Gregory Jones
Vail,CO
Summary
High-energy Theater Director with strong background in entertainment and a successful founder of an elite theatre department. Highly Motivated Performing and Directing veteran offering a collaborative approach involving all production departments. Dedicated to maintaining and enhancing existing program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Director / Theatrical Operations Mgr
Amercian, Carnival, Norwegian, & Holland America
Miami/Boston/Seattle, FL/MA/WA
04.2019 - Current
- Scheduled performers for events and negotiated contracts with talent agents.
- Planned all entertainment programming and schedules of activities consistent with the brand.
- Senior Department Head managing the Cruise Director, Theatrical Company Manager, Musical Director, Technical Director, Box Office Manager, Recreational Director, and Youth Director.
- Supervised Technical and Stage Crew who worked on-site at various events including sound technicians, lighting engineers, stagehands.
- Collaborated with other departments within the company to ensure smooth operations of large scale entertainment projects.
Theater Director
Vail Mountain School
Vail, CO
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of theatrical production from pre-production to performance, including casting, rehearsals, set design, and technical design for grades K-12. (6 per academic year)
- Coordinated with other departments such as lighting, sound, art direction, props and costumes to ensure a successful production.
- Organized promotional events for upcoming productions such as press conferences or media appearances.
- High School Stage Plays: "Charley's Aunt," "God's Favorite," "Inherit the Wind," "Twelve Angry Men"
- High School Musicals (Directed and Choreographed): "When Love Takes Over" (original), "Avenue Q," "Westside Story," and "Rock of Ages"
- Middle School Musicals: "Oklahoma!," "Dear, John" (Original based on John Hughes films), "Hollywood Hotel" (Original based on the intertwining of 70's and 80's sitcoms on "Fantasy Island"
Education
Master of Science - Theatrical Management And Communication
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS08-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Ole Miss
Oxford, MS05-1990
Skills
- Script Writing - 8 original shows
- Talent Management
- Budget Management
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration of all Department Heads: Technical, Set Design, Wardrobe, Dance, Musical Direction
- Creative Direction as a former professional singer/actor/director
- Award: Teacher of the Year for Texas: 2012
Accomplishments
- Writer of musicals "Dear John," "Hollywood Hotel," "Ghosts"
- Writer of full length plays adapted from books: "One Singular Sensation," "Thrones of Shakespeare," "Fools of Fables"
- Highlighted Credits: "The Bold and the Beautiful," 3 Broadway shows: "Big," "Grease," "Jesus Christ Superstar" National Tours: "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Joseph/Dreamcoat" "Baby"
- Full performance resume upon request
Timeline
Entertainment Director / Theatrical Operations Mgr
Amercian, Carnival, Norwegian, & Holland America
04.2019 - Current
Theater Director
Vail Mountain School
06.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Theatrical Management And Communication
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Ole Miss
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