Miranda Varela
Pensacola, FL,FL
Summary
Versatile and approachable, with a proven track record of creating, designing and directing. Excelled in creative scenic design as well as character development and ensemble building. Leveraging rehearsal techniques and emotional expression, I've successfully directed and enhanced performances across various settings, significantly contributing to the artistic growth of students and professionals alike.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Speaking and Acting Coach
Dynamic Coaching
09.2024 - Current
- Help craft and organize speeches from the writing process to the delivery.
- Advised on script analysis techniques, enabling actors to make informed choices about motivations and objectives during performances.
- Implemented an effective feedback system that allowed open communication between coach and student, fostering mutual trust and respect within the learning process.
- Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure alignment of acting coach objectives with overall production goals.
Small business owner
Tidy Up Cleaning Services
01.2015 - Current
- Owned and operated a cleaning business for both residential and commercial cleaning
- Managed a cleaning crew who regularly cleaned homes and businesses
- Organized cleaning plans for residential construction cleanups
- Worked closely with area realtors for last minute cleanings and showings
- Cleaned Airbnb’s as needed
- Performed a variety of both basic and deep cleans for residential clients
- Regularly clean small offices
MUSICAL THEATER CAMP DIRECTOR
Time To Shine Center for the Performing Arts
01.2013 - Current
- Direct and run a 6 morning day camp every summer
- Hold auditions and cast a musical
- Teach concepts of clear acting as well as basic vocal techniques
- Run daily rehearsals and set design sessions as well as break out sessions for choreography
- Build Cost effective and creative sets using recycled materials and unusual concepts.
STAGE DIRECTOR
Miranda Varela (Independent Theater Consultant)
01.2010 - Current
- Dramatic writer, stage director, producer and scenic designer
- Write and adapt literature for stage performances in schools and churches
- Direct and produce programs for Trinitas Christian School
- Coach actors in characterization and scene pacing
- Create set designs and works with groups to execute
- Plan and create cue sheets for lighting design and sound
Communications-College Speech Faculty
Pensacola Christian College
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Taught a variety of speech and performance lab classes, as well as weekly lectures
- Prepared and gave lectures for public speaking classes
- Met one on one with students for private acting lessons
- Taught classes for student run productions
- Worked closely with the mainstage college stage crews and designers to plan college wide productions
- Directed plays and chamber theater scenes for different occasions
- Performed audio recordings from classic literature
- Designed sets for small and large productions
Education
Master of Arts - Interpretive Speech
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2007
B.A. - Speech Communication
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL12-2005
Skills
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Blocking techniques
- Ensemble Building
- Emotional expression
- Stage presence
- Character Development
- Scene analysis
- Body language
- Script interpretation
- Audition techniques
- Performance feedback
- Monologue Preparation
- Lesson Planning
- In-person tutoring
- Teaching strategies
Timeline
Public Speaking and Acting Coach
Dynamic Coaching
09.2024 - Current
Small business owner
Tidy Up Cleaning Services
01.2015 - Current
MUSICAL THEATER CAMP DIRECTOR
Time To Shine Center for the Performing Arts
01.2013 - Current
STAGE DIRECTOR
Miranda Varela (Independent Theater Consultant)
01.2010 - Current
Communications-College Speech Faculty
Pensacola Christian College
01.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Interpretive Speech
Pensacola Christian College
B.A. - Speech Communication
Pensacola Christian College
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