- Vice President of Long-Form Improvisation Team (ISP) - '22 - '24
- Member of UTK's Rock-Climbing Club
- Member of UTK's Canoe and Hiking Club
- Member of UTK's Creative Writing Club
Molly Brennan
Summary
A dynamic and empathetic professional with experience in education, emergency care, and the performing arts. Skilled at connecting across ages and backgrounds - on an average day they go from teaching K-12, to working with the elderly and serving unhoused individuals, to rehearsing with fellow artists. Their work in classrooms, emergency care, and theaters has sharpened their communication, creativity, empathy, and professionalism.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Actor
Clarence Brown Theater
03.2025 - Current
- Playing Annie in the Play that Goes Wrong
- The production is directed by Hunter Foster
- Collaborate with directors and fellow actors to develop an engaging story
After Care Supervisor
Knoxville Jewish Day School
01.2025 - Current
- After-Care supervisor for K-5th graders
- Create and lead different tasks daily
- Provide emotional and physical care as needed
Substitute Teacher
Knox County Schools
12.2024 - Current
- Substitute teacher for Knox County Schools, K-12th grade
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Assistant Director
Clarence Brown Theater
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped lead rehearsals and provide direction on character development, pacing, and blocking
- Helped coordinate the Director and stage management team to align artistic goals with production logistics
Actor
Clarence Brown Theater
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Played Brandi in How to Defend Yourself, written by Liliana Padilla
- The production was directed by Jayne Morgan and Casey Sams
Theater Camp Co-Creator and Counselor
Bijou Theater - Nathan McGee
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Co-created a lesson plan for youth theater camp (K-5th grade)
- Taught campers improvisation and theater basics
- Stage managed and co-directed the final performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater - Acting Concentration
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2024
Skills
Writing
Improvisation
Direction
Event Planning
Organization
Problem-Solving
Certification
CPR, Belay, Basic Swim Instructor, Lifeguard
Interests
Timeline
Actor
Clarence Brown Theater
03.2025 - Current
After Care Supervisor
Knoxville Jewish Day School
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Knox County Schools
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Clarence Brown Theater
12.2024 - 02.2025
Actor
Clarence Brown Theater
09.2024 - 12.2024
Theater Camp Co-Creator and Counselor
Bijou Theater - Nathan McGee
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theater - Acting Concentration
University of Tennessee
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