Travis Stolp
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Passionate artist, educator, and leader with a combined twenty years of performance, production, educational, and administrative experience. A versatile leader and flexible collaborator with a relentless work ethic. A natural problem-solver who strives for success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Operations Manager
Viewpoint School
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with directors and department chairs to successfully coordinate productions ranging from musicals, plays, music concerts, dance concerts, and school assemblies
- Organized and facilitated production meetings with directors and other department chairs
- Facilitated clear and detailed work orders for various events to ensure successful set-up and breakdown was executed
- Provided excellent patron satisfaction while house managing 400 - seat theater.
- Maintained relationships with outside vendors and musicians.
- Currently spearheading transition to simpler ticketing service.
Stage Manager and Financial Officer
Stuart Rogers Studios
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Oversaw successful scene transitions, tuition collection, and on-boarding for incoming members.
- Developed excellent casting solutions for new members.
- Prepared studio space by gathering set furniture, props, and light and sound elements.
- Ensured that class would move in a timely manner based on the weekly schedule and to guarantee each actor would perform in their designated slots.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Handled classrooms of up to 40 students, reporting problem students to principal and keeping detailed behavioral records
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Successfully facilitated daily lesson plans and instruction materials for activities, provided by primary teacher.
- Instructed students through discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Administered and tests and assignments to per instructions of primary teacher.
- Established myself as a reliable source for numerous teachers at Van Nuys and Kester Avenue Elementary schools
Adjunct Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Louisville Theater Arts Department
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Taught multiple classes, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate Theater Arts Majors and Non Majors in the subjects of Enjoyment of Theater and Acting.
- Specifically selected to teach Acting for Non Majors for Summer courses and Acting for Majors during final year of studies.
- Collaborated with faculty to achieve an updated the curriculum for Acting for Majors and Non Majors courses
- Closely monitored student progress by updating grade books and attendance records on a regular basis.
- Always present during office hours to ensure student assistance was provided.
Board Member
Costa Mesa Playhouse
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Successfully produced multiple productions while collaborating with directors and designers.
- Upheld budget and schedule limits while ensuring artistic integrity remained during production planning.
- Stage managed and oversaw technical operations for multiple productions.
- Created audience surveys to gauge audience preferences.
- Facilitated excellent patron service during and box office operations.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Theater Arts - Acting
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California
Irvine03.2008
Skills
- Acting - Stage
- Acting - Film
- Directing
- Musical Theater
- Script Analysis
- Arts Education
- Producing
- Stage Management
- Production Management
- Design Elements
- Technical Elements
- Set Construction
Skills
- Teaching (Elementary, Secondary, Higher ed)
- Production Planning and Management
- Collaboration with Leaders and Support Staff
- Working with Diverse Student Populations
- Microsoft Office, Outlook
- Google Suite
- Blackboard
- Excellent Leadership and Team-Building
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Theater Operations Manager
Viewpoint School
10.2023 - Current
Certified Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2021 - 10.2023
Stage Manager and Financial Officer
Stuart Rogers Studios
07.2019 - 12.2023
Adjunct Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Louisville Theater Arts Department
08.2012 - 07.2015
Board Member
Costa Mesa Playhouse
05.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Fine Arts - Theater Arts - Acting
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California
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