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Taren Azizi

Irvine, California,CA

Summary

Personable and creative individual with strong passion for leadership, whether in the arts or in education. Strong at conceptualizing new ideas, whether on the stage as a director or brainstorming careers for students.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Theatre Director

OCSA El-Erian Acting Conservatory
  • Assistant Directed multiple OCSA Acting shows over the years, such as New Play Festival 9, New Play Festival 10, and the Importance of Being Earnest
  • Streamlined rehearsal schedules by efficiently coordinating cast members'' availability and blocking scenes.
  • Managed auditions and callbacks, ensuring the selection of talented performers aligned with project requirements.
  • Coordinated technical aspects of productions, collaborating closely with lighting, sound, set design, and costume teams.
  • Ensured timely delivery of props and costumes through effective management of procurement processes and inventory control.
  • Provided notes for actors to improve performances
  • Enhanced theater productions by assisting in the development and implementation of creative concepts and ideas.
  • Assisted in script analysis by identifying key themes and character motivations throughout various theater pieces.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and actors to ensure a cohesive vision for each production.

Volunteer/Nonprofit Founder

Dragon Kim Fellowship
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Conceptualized and co-founded Project Insight, a hands-on workshop intended to provide high school students with a friendly and accessible route towards their future
  • Oversaw and ran the workshop phases of the project, giving lectures and individual work with students to guide them
  • Co-hosted the six-episode podcast iteration of the project, discussing various college-related topics with different guests

Education

Acting

Orange County School of The Arts
Santa Ana, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Rehearsal planning
  • Creative vision
  • Script analysis
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Stage management
  • Technical direction
  • Acting techniques
  • College application support
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Decision-making support
  • Community engagement
  • Student advocacy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer/Nonprofit Founder

Dragon Kim Fellowship
03.2023 - 03.2025

Assistant Theatre Director

OCSA El-Erian Acting Conservatory

Acting

Orange County School of The Arts

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