Amanda Boadu
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Engaging and talented Career- focused dedicated to entertaining audiences with performances. Learns lines quickly and works well with other performers to meet demands of roles and satisfy customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting
Theatre Appreciation
Cleveland, OH
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
- Delivered dialogue convincingly while maintaining accurate timing and pacing with other actors.
- Demonstrated physical movements necessary for realistic portrayal of characters' emotions.
- Managed time efficiently between multiple projects simultaneously.
- Researched real-life counterparts of fictional characters to gain insight into their behavior.
- Memorized lines for multiple characters in a production.
- Collaborated with directors on character development and scene blocking.
- Developed strong acting skills through rehearsals and coaching sessions.
- Attended fittings to ensure costumes were tailored properly.
- Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.
- Worked closely with makeup artists to ensure the desired look was achieved.
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
Dancing
Dance Appreciation
Cleveland, OH
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed complex choreography in a variety of styles, including ballet and modern dance.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each dance move to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Developed new routines with an emphasis on creativity and expression.
- Organized props, costumes, music and other materials needed for performances.
- Collaborated with artistic directors to select appropriate pieces for each production.
- Attended rehearsals regularly to refine skills and practice with the rest of the cast.
- Studied various forms of dance such as jazz, tap and hip hop to enhance skill set.
- Created innovative combinations that combined elements from different genres.
- Maintained physical fitness through regular exercise and strhing techniques.
- Communicated effectively with other dancers to ensure smooth transitions between moves.
- Explored different methods of movement improvisation to explore creative possibilities.
- Volunteered at community events or festivals by performing demonstrations or workshops.
- Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
- Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
Education
High School Diploma -
ECOT
Columbus OH05-2010
Associate of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Production Support
- Understudy Experience
- Good Manual Dexterity
- Director Collaboration
- Creative
- Exceptional Communicator
- Performance Improvement
- Following Directions
- Skilled Problem Solver
- Enthusiastic
- Professional Demeanor
- Makeup Application
- Reading Scripts
- Character Development
- Adaptable
- Poised
Timeline
Dancing
Dance Appreciation
01.2016 - 05.2017
Acting
Theatre Appreciation
01.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
ECOT
Associate of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Cuyahoga Community College