024-2025)

SOPA Theatre Program Season Selection Committee
SOPA Theatre Program Outreach and Recruitment Committee

**More Details Coming Soon

2018-2019

Outreach and Recruitment Advocate: Department of Theatre and Cinema Studies
- Promoted the social, academic, and aesthetically benefits of theatre involvement on a collegiate level and to boost non-major/major audition and technical crew participation.

Guest Lectures

FA 2004, Creativity & the Artistic Expression, Invited Guest Lecturer

TA 2134, Acting Lab, Invited Guest Lecturer

WSG 2254, Feminist Activism, Invited Guest Lecturer

AFST 1714, Intro to African Studies, Invited Guest Lecturer

Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts, Old Dominion University

University Service Overview

CURRENT (2023-2024)

College of Arts and Letter Research and Publication Committee
Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts Curriculum Committee (Theatre)
Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts Audition Committee (Theatre)
Director of Recruitment: Theatre Program
Theatre Arts Program Lead Liaison, Facilitator for ODU Office of Admissions First Fridays

2022

October 2022-February 2023

Black History Month Planning Committee 2022-2023, ODU Office of Intercultural Affairs

October 2022

Invited Panelist, ‘Color Conscious Casting in Dance, Theatre, and Film’ Antiracism in the Arts Symposium, ODU Dept. of Communication and Theatre Arts
Love Your Body Day Open Mic, Creative Liaison, ODU Writing Center, ODU Women’s Center, and Department of Communication and Theatre Arts

August 2021-April 2022

Communication and Theatre Arts Alumni Committee

March 2022

Featured Presenter, Arts in the Libraries Virtual Festival, hosted by ODU University Libraries

February 2022

Moderator, #MeToo and the Classroom: When (and how) Do You Say No? Post-Show Discussion Talkback Panel for Taking Measure, ODU Theatre Program

2021

March 2021

Featured Presenter, Arts in the Libraries Virtual Festival, ODU University Libraries

February 2021

Moderator, Anti-Racism Speaker Series: Ògún Yè Mo Yè!, Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts
Lead Panelist, Insurrection: The Critical Reflection Forums, Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts
Lead Panelist, Black Excellence, Joy, and Resilience Panel, Off. of Faculty Diversity and Retention

2020

June 2020 (Ongoing)

Lead Co-Facilitator, Anti-Racism Listening Forum, Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts

April 2020-August 2020

Theatre Program Host (Lead): Virtual Info Session

Guest Lectures

2023

THEA 328, Women in Theatre Survey

Shepherd University, West Virginia

Topic: Artist's Practice—Performance-based Activism Practitioner

ENGL 300W, Intro to Creative Writing

Old Dominion University

Topic: Crafting The Intersection: The Sandra Bland Project

2022

THEA 152R, Acting One

Old Dominion University

Topic: Dare to Devise Workshop/Lecture

TH 410, Theatre of Diversity I

Virginia Wesleyan University

Topic: Theatre of Diversity

ARTS 495, Art for Social Justice

Old Dominion University

Topic: Performance as Activism

2021

AFST 1714, Intro to African Studies

Virginia Tech

Topic: Theatre of the Oppressed (Dis)Course

WSG 2254, Feminist Activism

Virginia Tech

Topic: Theatre of the Oppressed (Dis)Course

2020

TA 2134, Acting Lab

Virginia Tech

Topic: Artistic Process of Solo Performance: Being B.A.D.

THEA 241A, The Theatre Experience

Old Dominion University

Topic: Directing ‘Echoes: Transcending Through Story’

2019

ENGL 313, Literature and Social Issues

Christopher Newport University

Topic: Solo Performance for Social Change

Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Univ of Georgia

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

August 2015-May 2018

Over past two years and a half, I have served as the UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies’ Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator Assistant. Initially this position did not exist as a regular assistantship option; however, I noticed an immense need of cultural diversity within our department. While we have the resources to serve a multiplicity of students, there was a lack of interests.

Promote the social, academic, and aesthetical benefits of theatre involvement on a collegiate level and to boost non-major/major audition and technical crew participation.

