Caity Petterson

• Directed Legally Blonde: The Musical, also serving as interim stage manager from November to December.
• Collaborated with creative team to cast 74 students aged 13-18 across three separate casts.
• Developed flexible rehearsal schedules to enhance adaptability and streamline rehearsal processes.
• Troubleshot issues during rehearsals and performances to maintain production quality.
• Conducted regular meetings with rehearsal team to address updates and resolve challenges.
• Partnered with designers to create set, props, costumes, lighting, and projections.
• Cultivated student success by setting high performance expectations and fostering a supportive environment for collaboration and risk-taking.
• Reviewed post-show survey data to identify actionable improvement areas for future productions.
• Re-engaged as assistant director for current production of 13! The Musical, coaching students to enhance performance and supporting the director's overall vision.

• Provide classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans for diverse groups of students in various subjects and grade levels, maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborated with educators to maintain continuity of instruction and provide student support.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Delivered individual instruction and 1:1 support to special needs students while substituting for instructional assistants at Broadview-Thomson K-8.
• Provided daily notes and reports on student activities to primary teacher, ensuring effective communication of classroom progress.

• Co-founded non-profit organization focused on organizing, cultivating, and celebrating Greater Seattle filmmaking community.
• Collaborated with five co-founders to establish foundational structures, practices, mission, vision, and values for the organization.
• Consulted on development of SFS's Education program, organizing multiple monthly events: Film Discussion, Screenwriter's Group, and Director's Lab.

Designed and facilitated interactive educational experiences based on Survivor: Redemption Island.

• Developed curriculum and activities for a condensed version of the hit TV show: Survivor. Defined game rules and structures tailored to our unique context. Created game pieces, puzzles, and rewards to stimulate competition and enhance participants’ engagement. Designed interactive scenarios echoing the essence of the television series.

Teacher Assistant: Technical Theater, LP’s Gaming World, Prop Making 101, Costume Construction, Backstage Crew, Piano Journey, Robotics

• Supported lead teacher in implementing curriculum and coordinating daily schedules for breaks and lunch, ensuring smooth operation of camp activities.
• Monitored student behavior during all break periods to ensure safety and compliance.
• Documented and supervised creation of technical elements for theatre-based camps, enhancing production quality for James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
• Managed backstage crew in executing technical and operational duties during tech, dress, and run of James and the Giant Peach, Jr., ensuring seamless performances.

Directed and mentored students as guest director, fostering collaborative learning environment.

• Directed The Wolves, by Sarah DeLappe, facilitating communication among department head, designers, cast, and crew to ensure cohesive production.
• Curated full production calendar and coordinated schedules for a team of 15 students.
• Substituted in acting classes, maintaining educational continuity and student engagement.
• Led a committee to coordinate promotional events for the department.

• Designed engaging curriculum for six-week drama programs, fostering creativity in children ages 8-17
• Conducted daily classes, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment that encouraged participation from all students

• Partnered with team of instructors and lead instructor to design engaging curriculum for one-week intensive programs hosting children ages 10-18 during summer
• Facilitated engaging workshops focused on acting and movement techniques for participants of various skill levels.
• Assisted other instructors in workshops for singing, dance, improv, and more.