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, MISkills
- 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