Hi, I’m
Tyler Thompson
Actor
DFW,TX
Summary
Versatile Actor with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employedDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX
Actor
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Leveraged skills in gesturing, body movement and special voices to draw in audience members and build emotional engagement.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
- Mentored over 500 new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
Theatre ArlingtonArlington, TX
Project Development Manager
12.2020 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Led key projects while managing timelines and meeting deadlines within budgetary limits every 30 days.
- Optimized business and management practices to improve all facets of project development and execution.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Found appropriate performance materials to engage existing audiences and attract new clientele.
Theatre ArlingtonArlington, TX
COVID-19 Compliance Officer
12.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Maintained agile direction of ongoing policy changes during rapidly shifting COVID-19 surges and instances of localized community spread.
- Performed PCR testing via nasal swab collections and temperature checks to determine if employees and visitors met compliance standards prior to admittance.
- Used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and assisted others with PPE and other safety measures.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Theatre ArlingtonArlington, TX
Teaching Artist
09.2017 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Directed and produced over 20 student productions per year.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
Four Day WeekendFort Worth, TX
Instructor
04.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Introduced fundamental concept of “Yes, And” in improvisation work.
- Created exercises exploring impulse, spontaneity, listening, being present, taking risks, and finding agreement.
- Guided and coached classes of up to 10 adults over 8-week period.
- Fostered supportive environment embracing idea of trust and failing joyfully.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
Education
University of OklahomaNorman, OK
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Acting
05-2010
Skills
- Exceptional Communicator
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Ensemble Collaboration
- Relationship Establishment
- Information Gathering
- Facial Expression Management
- Public Engagement
Accomplishments
- Graduate of The Second City Conservatory in Chicago.
- Graduate of iO Theater improv program in Chicago.
- Initiated development of incorporating original comedy productions into regular season at Theatre Arlington increasing profits and minimizing budget costs.
Timeline
Actor
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Compliance Officer
Theatre Arlington
12.2021 - 04.2022
Project Development Manager
Theatre Arlington
12.2020 - 07.2022
Instructor
Four Day Weekend
04.2019 - 03.2020
Teaching Artist
Theatre Arlington
09.2017 - 04.2022
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Acting
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