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ROXANNE MURRAY PENZ

Plano

Summary

Detail-oriented team play and passionate performer with background in theater, film, and television. Possess strong interpretation skills, ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams, and deep understanding of character development. Proven track record of creating compelling performances that captivate audiences and contribute to success of productions. Known for versatility, creativity and commitment to craft. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Theatre Director with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of creative production.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Improvisation Performer

Frisco Improv Players
Frisco
2013 - Current
  • Performed live improvisational comedy in various shows and events.
  • Collaborated with fellow performers to create engaging and spontaneous scenes.
  • Adapted quickly to audience reactions and suggestions during performances.
  • Participated in regular rehearsals to refine performance skills and enhance teamwork.
  • Engaged with audience members to create a fun and interactive atmosphere.
  • Developed characters and scenarios based on prompts from the audience.

Lady Monica-Vicountess of Roxbury

Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Performed engaging routines for diverse audiences in various venues.
  • Adapted performances to suit different themes and audience preferences.
  • Engaged with audience members to enhance their experience during shows.
  • Learned choreography for various musical numbers in preparation for shows.
  • Attended rehearsals consistently, refining performances through feedback sessions.
  • Participated in promotional events to enhance visibility for upcoming performances.

Ensemble Member

Motley Players III
Dallas/Plano
<ul> <li>Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.</li> <li>Utilized improvisation skills to enhance show quality.</li> </ul>
  • Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.
  • Utilized improvisation skills to enhance show quality.

Team Member #17

ComedySportz
Dallas
<ul> <li>Performed improvisational comedy in various shows for diverse audiences.</li> <li>Collaborated with team members to create engaging skits and scenes.</li> <li>Participated in rehearsals to refine performances and enhance delivery skills.</li> <li>Engaged audience through interactive games and spontaneous humor techniques.</li> </ul>
  • Performed improvisational comedy in various shows for diverse audiences.
  • Collaborated with team members to create engaging skits and scenes.
  • Participated in rehearsals to refine performances and enhance delivery skills.
  • Engaged audience through interactive games and spontaneous humor techniques.

Grafina Natasha Anastia Bogoslovsky

Scarborough Faire
Waxahachie
<ul> <li>Attended rehearsals consistently, refining performances through feedback sessions.</li> <li>Participated in promotional events to enhance visibility for upcoming performances.</li> <li>Studied improvisational techniques to expand performance capabilities.</li> <li>Conducted research into historical context of plays to add realism.</li> <li>Coached younger cast members on proper acting techniques and etiquette onstage.</li> <li>Designed props and costumes for various theatrical productions.</li> </ul>
  • Attended rehearsals consistently, refining performances through feedback sessions.
  • Participated in promotional events to enhance visibility for upcoming performances.
  • Studied improvisational techniques to expand performance capabilities.
  • Conducted research into historical context of plays to add realism.
  • Coached younger cast members on proper acting techniques and etiquette onstage.
  • Designed props and costumes for various theatrical productions.

Monster Mash Dancer

NBC Studios
New York
<ul> <li>Performed choreography for live television shows and studio recordings.</li> <li>Collaborated with directors to understand performance requirements and creative vision.</li> </ul>
  • Performed choreography for live television shows and studio recordings.
  • Collaborated with directors to understand performance requirements and creative vision.

Ghoul

Madison Square Garden
New York
<ul> <li>Engaged audiences through dynamic performances and expressive storytelling.</li> <li>Adapted performances to suit various venues and audience demographics.</li> </ul>
  • Engaged audiences through dynamic performances and expressive storytelling.
  • Adapted performances to suit various venues and audience demographics.

