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Sheri Coffman - B.A, M.A., Ed.D.

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Director successfully manages rehearsal process, plans for all aspects of production and leads cast and production teams. Experienced in budget management and community engagement.

Innovative and experienced Director with expertise in production management and creative problem-solving. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful productions appropriate for intended audience and an immersive rehearsal process for all cast members.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added production responsibilities as needed to ensure success of the production and rehearsal process.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Theatre Department

NKC Schools
08.1998 - 05.2021

Theatre I, II, III, College Level Theatre IV, Stagecraft/Technical Theatre - 9-12

Adjunct Professor - Theatre Education

William Jewell College
09.2002 - 05.2013

Speech and Theatre for Theatre Educators

Elementary Teacher

Park Hill School District
08.1986 - 05.1998

Classroom Teacher - Grades 2, 4, and 5 and Head of Drama Club - Grades 3-5

Skills

  • Teaching and Directing
  • Managing large nationally recognized Theatre Department
  • Student Travel and off-site performances
  • Actor Selection and Auditioning
  • Production Processes
  • Script Research and Studying
  • Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
  • Actor Collaboration

Accomplishments

Director of Theatre - award-winning Winnetonka 5-Star Theatre Department - 1998-2021

Under the direction of Dr. Sher Coffman - Winnetonka Theatre Department named an Outstanding Theatre Program in the Nation - five times

Produced and Directed 5 productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland

Recipient of multiple Starlight Theatre Blue Star Awards and KC Cappies

NKC Teacher of the Year and Excellence in Education Cadre for NKC Schools

Northland Excellence in Education Award - Park Hill School District

Finalist for Tony for Excellence in Education and Broadway World Educator of the Decade


Timeline

Adjunct Professor - Theatre Education

William Jewell College
09.2002 - 05.2013

Director of Theatre Department

NKC Schools
08.1998 - 05.2021

Elementary Teacher

Park Hill School District
08.1986 - 05.1998
Sheri Coffman - B.A, M.A., Ed.D.