Choreographer
The Ensemble Theater
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Choreographer, "Akeelah and the Bee," "The Tap Dance Kid," “Chicken and Biscuits,” "Single Black Female," "Love and Southern Discomfort"
MONICA JOSETTE
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic choreographer and director with extensive experience in innovative choreography and artistic collaboration. Proven skills in casting management, project planning, and developing artistic vision. Successfully mentored emerging artists while enhancing storytelling through movement in diverse productions. Committed to fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and empowerment in the performing arts.
Work History
Director- Summer Theater Arts Repertory
The Edison Arts Foundation
Houston, Texas
06.2020 - 07.2025
- Created a Musical Theater Based Curriculum for Young Artists
- Wrote and Produced Original Musical Theater Works
- Produced Virtual "Zoomsicals"
- Directed/Choreographed “Sister Act Jr.” “The Wiz Jr.” “Matilda Jr,” "FAME Jr."
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Director/Choreographer "Panto Pinocchio"
STAGES
Houston, Texas
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Director/Choreographer, "Panto Pinocchio"
- Directed production of live performances, ensuring seamless execution and creative vision.
- Collaborated with technical teams to design show
- Developed show concepts by integrating artistic elements and audience engagement strategies.
- Conducted auditions for actors and performers seeking roles in the show.
Choreographer
Theater Under The Stars
Houston, Texas
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Choreographer, "RENT," “Cinderella,” "Little Shop of Horrors"
- Created original choreography for diverse theatrical productions at a prominent Houston theater.
Choreographer
JeCaryous Johnson Productions
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Choreographer, "Superfreak- The Rick James Musical" "Jason's Lyric Stageplay"
- Developed innovative dance sequences that aligned with production themes and styles.
Assistant Director- "Sweeney Todd"
Theater Under The Stars
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assistant Director, “Sweeney Todd”
- Supported the director in interpreting scripts and character development.
Assistant Casting Director- "RENT"
Theater Under The Stars
Houston, Texas
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated actor performances during casting calls to assess suitability for roles.
- Organized audition materials and maintained actor headshots for easy access.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to clarify casting needs and preferences.
- Reviewed audition tapes, delivering feedback on actor fit for specific roles.
- Facilitated communication between production teams and talent regarding casting choices.
- Maintained accurate records of actor availability and contact details in database.
- Scheduled video conference calls between remote actors and Casting Director.
- Created sides for actors in preparation for auditions or callbacks.
Choreographer
On The Verge Theater
Houston, Texas
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Choreographer,“Runaways”
Choreographer
Kinder HSPVA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Choreographer: "Dreamgirls"
Artistic Director
Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Season Planned
- Navigated the difficulties of programming through the COVID pandemic
- Collaborated with faculty to design innovative curriculum for arts education.
- Mentored emerging artists, fostering talent and creativity in students.
- Oversaw marketing efforts to promote performances and engage audiences.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, implementing improvements based on feedback.
- Facilitated Staff and Guest Artists
- Coordinated Studio and Facility Rentals
Education
Graduate -
The High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Houston, TXBachelors of Fine Arts - Modern Dance Pedagogy
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Direction
- Leadership skills
- Choreography design
- Casting management
- Creative vision and project planning
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Empathy practice
- Dance instruction
- Performance direction
- Curriculum development
- Artistic collaboration
- Team leadership
- Communication facilitation
- Problem solving
- Creative visioning
- Time management
- Multimedia integration
- Wellness coaching
Certification
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Union
- Actors Equity Union
References
Dan Knechtges-Artistic Director-Theater Under The Stars 713.558.2624
Eilleen Morris-Artistic Director- The Ensemble Theater 713.520.0055
Charity Carter- Executive Director-The Edison Arts Foundation 713.459.4929
Timeline
Director/Choreographer "Panto Pinocchio"
STAGES
11.2024 - 12.2024
Choreographer
JeCaryous Johnson Productions
10.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Director- "Sweeney Todd"
Theater Under The Stars
09.2023 - 10.2023
Choreographer
The Ensemble Theater
03.2023 - 07.2025
Choreographer
Theater Under The Stars
09.2022 - 10.2024
Choreographer
On The Verge Theater
06.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Casting Director- "RENT"
Theater Under The Stars
04.2022 - 05.2023
Choreographer
Kinder HSPVA
01.2022 - 02.2022
Artistic Director
Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance
08.2020 - 08.2021
Director- Summer Theater Arts Repertory
The Edison Arts Foundation
06.2020 - 07.2025
Graduate -
The High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Modern Dance Pedagogy
University of Oklahoma
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