Montana Jones
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated and hardworking student currently studying for a BFA in Musical Theatre. Offers strong administrative, time management, multitasking skills with great communication and critical thinking abilities. Successful at approaching and solving various problems with practical solutions. Team-oriented and ready to learn. Known for my charisma, unwavering dedication, and deep desire to be a force of positive change, I am excited to contribute my skills and connect and collaborate with any team or community that I am a part of.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Founder
Shoot for the Moon, Land Amongst the Stars
Detroit, MI
07.2021 - Current
- After receiving the Miles Lewis Award for Social Justice and a grant for $1500, I created and directed a summer camp designed to help inner-city youth find their voice and inspire them to use their new-found voices to express themselves, make positive contributions to their community, and maximize their potential all through performing arts exercises, improvisation, and ensemble training; Oakland County Board of Commissioners Proclamation (August 2022). As of January 2024, I plan on making my summer camp global, as I am bringing it to youth in Kenya in March of 2024.
Intern
Black And Brown Theatre
Detroit, MI
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped create engaging content that connected target audiences for the Black and Brown Theatre’s Instagram, Youtube Channel, and TikTok (ex: Taco Talk).
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of community events and workshops (such as Actor Recruitment Parties, Salsa Dancing and Directing workshops, and Free Movie experiences).
- Participated in classroom connections with local schools, guiding inner-city youth through performance activities that helped strengthen their voice and build confidence.
- Helped market and promote upcoming movies, books, and performances by the Black and Brown Theatre to a wide range of peoples.
Student Director
Farmington Hills Youth Theater
Farmington, MI
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.
- Helped facilitate auditions and cast musicals at Farmington Hills Youth Theater (such as The Lion King and Legally Blonde).
- Coached young actors on their technique and performances.
- Organized and led rehearsals and warmups.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama: Musical Theater
New York University
New York, NY05.2027
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood High School
Bloomfield Hills, MI06.2023
Skills
- Arts Administration
- Marketing
- Online Content Creation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dependable and Reliable
- Public Speaking
- Music Theory
- Project Coordination
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- Honor Roll
- Miles Lewis Award for Social Justice
- Thespian Scholarship Award: The Thespian Scholarship Award is intended to recognize the top 10 theatre students in the state of Michigan. Students who are graduating seniors and plan to major or minor in Theatre or Communication Arts will be awarded a scholarship.
- Detroit Branch NAACP ACT-SO Competition Vocal Performance (Contemporary) Gold Medalist: Awarded to a student of African descent who exemplifies scholastic and artistic excellence in their category. Local Gold Medalists advance to the national competition and have the opportunity to receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors.
- College Board National Recognition Program
- Oakland County Board of Commissioners Proclamation
- Strickland Writing Award: Awarded to students who, on their own and for the sheer love of it, have expressed a strong interest in writing. The award is given to commend students for their unseen hard work and encourage their sometimes secret love and devotion to it.
Timeline
Intern
Black And Brown Theatre
04.2023 - 08.2023
Student Director
Farmington Hills Youth Theater
02.2022 - 04.2023
Director and Founder
Shoot for the Moon, Land Amongst the Stars
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama: Musical Theater
New York University
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood High School
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