Detective/Various Roles

Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner
Dallas
<ul> <li>Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and enhance performances.</li> <li>Attended rehearsals to refine blocking, timing, and interactions with cast members.</li> <li>Engaged in vocal training to improve delivery and projection for stage performances.</li> <li>Memorized lines and cues to ensure seamless execution during live shows.</li> <li>Researched character backgrounds to create depth and authenticity in performances.</li> <li>Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.</li> <li>Performed in stage productions of various plays and musicals.</li> </ul>
  • Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and enhance performances.
  • Attended rehearsals to refine blocking, timing, and interactions with cast members.
  • Engaged in vocal training to improve delivery and projection for stage performances.
  • Memorized lines and cues to ensure seamless execution during live shows.
  • Researched character backgrounds to create depth and authenticity in performances.
  • Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
  • Performed in stage productions of various plays and musicals.

Janice/Dr. Jezebelle Wrouth

Comedy Killers-Murder Mystery Theatre
Dallas
<ul> <li>Delivered engaging performances for diverse audiences in various settings.</li> <li>Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts and scripts.</li> <li>Attended rehearsals to refine performance techniques and enhance stage presence.</li> </ul>
  • Delivered engaging performances for diverse audiences in various settings.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts and scripts.
  • Attended rehearsals to refine performance techniques and enhance stage presence.

Panel Member

Compass Studio
Dallas
USA

Penguin Fan

Universal Studios
Pittsburgh
USA

Cult Member

Universal Studios
Florida
USA

Hostess Dolphin Show

B.E.C. Production
Florida
USA

Anne-Guest Relations Marketing Industrial

B.E.C. Productions
Florida
USA

Night Club Guest/Dealer

Universal Studios
Florida
USA

Wife/Mother

WTTC TV
Florida
USA
  • Tourist Channel

Arabian Woman "Never Going To Give You Up"

MTV
Florida
USA

Tavern Server

ESPN
Virginia
USA

Hedda Questor Media Event

B.E.C. Productions
Florida
USA

Elaine/Jeanette Last of the Red Hot Lovers

RTA/AOP
  • National Tour

Theda It Had To Be You

RTA/AOP
  • National Tour

Nancy Play It Again, Sam

RTA/AOP
  • National Tour

Ruth Blithe Spirit

Pocket Sandwich Theater

Liz Mama Drama

Pegasus Theater

Violet/Mrs. Wade My Sister Eileen

Garland Civic Theater

Storyteller/Messenger Crocodile Dummy

B.E.C.

Lady MacDuff Macbeth

Mainstage Theater

Joanne Come Back To The Five & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Showcase Theater

Muriel/Harriet You Know I Can't Hear You

Showcase Theater

Mistress Ford The Merry Wives of Windsor

Tampa Performing Arts

Actress #2 The Dining Room

Eastfield Theater

Player Pippin

Osceola Civic Theater

Master of Ceremonies

Spirit Cruises
Chelsea Piers

Scare Actor

Madison Scare Garden
Madison Square Garden

Miss Piggy Here Come The Muppets

Disney-MGM Studios
Florida
USA

Floyd Premiere Press Event

Disney-MGM Studios
Florida
USA

Education

Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Theatre, English

Sam Houston State University

Skills

  • Improvisation
  • Character Strolling
  • Comedy
  • Dialects
  • Blackjack Dealer
  • Kicker Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Aerobics
  • Love of Animals
  • Sewing
  • Needlepoint
  • Children's Theatre
  • Movement
  • Costume Designing
  • Volleyball
  • Stage Combat
  • Cooking
  • Driver License

Experience

THEATRE DIRECTOR/TEACHER

8/2004-Present

Frisco Independent School District

Frisco, Texas

  • Directed, designed, teched, average of 5 shows a year.
  • Coordinated workshops and meetings alongside teachers, administrators, and parents to align curriculum strategies that improve student engagement and performance.
  • Designed and implemented tailored lesson plans for diverse learners, using peer-assisted learning and group work strategies.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate in-person, async, and remote learners.
  • Attended organizational conventions and created workshops in-district and statewide to instruct peer groups.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops in-district and statewide.

VOICE TALENT

Penz Productions

Plano, Texas

  • Collaborated with directors, writers, marketers, and other cast members to refine performances.
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
  • Applied techniques using sensory memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.

