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John McCall

Fayetteville,NC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Casting AssociateLighting, Sound, Projections Sup.Theatre DirectorFilm DirectorPerformance Instructor

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Fayetteville, NC, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Theatre director and educator with a strong foundation in developing bold, ensemble-driven productions across classical, contemporary, and adapted works. Recipient of the Illinois State University Mask & Hammer Award for Best Direction and recognized for mentoring emerging artists whose work has earned regional and national distinction through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Skilled in shaping collaborative rehearsal environments that balance rigorous script analysis with imaginative staging, fostering both artistic excellence and professional discipline. Experienced in leading productions from concept to performance, adapting to evolving creative needs while maintaining clarity of vision. In addition to directing, I bring experience in lighting, projection, and multimedia design, as well as film directing and editing, allowing me to approach storytelling through multiple artistic mediums. Committed to creating dynamic theatrical experiences that engage audiences and reflect diverse perspectives with integrity and intention.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Casting Associate

Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Normal, IL
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated audition logistics, maintained casting databases, and supported Equity and non-Equity casting processes.
  • Collaborated with artistic leadership to facilitate communication between actors, agents, and production teams.

Graduate Assistant

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Instructor of Record, Principles of Directing (THE 240); Designed and developed syllabi, independently taught undergraduate courses examining directing methodology, collaborative process, and artistic point of view, assessed student performance, and mentored emerging directors.
  • Breakout Instructor, Experiencing Theatre (THE 152); facilitated discussions for non-majors on theatrical production, analysis, and critical engagement.
  • Mentored and coached students whose work received regional and national recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, including one recipient of top national honors.

Lighting, Sound, Projections Sup.

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Oversees the day-to-day operation of the lighting, sound, and multimedia systems, and the supervision of staff and students in these areas, including usage and maintenance of related equipment. (Aug 2018-May 2022)
  • Lighting Design (THR 306) Lab Instructor: An undergraduate class
  • Teaching, supervising, and guiding students in fulfilling their lab hours through practical lighting applications.

Education

MFA Theatre - Directing

Illinois State University
IL
05-2025

Directing Workshop - Directing

Columbia University
New York, NY
01-2022

BA Theatre - Design and Technology

University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
01-2017

AA - undefined

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
01-2012

Skills

  • Ensemble-based methodology
  • Meisner Technique
  • Improvisation
  • Viewpoints
  • Voice & Movement
  • Japanese Butoh
  • Audition coordination
  • Acting coach
  • Talent evaluation
  • Script Analysis
  • Lighting Design
  • Projection & Multimedia Integration
  • Sound Collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Photoshop
  • Premiere Pro
  • Dataton Watchout
  • ETC Software

Affiliations

Sihr Theatre Company, 08/23, 09/25

Certification

  • Sword and Shield, Quarterstaff, Training

Timeline

Casting Associate

Illinois Shakespeare Festival
08.2022 - 05.2025

Graduate Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Lighting, Sound, Projections Sup.

University of North Carolina Wilmington
08.2018 - 06.2022

BA Theatre - Design and Technology

University of North Carolina

AA - undefined

Fayetteville Technical Community College

MFA Theatre - Directing

Illinois State University

Directing Workshop - Directing

Columbia University

Directing Experience

  • Medea by Euripides, Adapted by Ben Power, 10/24, Normal, IL
  • Space Girl by Mora V. Harris, 02/24, Normal, IL
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Adapted by Alexander Utz, 10/23, Normal, IL
  • Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, 04/23, Normal, IL
  • A Game by Dennis Cooper, 10/22, Normal, IL
  • Can Malone Die? by David Pollard, 01/22, Wilmington, NC
  • Being Rose by Richard James, 10/21, Wilmington, NC
  • The Madness of Sherlock Holmes by JPS Yates, 11/20, Wilmington, NC
  • The Attic by Robert Scott, 01/20, Wilmington, NC
  • The Connection by Graham Jones, 09/19, Wilmington, NC