Derrick (Seth) Miller

Banzai in The Lion King Jr. (Summer 2013)

Jafar in Aladdin Jr. (Summer 2014)

Mrs. Trunchbull in Matilda (Summer 2015)

• Collaborated effectively with directors, producers, and fellow cast members to deliver high-quality performances.

• Jafar in Aladdin Jr. (Fall 2016)

-Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (Fall 2017)

-Professor Mets and Westcott in The Man Who Came To Dinner (Spring 2018)

-Ambrose Kemper in Hello, Dolly! (Fall 2018)

-John Dashwood and Edward Ferrars (understudy) in Sense And Sensibility (Spring 2019)

• Participated in extensive rehearsals, refining performance techniques and perfecting timing.
• Enhanced audience engagement by portraying various characters with authenticity and depth.
• Utilized physicality to convey emotions nonverbally, enhancing storytelling through body language and movement.

-Matamore in Tony Kushner's The Illusion (Fall 2022)

-Stage Combat Assistant Director, Weapons Master, Stage Hand in William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Fall 2023)

• Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
• Worked closely with wardrobe and makeup teams to create visually striking character looks that complemented overall production design.
• Upheld professional standards of conduct and performance etiquette.
• Maintained open communication lines with production teams to address any concerns or changes needed before curtain time.
• Conducted regular maintenance of equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety come performance time.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.