Benjamin Abbott

Teach Intro to Theatre to inmates at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, CA

Audition, cast, devise, write and direct the fall play for the Cuesta College drama department.

Lead fifteen students in the process of devising a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Write plays produced by professional, community, and school theatres, including the Great American Melodrama, Cuesta College, Paso Robles High School, Auburn University at Montgomery, Skypilot Theatre, and State Theatre Acting Company.

Collaborate in the production process with directors, designers and actors.

• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and facilitate learning activities in the absence of the regular teacher
• Skilled in following provided lesson plans and adapting instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse student populations
• Proficient in maintaining a positive and safe learning environment that fosters student engagement and participation

• Extensive experience performing in a wide range of genres, including drama, comedy, musical theater, and Shakespearean plays
• Collaborated effectively with directors, fellow actors, and production staff to bring characters to life and enhance overall production quality
• Playwright of professional productions at The Great American Melodrama, student productions at multiple universities, and amateur productions as various theatres
• Organized and lead student workshops for new play development

• Directed student theatrical productions at Middle School

• Planned and executed daily schedules for campers, including theatre workshops, rehearsals, and performances
• Hired and supervised theatre camp teachers
• Wrote, cast, directed youth theatre showcase