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Amanda McDowall

NY,NY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, "Ginger Twinsies"

Ars Nova
New York, NY
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with the director to oversee production elements including staging and edits.
  • Assisted in rehearsals, ensuring smooth communication between director, cast, and crew.

Director and Co-Creator, "Clothing Optional"

Missing Panties LLC.
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
  • Led creation and direction of a new full-length musical, handling every aspect of its production.
  • Optimized performance quality by conducting multiple workshops.

Executive Director and Co-Creator

International Girls Ensemble
New York, NY
09.2018 - Current
  • Developed and led innovative, audience-driven productions incorporating narrative and music.
  • Executed live productions showcasing diverse talent across various age groups.
  • Managed multiple teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, maintaining consistent creative vision.

Musical Theatre Resident Director

Harlem School Of The Arts
New York, NY
02.2020 - 06.2024
  • Directed productions including The Wiz, Matilda, Sister Act, The Princess and the Frog (virtual), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (virtual).

Creative Director: "The Dorothy Project"

Independent Employer
New York, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Spearheaded creative design for a documentary on Dorothy Maynor.
  • Collaborated with Director, Editor, and Historian to develop narrative arc.

Artist in Residence

HB Studio
New York, NY
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Directed a student-centered theatrical performance for New York City middle schools at HB Theatre.
  • Acquired residency offering main-stage performance support.

Education

Master of Arts - Arts Administration

Baruch College
New York, NY
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06-2010

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Building
  • Script Writing and Development
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Talent Development

Timeline

Associate Director, "Ginger Twinsies"

Ars Nova
09.2024 - Current

Creative Director: "The Dorothy Project"

Independent Employer
03.2024 - 05.2024

Artist in Residence

HB Studio
02.2024 - 02.2024

Director and Co-Creator, "Clothing Optional"

Missing Panties LLC.
09.2020 - Current

Musical Theatre Resident Director

Harlem School Of The Arts
02.2020 - 06.2024

Executive Director and Co-Creator

International Girls Ensemble
09.2018 - Current

Master of Arts - Arts Administration

Baruch College

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

University At Buffalo

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