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