Lauren D'Auria
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Theatre Director
Lake Worth ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Increased high school theatre enrollment, leading to creation of full-time position (2019)
- Advanced to Area (2018 and 2019) and Bi-District (2023 and 2024) for UIL One Act Play
- Alternate to Area and Best Overall Technical Crew in OAP (2024)
- Earned Best Actor awards at UIL OAP District and Bi-District contests for three consecutive years (2018 - 2020)
- Coached 12 students to Texas Thespians State Festival with three receiving excellent ratings for their performances (2023)
- Secured multiple grants for theatre program
3000 grant from Texas Thespians for State Festival attendance (2023)
1400 grant from Lake Worth Education Foundation Grant to purchase Mehron Practice Heads to teach Advanced Stage Makeup Techniques (2021)
- Elevated after-school participation by 40% by enhancing community outreach initiatives
District-wide production of “Peter Pan and Wendy” (2023), increasing audience numbers by 60%
Multiple Fine Arts Showcases throughout the year
Mentorship positions pairing high school students with elementary and intermediate students
Leadership positions for theatre students to assume personal responsibility
- Created “Senior Directs” as Senior Capstone Project (2021 - 2024).
Head Theatre Director
Bridgeport ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Instructed 9th-12th grade Theatre 1, Theatre Productions, Choir, and Communication Applications; 6th-8th grade Theatre 1, Advanced Theatre, and Technical Theatre
- Directed UIL OAP for High School and Middle School, advancing to Bi-District for two consecutive years, making school history
- Established International Thespian Society Troupe #4803
- Established and coordinated Annual Fall Improv Show.
Student Teacher
Pine Tree High School
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Instructed Theatre 1 to students in grades 9-12
- Assisted in UIL One Act Play.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, emphasis in Scenic Painting and Design -
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Acting Techniques: Uta Hagen, Meisner, Viewpoints, Stella Adler, Laban, Unarmed Stage Combat, Rapier and Dagger Stage Combat
- Technical Skills: Stage Management, Sound Design, Dramaturgy, Sewing, Set Design, Construction, Scenic Painting, Prop Design, Stage Makeup
- Theatrical Software: QLab, Multiplayer, ETC Element Light Board, Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie
Certification
Teaching Certification, TExES Theatre EC-12
Awards
- Texas Thespians Teacher of the Month (Theatre in Our Schools MonthMarch 2024)
- Reader's Digest America's Favorite Teacher Nominee (2024)
- Most Influential Teacher (Bridgeport High School Students, 2017 and 2018)
Theatre Experience
- Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Scenic Painter
- Harbor Lights Theatre Company In New York City, Production Assistant, Scenic Painter, Stagehand
- SeaWorld San Antonio, Costume Character
- Baylor Theatre, Scenic Painter Work Study, Actor, Light Board Operator, Sound Board Operator, Fly Rail Operator, Costume Run Crew, Makeup Run Crew
- Vive Les Arts Theatre, Actor, Scenic Painter, Musical Theatre Camp Counselor
Affiliations
- Active Member of Texas Educational Theatre Association
- Active Participant in Maestro Theatre Directing Workshops (6 Years)
- Previous Member of The Society of American Fight Directors, basic pass in rapier & dagger and unarmed stage combat (2013 - 2016)
Education Skills
Skyward, Canvas, Eduphoria, Enriching Students, GoGuardian, School Status, Remind 101, EdPuzzle, Kahoot, Gradebook, ClassLink, Band App, Parent Square, Google Workspace
Timeline
Head Theatre Director
Lake Worth ISD
08.2017 - Current
Head Theatre Director
Bridgeport ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
Student Teacher
Pine Tree High School
01.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, emphasis in Scenic Painting and Design -
Baylor University