Timeline

Lady Monica-Vicountess of Roxbury

Scarborough Faire
01.1998 - 01.2002

Ensemble Member

Motley Players III
<ul> <li>Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.</li> <li>Utilized improvisation skills to enhance show quality.</li> </ul>

Team Member #17

ComedySportz
<ul> <li>Performed improvisational comedy in various shows for diverse audiences.</li> <li>Collaborated with team members to create engaging skits and scenes.</li> <li>Participated in rehearsals to refine performances and enhance delivery skills.</li> <li>Engaged audience through interactive games and spontaneous humor techniques.</li> </ul>

Grafina Natasha Anastia Bogoslovsky

Scarborough Faire
<ul> <li>Attended rehearsals consistently, refining performances through feedback sessions.</li> <li>Participated in promotional events to enhance visibility for upcoming performances.</li> <li>Studied improvisational techniques to expand performance capabilities.</li> <li>Conducted research into historical context of plays to add realism.</li> <li>Coached younger cast members on proper acting techniques and etiquette onstage.</li> <li>Designed props and costumes for various theatrical productions.</li> </ul>

Monster Mash Dancer

NBC Studios
<ul> <li>Performed choreography for live television shows and studio recordings.</li> <li>Collaborated with directors to understand performance requirements and creative vision.</li> </ul>

Ghoul

Madison Square Garden
<ul> <li>Engaged audiences through dynamic performances and expressive storytelling.</li> <li>Adapted performances to suit various venues and audience demographics.</li> </ul>

Detective/Various Roles

Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner
<ul> <li>Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and enhance performances.</li> <li>Attended rehearsals to refine blocking, timing, and interactions with cast members.</li> <li>Engaged in vocal training to improve delivery and projection for stage performances.</li> <li>Memorized lines and cues to ensure seamless execution during live shows.</li> <li>Researched character backgrounds to create depth and authenticity in performances.</li> <li>Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.</li> <li>Performed in stage productions of various plays and musicals.</li> </ul>

Janice/Dr. Jezebelle Wrouth

Comedy Killers-Murder Mystery Theatre
<ul> <li>Delivered engaging performances for diverse audiences in various settings.</li> <li>Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts and scripts.</li> <li>Attended rehearsals to refine performance techniques and enhance stage presence.</li> </ul>

Panel Member

Compass Studio
USA

Penguin Fan

Universal Studios
USA

Cult Member

Universal Studios
USA

Hostess Dolphin Show

B.E.C. Production
USA

Anne-Guest Relations Marketing Industrial

B.E.C. Productions
USA

Night Club Guest/Dealer

Universal Studios
USA

Wife/Mother

WTTC TV
USA

Arabian Woman "Never Going To Give You Up"

MTV
USA

Tavern Server

ESPN
USA

Hedda Questor Media Event

B.E.C. Productions
USA

Elaine/Jeanette Last of the Red Hot Lovers

RTA/AOP

Theda It Had To Be You

RTA/AOP

Nancy Play It Again, Sam

RTA/AOP

Ruth Blithe Spirit

Pocket Sandwich Theater

Liz Mama Drama

Pegasus Theater

Violet/Mrs. Wade My Sister Eileen

Garland Civic Theater

Storyteller/Messenger Crocodile Dummy

B.E.C.

Lady MacDuff Macbeth

Mainstage Theater

Joanne Come Back To The Five & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Showcase Theater

Muriel/Harriet You Know I Can't Hear You

Showcase Theater

Mistress Ford The Merry Wives of Windsor

Tampa Performing Arts

Actress #2 The Dining Room

Eastfield Theater

Player Pippin

Osceola Civic Theater

Master of Ceremonies

Spirit Cruises

Scare Actor

Madison Scare Garden

Miss Piggy Here Come The Muppets

Disney-MGM Studios
USA

Floyd Premiere Press Event

Disney-MGM Studios
USA

Improvisation Performer

Frisco Improv Players
2013 - Current

Bachelor Of Arts Degree - Theatre, English

Sam Houston State University
ROXANNE MURRAY PENZ