VICTORIA, BC 1998 – PRESENT
Artist in Residence(2017, 2018) |
Storytelling/Playmaking ArtStarts Artist in Classroom Grant Eagle View Elementary, Pt. Hardy Grades 5-7 |
Artist in Residence, Coordinator |
Voices of the Elders – web site Victoria High School: My Community Celebrates Vic 150 (gr 12 – 4 mths) 2012 |
Intro Voice/Speech Workshop | Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts 2012 |
FACULTY – Voice/Speech, Acting, Shakespeare on Camera | Pacific Film/Multi-media Academy (9-month intensive – PCTIA) 2012 |
Theatre Outreach, Role Play | Victoria Restorative Justice Society 2007-09 Pender Island School (gr 4-6) Cumberland Junior (gr 7/8) Timberline Sec., Campbell River (gr 10-12) Victoria High School (gr 10-12) |
Guest Choir Director | Victoria High School (gr 9-12) 2004-2007 |
Playing Shakespeare on Film | Shakespeare’s Domain Self-produced/financed dvd (3 mths) 2004 |
Consultant/Vocal Coach | Shaw Cablesystems (3 mths) 2004 |
Shakespeare Intensive/First Folio | Victoria Shakespeare Society (4 wks) 2004 |
FACULTY – Voice & Speech, Improv, Shakespeare on Camera | Canadian College of Film & Acting (9-mth intensive, PCTIA) 2000-03 |
The Open Voice/Special Skills | Private Instruction(all levels) 2002-03 |
Shakespeare in the Classroom | BC Teachers of Language Arts (pro-d) 2000 |
Shakespeare & Puppetry in the Classroom | BC Teachers’ Federation Convention, Salmon Arm 2000 |
FACULTY – Voice and Speech | Victoria Motion Picture School 1999-2000 |
Adjudicator | Theatre BC – Canadian National Playwriting Competition (3 mths) 2000 |
STAFF – Stagecraft, Lighting/Sound Design, Communications | Esquimalt High School (gr 8-12) 1998 – 2000 |
ARMSTRONG, BC 1997 – 98
Two-Week Shakespeare Retreat | Collected Works Theatre/George Ryga Centre, Summerland (all levels) 1998, 1999 |
Shakespeare, Stage Fighting Workshop | Pleasant Valley Secondary (gr 10-12) 1998 |
Adjudicator – Public Speaking | Pleasant Valley Secondary (gr 8-12) 1997-98 |
WINNIPEG, MB 1991 – 96
Character Mask | Balmoral Hall School for Girls Residency (3 mths) – Man. Arts Council 1995 |
Storytelling, Improvisation | Tyndall Park Elementary Yearly residencies (4 wks, gr 4-7) 1992-95 |
Company Voice Coach | Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers Residency (1 year) 1993-94 |
Creative Writing, Theatre Creation | St. Norbert Arts Centre 1993-94 |
Shakespeare, Stage Fighting | Sisler High School Residency (3 mths, gr 10-12) 1992 |
Percussion | Primus Theatre Instruction for company members 1991-94 |
MONTREAL, PQ 1985 – 91
Public Speaking, Adjudication | Royal West Academy Yearly residencies (gr 8-11) 1986-91 |
Improvisation, Theatre Sports, Adjudication | McGill University McGill Players Theatre 1988-91 |
SESSIONAL – Improvisation, Text | Dawson College – Dome Theatre Maternity leave replacement 1988-89 |
ESL Development through Drama | Bankroft Elementary Residency (6 mths); Montreal Inner City Schools Association (gr 4-7) 1988 |
SESSIONAL – Acting, Movement/Voice, Ensemble Creation | Concordia University Theatre Department Theatre majors (2 yrs) 1987-89 |
Company Voice Coach | Centaur Theatre/Ass’n of Producing Artists ”Caucasian Chalk Circle” (co-prod) 1986 |
Storytelling, Play Development | Communication & Speech Arts Ass’n of Canada – Nat’l conference (Edmonton) 1985 |
VICTORIA, BC 1981 – 85
Storytelling, Improvisation | Kaleidoscope Story Theatre Co. Over 200 workshops in 3 years (gr 1-12, pro-d, teachers’ conf.) – Canada/US 1981-84 |
SEE ALSO ARTS IN COMMUNITY (HIGHLIGHTS, RESUME)