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Faiz Nicholas Musleh

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Award-winning filmmaker, educator, actor and show creator of Shakespeare content who has performed, directed, written, and produced for 20+ years. De-colonization and anti-racism are the reason I continue to work as a content creator for companies whose values align with these principles. I find new, immersive ways to bring Shakespeare to life while fostering a collaborative environment free of aggression and interruptions of inclusion for students, audiences, and team members. I focus on how artistic expression can be enhanced by multi-modalities and immersive technologies. I practice differentiation in crafting immersive experiences to meet the needs of diverse populations. My passion is creating the space where the artist’s expression and the audience’s needs intersect — where each party feels belonging, especially the underserved.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Actor, "Hamlet"

Marin Shakespeare Company
05.2023 - Current

Cast as Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Directed and adapted by Jon Tracy. Collaborated with director on adaptation and provided dramaturgical research for production. WOW- Theater Storm Review

Creator, TV Series "the Rosy Cross"

Monday Media
01.2021 - Current
  • Wrote Screenplay and Story Bible for television series based on the life of Shakespeare
  • Running a team of producers for development of concept, characters, plot and storyline
  • Coordinating marketing marketing and pitch materials for film and television distribution markets
  • Leading research into the life of Elizabethan Dramatists
  • Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
  • Securing relationships with talent and networks

Lead Teaching Artist

Theatre West
01.2015 - Current
  • Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.

Acting Instructor: Shakespeare

Theatre West
01.2013 - Current
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Assisted students in developing self-advocacy and support skills.

Actor

CBS, Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount
01.2008 - Current

the Unit, Recurring Role

NCIS: Los Angeles, Guest Star

Lie to Me*, Guest Star

NCIS, Co-Star

Actor, "Our Man in Santiago"

Theatre West
01.2017 - 10.2022

Created the lead role, Daniel Baker, developed in workshop by Emmy nominated writer, Mark Wilding. First premiering at Theatre West in Los Angeles, than premiering Off-Broadway. Published by Dramatists Play Service.

Played with perfect comedic timing by Nick McDow Musleh… - DC Theater Arts

Director, "Classic Couples Counseling"

Theatre West
11.2021 - 06.2022

Directed and adapted LLoyd Schwartz' satire on Shakespearean tragic couples.

  • "I highly recommend...hilarious, inventive and very clever play! Bravo!" - Noho Arts District
  • "Director Nick McDow Musleh delivers this hilarious play, firmly grounded in the Elizabethan period." - Discover Hollywood

Content Creator, Tik-Tok

Participant Media, SoulPancake
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Implemented strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.

Show Host

Center For The Art Of Performance At Ucla
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show.
  • Built broadcast Shakespeare storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Researched Shakespeare for comment and discussion.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.

Artistic Board Member

Theatre West
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
  • Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.

Director, "Love's Labour's Lost" Film

The Shakespeare Workshop
01.2016 - 09.2019

Wrote, Produced, and Directed the critically acclaimed adaptation for film of Shakespeare's comedy "Love's Labour's Lost." Hailed by feminist Shakespeare scholar and Guggenheim fellow Carla Mazzio, as the best version of this play on film for its inversion of the male gaze and research that informed this perspective.


  • Sponsored by Film Independent.
  • Successfully crowdfunded on Seed & Spark
  • Grant recipient by the Peter Glenville Foundation.

Curriculum Writer

The Broad Stage
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
  • Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
  • Looked at student testing data and compared it to new and past curriculum.
  • Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.

Assistant Director, Dramaturg

Ucla School Of Theater, Film And Television
01.2012 - 01.2014

Provided dramaturgy and assistant direction, and led research for this 18th century 'lost Shakespeare play.' Presented it at a conference for the Clark Library Center for 18th Century Studies. Instructed students in text analysis and performance.

Theatre Teacher

Parks And Recreation Department, Los Angeles
03.2012 - 08.2013
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Electronic Communication
  • Inspiring Lectures
  • Empirical Research
  • Research Writing
  • Course Development
  • Social Justice Advocacy
  • Lesson Planning
  • Creative Instruction
  • Research and Analysis
  • Inclusive Learning
  • Promotional Video
  • Screenwriting Expertise
  • Microsoft Office
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Broadcast Media
  • Production Progress Reporting
  • LinkedIn
  • Education Programming
  • Scene and Sequence Timing
  • Project Oversight
  • Public Entertainment
  • Storytelling
  • Actor Collaboration
  • Task Delegation
  • Manage Financing
  • Film Editing
  • Writing
  • Concept Development
  • Project Management
  • Google Docs
  • Creative Writing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Manage Budgets
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Community Building Techniques
  • Resource Allocation
  • Production Details Brainstorming
  • Relationship Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Negotiation
  • Managing Editorial Direction
  • Film and Video Production
  • Social Media Networking
  • Casting Coordination

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Actor, "Hamlet"

Marin Shakespeare Company
05.2023 - Current

Director, "Classic Couples Counseling"

Theatre West
11.2021 - 06.2022

Creator, TV Series "the Rosy Cross"

Monday Media
01.2021 - Current

Content Creator, Tik-Tok

Participant Media, SoulPancake
08.2020 - 01.2021

Show Host

Center For The Art Of Performance At Ucla
03.2020 - 10.2020

Artistic Board Member

Theatre West
01.2019 - 01.2020

Actor, "Our Man in Santiago"

Theatre West
01.2017 - 10.2022

Director, "Love's Labour's Lost" Film

The Shakespeare Workshop
01.2016 - 09.2019

Lead Teaching Artist

Theatre West
01.2015 - Current

Acting Instructor: Shakespeare

Theatre West
01.2013 - Current

Curriculum Writer

The Broad Stage
01.2013 - 12.2015

Theatre Teacher

Parks And Recreation Department, Los Angeles
03.2012 - 08.2013

Assistant Director, Dramaturg

Ucla School Of Theater, Film And Television
01.2012 - 01.2014

Actor

CBS, Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount
01.2008 - Current

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of California - Los Angeles
Faiz Nicholas Musleh