Paul Buresh
Keansburg,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Director with 25+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Theatre. Looking for a new role teaching with long-term potential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist/Organist & Choir Director
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
09.2000 - Current
- Played at weekly/Holiday services and events.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances at Weddings and Funerals.
- Practiced selected music to accompany Choir.
Drama Club Advisor
Keansburg Board Of Education/ Bolger Middle School
03.2012 - Current
- Directed students in live theatrical productions, Musicals and Cabarets.
- Organized trips to Count Basie Theatre thru Curtains Up For Kids educational shows.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach full potential.
- Accompanied singers on piano for performances.
Assistant Musical & Technical Director
Keansburg Board Of Education/Keansburg High School
09.2012 - Current
- Planned and scheduled auditions, rehearsals and performances for 11 productions.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Designed and built sets, props and costumes.
Pianist/Organist
St. John The Baptist
09.1990 - 02.1998
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
- Performed pieces on piano, keyboards and organ for special occasions.
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE08.1988
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Self-Critiquing Skills
- Coordinate Schedules
- Piano Playing
- Patient Educator
- Performer Selection
- Audition Performers
- Special Events Performances
- Coordinating Shows
Accomplishments
2023 Basie Awards: Evaluator's Special Award
2014 Basie Awards: Emerging Artist's Award for
CLUE: The Musical
Timeline
Assistant Musical & Technical Director
Keansburg Board Of Education/Keansburg High School
09.2012 - Current
Drama Club Advisor
Keansburg Board Of Education/ Bolger Middle School
03.2012 - Current
Pianist/Organist & Choir Director
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
09.2000 - Current
Pianist/Organist
St. John The Baptist
09.1990 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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