Emmalyne Hvizdak
Greenville,NY
Summary
A young professional film and theatre director focused on producing work by new writers on an intimate scale. Multi-hyphenated, hard working, and able to manage large creative organizations. Passionate about teaching and helping others foster their own creativity
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director
The Del Rey Players
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Established and oversaw theatrical season including four repertory shows, a new work, an interactive art gallery piece, and two cabaret shows
- Organized and oversaw board of directors and technical team week-to-week, while providing support and feedback for directing and stage management teams daily
- Restructured frameworks of the Del Rey Players operations, particularly in regards to community engagement and anti-racism policies, as well as director and show selection process
Costume Designer/1st Costume Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted Wardrobe Manager in various stages of the season's productions, including alterations, stitching, pulling costumes, embroidery, painting, and dye work.
- Costume Designer for Macbeth 2023. Researched, designed, and created costumes, make-up, and hair, including building costumes, custom jewelry and accessories, alterations, and managing assistants.
Instructor of Directing, Acting, and Playwriting
Kings Chapel Art
09.2023 - Current
- Planned engaging curriculum which would bring students in 6th-12th grade through the process of theatre-making, from acting to playwriting, to direction and technical theatre
- Developed personalized communication and content based upon students in the classroom and their interests in the artistic world
- Improved experience for students with anxiety about performance through creating a safe space
Head Female Counselor
Camp Men-o-lan
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for 10-14 kids per week in overnight camp setting
- Managed all overnight counselors and staff members, providing emotional, physical, and mental support
- Worked with underprivileged and behaviorally challenged children, becoming a constant in their lives for 7+ years
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Screenwriting/Theatre Arts
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Skills
- Management and Administration
- Conflict Management
- Event Organization
- Script Supervision
- Costume Design for Film and Stage
- Theatrical Light and Sound Design
Affiliations
- Board Member-at-Large for the Good Cause Theater Company
- Scholarship Chair for the Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter Alumni Council (Board of Governors)
Timeline
Instructor of Directing, Acting, and Playwriting
Kings Chapel Art
09.2023 - Current
Artistic Director
The Del Rey Players
05.2022 - 08.2023
Costume Designer/1st Costume Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
10.2021 - 08.2023
Head Female Counselor
Camp Men-o-lan
05.2015 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Screenwriting/Theatre Arts
Loyola Marymount University
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