Marilyn Torres
New York,NY
Summary
I am dedicated to sharing my artistic skills with groups and individuals to find their voice and unique expression.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Artistic Director/ TA/ STARGATE THEATER
Manhattan Theatre Club
311 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
07.2022 - Current
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Consulted with staff to discuss style preferences to create a mutually agreeable working environment
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Community building through theatre games.
- Acting coach
- Mentor
Teaching Artist
City Lore
56 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for performances.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Mentored playwrights and play development.
- Directing and dramaturge
Lead Teaching Artist
Repetorio Espanol
138 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016
01.2019 - Current
- Worked with special needs children to help them create material tailored made to them.
- Experimented with amending theatre games and techniques to their understanding and motor skills
- Developed art and design concepts with the students
- Worked with faculty, administrators and parents to create a show that is neurodivergent for the students and an audience.
Teaching Artist
NYC Department Of Education
NYC Department of Education
09.2018 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions for teachers in the DOE.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development with teachers to assist in th
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes that will enhance teaching the classroom.
Teaching Artist/Mentor
Epic Theatre Ensemble
31-01 Vernon Blvd., #612 Astoria, NY 11106
04.2011 - Current
- Assisted students in coming up with and devising material for final performance.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support regarding artistic growth and set goals.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Ensemble building.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Facilitated workshops on how to devise and perform solo performance.
- Social justice focused work - how to gather material, research topic of interest and conduct interviews
Teaching Artist
Ekko Arts
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Helped students explore ideas and concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Ensemble building with theater games.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Organized and directed final presentation.
Lead Teaching Artist
Manhattan Theatre Club
311 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
10.2000 - Current
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans and assignments.
- Introduce a variety of writing techniques and styles of working
- Create safe environment for creativity to happen individually and collectively
- Guide students in the process of writing, editing and bringing a piece of work to completion
- Guide students on maintaining structure and concept of play
- Directed readings and performances of students work.
- Maintain stellar connection between the teacher/ facility and teaching artist
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
City College of New York of The City University of New York
New York, NY01.1992
High School Diploma -
Performing Arts Highschool
New York, NY06.1990
Skills
Diversity
Inclusivity
Empathetic
Relatable
Patient
Listener
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Artistic Director/ TA/ STARGATE THEATER
Manhattan Theatre Club
07.2022 - Current
Teaching Artist
City Lore
03.2019 - Current
Lead Teaching Artist
Repetorio Espanol
01.2019 - Current
Teaching Artist
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - Current
Teaching Artist/Mentor
Epic Theatre Ensemble
04.2011 - Current
Teaching Artist
Ekko Arts
01.2011 - 06.2015
Lead Teaching Artist
Manhattan Theatre Club
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
City College of New York of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Performing Arts Highschool