Provide assistance with event planning including supervision of undergraduate student workers

Support departmental processes related student recruitment including contacting prospective students, creation of marketing materials, peer advising/mentoring, conducting campus tours and orientation activities, and delivery of presentations

Behind the Scenes @ UGA Coordinator

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

April 2016-May 2018

I created and managed the current outline of this program. Participant engagement and recruitment primarily stems from outreach in the Greater Athens-Clarke County and Atlanta area; as well as attending all state level literary and performance conferences and competitions

Our one-day workshop Behind the Scenes is designed to give high school students an interactive experience of our Theatre and Film Studies Department. Behind the Scenes activities are, but not limited to, the following: Tour of the Fine Arts Building and Theatre; Learn about majoring in Theatre at UGA; Lunch meet up with UGA Theatre majors; Parent/Guardian Talkback with UGA Theatre Administration Rep and much more!

UGA Audition Prep 2.0

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

UGA Audition Prep 2.0

April 2016-May 2018

Designed workshop outline and curriculum based on needs assessment on the local high school demographic. This interactive workshop is designed to raise awareness about the UGA’s thriving and exciting Department of Theatre and Film Studies and preparing for the professional world of theatrical auditions.

Through this 1-hour intensive master class, the students will receive real-world advice and several critical tips for doing their personal best for the next audition. Our workshop objective is preparing young actors to bring their 'A' game to casting directors by learning audition techniques, how to put their best foot forward in the casting room and, how to be in the mindset of a working actor.

Arts-based

Professional-Based

Arts-based (National)

September 2024- Present

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF),

Region IV, Devised Theatre Lead Coordinator

October 2022- February 2024

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF),

Region IV, Devised Theatre Co-Chair/Liaison

April 2021 Workshop: Performance and Protest (virtual)

Workshop Lead Next Act, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

July 2020 Applied Theatre Performance Technique Workshop: Ur Roots Amplified Workshop Lead, Teens with a Purpose, and Open Norfolk

June 2020 Featured Panelist: Why We Protest: Black Actors and Artists Discuss Activism in Their Work' Online Forum, Virginia Stage Company

May 2020 Workshop: Flying Solo: Your Story and Solo Performance Exploration, Workshop Lead, Get Virtual w/ Virginia Stage Company

October 2019 Workshop: Ensemble Devised Theatre for Teens, Guest Artist Governor’s School for the Arts College Fair

October 2018 Workshop: Ensemble Devised Theatre for Teens, Guest Artist, Governor’s School for the Arts College Fair

Professional-Based

January 2018- May 2018

Theatre for Young Audiences Program, Project Lead and Co-Collaborator

Service-learning focused project, developed students led workshops at Coile Middle School, Parkview Community Center (in Athens, GA), and other sites

February 2018-April 2018

G.L.A.M. (Girls Leadership and Mentors of Athens)

Program Lead/Project Coordinator

G.L.A.M is a pilot youth empowerment program sponsored through the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Georgia

May 2014- August 2015

Girls Incorporated of the Greater Peninsula

Dir. of Quality Assurance, Special Projects, & Volunteer Coordinator
Program Coordinator/Youth Liaison, Virginia Air and Space Center
Program Director/ Special Projects Coordinator, L.I.F.T (Leadership Institute for Teens)
Program Director/ Special Projects Coordinator, EUREKA! STEM, Girls Incorporated

June 2013- March 2014

Y.W.C.A of South Hampton Roads

Outreach/Community Advocate & Coordinator
Annual Day of Unity – Night of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil, Chairperson/ Volunteer Coordinator & Event Planner (October 2013)

Summer 2012 & Summer 2013

Teens with a Purpose (T.W.P), Youth Educator/ Advisor

March 2013- December 2013

Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Youth Educator/ Intern Supervisor

November 2011- December 2012

Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Career Service Representative/Professional Development Coach

August 2008-January 2010

Centerstage Inc. Children’s Theatre, Program Director/Drama and Speech Instructor

Academic Service

Community/Professional Service

Community/Professional Service

Community/Professional Service

Community/Professional Service

Community/Professional Service

Academic/University Service

THEATRE AND CINEMA Studies Program,S.O.P.A., Virginia Tech

University Service Overview

Guest Lectures

Dept. of Comm and Theatre Arts, Old Dominion University

University Service Overview

Guest Lectures

Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Univ of Georgia

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Behind the Scenes @ UGA Coordinator

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

UGA Audition Prep 2.0

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

UGA Audition Prep 2.0

Community/Professional Service

Arts-based

Professional-Based

Professional-Based

Professional-Based

Professional-Based

Professional-Based