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KHALIF J. GILLETT
Theatre Educator And Director
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Theatre Director with over six years of successful experience in Acting, Writing and Directing. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Theatre industry. Strengths in Acting and Directing backed by MFA training from University of Missouri - Kansas City and Labyrinth Theatre Company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Education
Masters of Fine Art - Acting and Directing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 05.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Film and Digital Production
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 06.2016 - 06.2016
Work History
Teaching Artist
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform at peak ability and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
Director - Barn Series
Labyrinth Theatre Co.
New York, NY
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Guest Lecturer - Digital Auditioning Technique
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media, including voice and video.
- Prevented information overload by limiting content and emphasizing key points.
Director/Educator - Shakespeare Quarantine Project
Madison Avenue Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Director- Spilled Milk
New York Winterfest Theatre Festival
New York, NY
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Supervised team of 6 actors during and delivered effective directions to keep teams focused and responsive.
- Interacted with crew members to oversee technical elements, including lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions such as scenery, lights and music.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Dialect Coach
Black Repertory Theatre
Kansas City, MO
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Acting for Non-Major
University Of Missouri System
Kansas City, MO
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Oral Interpretation
University Of Missouri System
Kansas City, MO
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Skills
Period Movement—Baroque and French RestorationHand-To-Hand Stage CombatVoiceoverScenic Painting
Written Communication
Multitasking abilities
Self-motivated professional
Organization and Time management
Leadership
Actor's Equity knowledge
Playwrighting
Public Speaking
Pre- And Post-Production Proficiency
Live Production And Sitcom Experience
Crew Instruction
Software
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Office Suite
Final Draft Pro
Timeline
Director - Barn Series
Labyrinth Theatre Co.
02.2021 - 02.2021
Guest Lecturer - Digital Auditioning Technique
Johnson County Community College
02.2021 - 02.2021
Director/Educator - Shakespeare Quarantine Project
Madison Avenue Performing Arts
12.2020 - 02.2021
Teaching Artist
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
07.2020 - Current
Director- Spilled Milk
New York Winterfest Theatre Festival
01.2020 - 02.2021
Dialect Coach
Black Repertory Theatre
12.2019 - 12.2019
Masters of Fine Art - Acting and Directing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
05.2019 - 05.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Acting for Non-Major
University Of Missouri System
01.2019 - 05.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Oral Interpretation
University Of Missouri System
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Film and Digital Production
University of California, Riverside
06.2016 - 06.2016