Meyonni Varnado
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A dynamic performer and creative force at El Camino Community College, showcasing exceptional skills in dance performance and character development. Excelled in roles from modern dance to complex theatrical characters, demonstrating profound memorization skills and a collaborative spirit. Achieved notable audience acclaim and contributed significantly to the success of diverse productions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Dancer
El Camino Community College
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed in Jazz and Modern for Fall 2024 "Lo Tech/No Tech"
- Demonstrated grace and athleticism in various classical and modern routines.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Actor
El Camino Community College
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Actor in a dance solo for Fall 2024 Advance Dance Concert.
- Studied script to successfully portray characters in spoken word written by Janae Morris.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Offered suggestions as needed to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
Theatre Director
El Camino Community College
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Directed a play in Fall 2024 "An Evening of One Act Plays: Here Comes The Bride...There Goes The Groom".
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Wendy A in the play, "Lost Girl" by Kimberly Bellflower.
- Practiced and played the guitar for A,B, and C moments.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray character in drama.
- Offered suggestions to director as needed regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
Student Dancer
El Camino Community College
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed in Jazz for Spring 2024 "Lo Tech/No Tech".
- Semester long rehearsal that required full participation.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Created and implemented creative dance routines for different projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Aunt Ev in "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson
- Studied Tennessee accent from 1880's to properly portray character.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Principle, Foreman, and Student in "Bang Bang, You're Dead" by William Mastrosimone.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.
- Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2024
High School Diploma -
University High School Charter
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Skills
- Audition preparation
- Dance performance
- Modern and contemporary dance
- Public speaking
- Dance development
- Vocal projection
- Character development
- Directing experience
- Memorization skills
- Script interpretation
- Director collaboration
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
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Timeline
Actor
El Camino Community College
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Dancer
El Camino Community College
08.2024 - 12.2024
Theatre Director
El Camino Community College
06.2024 - 10.2024
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
03.2024 - 06.2024
Student Dancer
El Camino Community College
02.2024 - 06.2024
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
10.2023 - 12.2023
Theater Actor
El Camino Community College
09.2023 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
University High School Charter
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