Eric Stephenson
Oakland,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Teacher
Mr. D's Music Club
Oakland, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Taught drama classes for elementary aged kids at this after-school performing arts program.
- Introduced exercises and games based on character, voice, physicality, improvisation, and clowning.
- Devised and directed plays.
Theatre Instructor & Director
Spindrift School Of Performing Arts
Pacifica, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Led interactive drama and musical theatre classes catering to diverse age groups from kindergarten through middle school.
- Directed and musically directed several productions, including Frozen, Seussical, and Matilda.
- Provided outreach instruction to multiple schools in the area.
Freelance Actor
Actors' Equity Association
New York, NY
09.2010 - Current
- Performed in workshops of over twenty new works with companies including Berkeley Rep and Musical Theatre Factory.
- Worked on regional productions in nine different states.
- Collaborated on the final product and executed performances.
Community Manager
ArtHaus Studios
Oakland, CA
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Served as primary leasing agent for a 100,000 sq ft creative co-working space, managing tours, negotiations, and onboarding.
- Developed and implemented marketing assets encompassing ads, newsletters, and websites.
- Effectively project-managed maintenance projects and construction endeavors.
Resident Administrator
Bridge Housing
Oakland, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized and updated candidate records.
- Generated work orders to address maintenance needs.
- Facilitated recovery of overdue receivables.
Education
Voice Teacher Certification -
New York Vocal Coaching
New York, NY12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Music
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05.2009
Skills
- Leads with empathy and curiosity
- Strong communicator
- Creative problem solver
- Skilled at conflict resolution
Timeline
Acting Teacher
Mr. D's Music Club
09.2024 - Current
Theatre Instructor & Director
Spindrift School Of Performing Arts
04.2022 - Current
Community Manager
ArtHaus Studios
08.2021 - 07.2024
Resident Administrator
Bridge Housing
06.2021 - 09.2021
Freelance Actor
Actors' Equity Association
09.2010 - Current
Voice Teacher Certification -
New York Vocal Coaching
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Music
Muhlenberg College