Rebecca Fahning
Performance Artist
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Versatile Actor with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments.
Passionate acting professional with extensive experience in variety of roles and strong background in improvisation. Dedicated to bringing best performance to projects and willing to go extra mile to deliver high-quality performances. Loves challenge of creating believable characters.
Dedicated performer with impressive acting range to bring wide variety of characters to life. Experienced with scripted and improvisational work to quickly adapt to environment. Committed to excellence and craft and recognized as valuable asset to production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Artistic Director
Drunk Tarot Road Show
04.2014 - Current
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
Theatre/Theatre Technnology Teacher
CCSD Sunrise Mountain HS
08.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Produced 4 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Produced 4 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
Theatre/Theatre Technology Teacher
CCSD Desert Pines HS
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 240+ students per academic calender.
- Used fair and equitable approaches when grading assignments and evaluating build projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts/Performance Concentration
Goddard College
Plainfield, VT06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BFA-Theatre Studies
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX04.2014
Associate of Arts - Drama
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2015
Skills
- Script Interpretation
- Casting Collaboration
- Performance Improvement
- Idea Brainstorming
- Director Collaboration
- Rehearsal Coordination
- Rehearsing Scenes
- Character Performances
- Feedback Incorporation
- Theater Promotion
- Providing Feedback
- Safety Procedures
- Memorize Lines
- Theatrical Productions
- Classroom Management Techniques
Affiliations
Screen Actors Guild
AFTRA
EdTA
International Thespian Society
Timeline
Theatre/Theatre Technnology Teacher
CCSD Sunrise Mountain HS
08.2020 - Current
Theatre/Theatre Technology Teacher
CCSD Desert Pines HS
08.2016 - 08.2019
Founder/Artistic Director
Drunk Tarot Road Show
04.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts/Performance Concentration
Goddard College
Bachelor of Arts - BFA-Theatre Studies
University of Texas At Austin
Associate of Arts - Drama
Austin Community College
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