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Jhaiell Kilgore

Jhaiell Kilgore

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dynamic, passionate acting professional experienced in theatre. Highly skilled in both comedic and dramatic roles, and comfortable in a variety of genres. Proven ability to connect with characters and create a memorable performance. Experienced in improvisation, cold reading, and taking direction. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments. Would like to make the jump into TV/Film

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

ACTOR

SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2023 - Current
  • Attended all necessary rehearsals and arrived prepared and on time for scheduled performances
  • Studied scripts to learn lines and memorize cues and exits
  • Collaborated with other actors in rehearsal and on stage to achieve functional and high-quality performances
  • Remained flexible during long rehearsal days by adapting quickly when changes were made or new ideas presented
  • Learned how to take constructive criticism from directors and peers
  • Studied scripts thoroughly prior to rehearsals in order to be prepared when blocking scenes or running lines with other actors
  • Developed a strong ability to take direction from various sources and apply it quickly and accurately on stage
  • Gained experience in audition preparation and rehearsal techniques
  • Communicated with director about character motivations and objectives
  • Performed in multiple theatrical productions, honing my improvisational and memorization skills
  • Managed time efficiently both on-stage during shows and off-stage during rehearsals by staying focused on tasks at hand
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM HIGH

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Time Management
  • Diverse Roles
  • Group Activities
  • Memorize Lines
  • Following Directions
  • Live Performances
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Adaptable
  • Voice Projection

Accomplishments

  • Played Sylvester in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson at Circle Theater Grand Rapids in 2023.
  • Played George Murchison and Bobo in Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry at Circle Theater Grand Rapids in 2024.
  • Played Donald in You Can't Take It With You by George S. Kaufman at Circle Theater Grand Rapids in 2024.
  • Played Tiny in Kill Move Paradise by James Ijames at Spectrum Theatre in 2023.
  • Played William in Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan at Spectrum Theatre in 2023.
  • Played Theseus in Waking Nightmare by Megan E. Tripaldi at Aquinas College in 2023.

Theatre

  • Raisin In The Sun, Lorraine Hansberry, George Murchison / Bobo, Circle Theater, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024
  • You Can't Take It With You, George S. Kaufman, Donald, Circle Theater, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024
  • Kill Move Paradise, James Ijames, Tiny, Spectrum Theatre, 2023
  • Lobby Hero, Kenneth Lonergan, William, Spectrum Theatre, 2023
  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, August Wilson, Sylvester, Circle Theater, Grand Rapids, MI, 2023
  • Waking Nightmare, Megan E. Tripaldi, Theseus, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2023

Haircolor

Black

Personal Information

Height: 5' 6"

Eyecolor

Brown

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ACTOR

SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2023 - Current

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM HIGH

Grand Rapids Community College
Jhaiell Kilgore