Monteze Freeland
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Artistic Director with proven expertise in guiding teams of craftspeople through rewarding professional growth. Directed numerous stage and film productions during the past 15 years. Dynamic leader with strengths in mentoring and coaching artists to develop personal style and techniques. On a personal note, I believe it is my responsibility to use my natural and honed gifts to serve the communities where I intersect with abundance, grace and care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co- Artistic Director
City Theatre Company
08.2021 - Current
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive working environment.
- Curated the organization's seasonal performances and selected performers and technical designers for upcoming productions.
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged actors and stage personnel to execute dramatic, musical and comedy performances.
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors and directors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
- Worked in tandem with theater's Managing Director to manage budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Co-chaired the EDIA committee bringing these principles to the forefront of the organization's work.
Producing Artistic Associate
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
02.2013 - 09.2022
- Liaised with artistic director to plan and execute events and displays featuring guest artists.
- Contacted freelance artists and arranged terms, logistics and guidelines for artwork.
- Monitored finances, forecasted budgets and reconciled expenses to free senior art team to focus on creative projects.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Facilitated and organized workshops of new plays to ensure stability before moving to full production.
- Introduced new artists to the theater and provided opportunities and space for returning actors. Cultivation of the new talent led to tangible successes in the disciplines of acting, directing and playwriting.
- Created the Ground Up Theatre Training program which provided free training in the disciplines of technical design for BIPOC individuals.
Director of Education
Quantum Theatre Company
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs within 4-5 schools a year.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 12 to 18.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Created detailed and interactive study guides condensing the plot, themes and conventions of the on stage productions which is the catalyst of inspiration for the students to create work that is founded on the grounds of the play at hand.
- Mentored middle and high school aged students in the disciplines of acting, writing, and improvisation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2009
Skills
- Staff Management
- Art Program Development
- Project Management
- Art Conceptualization
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Speech Writing
- Establishing Vision
Accomplishments
Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Performer of the Year (2017)
City Paper's 2021 Person of the Year for Theatre
Incline Magazine Who’s Next Award - 2018
National New Play Network Producer in Residence- 2020, 2021
Recipient of The Advancing Black Arts Grant 2020
Timeline
Co- Artistic Director
City Theatre Company
08.2021 - Current
Director of Education
Quantum Theatre Company
09.2014 - 06.2019
Producing Artistic Associate
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
02.2013 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Point Park University
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