BRIAN MASSEY
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
SEEKING STAGE MANAGEMENT POSITION WITH REPUTABLE COMPANY
Self-directed, enthusiastic educator and professional actor/director/choreographer/stage manager with proven leadership skills in expertly synchronizing productions. Possess outstanding organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with an exceptional artistic eye. Excellent memorization skills and ability to learn and adapt quickly. Active team member who effectively collaborates with others. Over twenty-five years of experience in professional acting, directing, choreographing, stage managing, and producing shows. Highly knowledgeable and experienced regarding all aspects of technical theater and production. Personable throughout the life of the project when communicating with others to solve issues that arise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Acting
Weston Theater Company, Theatre Horizon, Surflight Theatre, Great Lakes Theater Festival, Galveston Island Musicals, Allenberry Playhouse, Hersheypark
Performed professionally at regional theaters across the U.S., including serving as dance captain, maintaining the choreographer's integrity.
Secondary English Teacher/Musical Theater and Stage Management Teacher
Capital Area School For The Arts
2022.08 - Current
Taught courses in musical theater, stage management, and English. Led the stage management teams for live productions, called cues, and ensured safety procedures were followed.
Theatre Director/Choreographer/Stage Manager
Weston Theatre Company, Theatre Harrisburg, Middletown Area School District, East Pennsboro Area School District, Madison High School
2005.08 - Current
Responsible for over-seeing the productions from initial collaborative meetings through closing performances. Created and maintained schedules, called cues for performances, and insured consistent performance quality. Insured safety procedures were followed.
Secondary English Teacher, Performing Arts Director, Stage Manager, Casting Director
Middletown Area School District
2008.08 - 2022.07
Served as the director/choreographer/producer/stage manager for over twenty productions.
Education
Masters in Education -
Millersville University
PA Instructional I Certification in English Secondary Education -
The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Campus
Middletown, PA05.2008
Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre -
Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory
Berea, Ohio05.2005
Skills
- Proficient with MS Office, Pages, Google Suite, Excel
- Supervising staff
- Rehearsal Direction
- Managing production logistics
- Safety Protocols
- Scheduling meetings and rehearsals
- Staff Supervision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Actors Equity Association
- National Council of Teachers of English
Honors And Awards
- Baldwin-Wallace University: Presidential Scholar; Dean's List (four years); National Dean's List; Dayton C. Miller Honor Society (outstanding academic achievement); Alpha Lambda Scholastic Honor Society; Hakola Prize for Academic and Vocal Excellence - Competition finalist
- East Pennsboro Area High School, Enola, PA: Salutatorian; 1998 National Scholastic Art and Writing, Awards 2 Gold Keys (Poetry & Essay; Scholastic Writing Awards Gold Key (Play, Short Story, & Essay)
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher/Musical Theater and Stage Management Teacher
Capital Area School For The Arts
2022.08 - Current
Secondary English Teacher, Performing Arts Director, Stage Manager, Casting Director
Middletown Area School District
2008.08 - 2022.07
Theatre Director/Choreographer/Stage Manager
Weston Theatre Company, Theatre Harrisburg, Middletown Area School District, East Pennsboro Area School District, Madison High School
2005.08 - Current
Professional Acting
Weston Theater Company, Theatre Horizon, Surflight Theatre, Great Lakes Theater Festival, Galveston Island Musicals, Allenberry Playhouse, Hersheypark
Masters in Education -
Millersville University
PA Instructional I Certification in English Secondary Education -
The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Campus
Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre -
Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory
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