Vickie Schmitt
Theater Teacher
New York,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning. Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs. Goal-oriented.
Enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during my 20 year teaching career and 50 years onstage as a performer.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Theater Teacher
BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
09.2017 - Current
- Classes: Acting, Musical Theater, Directing, Intro to Theater, Improv, Dramatic Literature
- Created and Directed: 'The Improv Show' (First Winter Arts Festival 2018) 'Traveling Shakespeare Co' (2021)
- Directed, Musical Directed and Choreographed: 'Aladdin Jr' 'HS Musical Jr' 'Little Shop of Horrors' 'Guys and Dolls'
- Organized successful school productions involving students from various grade levels and skills, fostering teamwork and community involvement.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum that incorporated acting, script analysis, and stage management skills for a well-rounded theater education.
- Scholarship Recipient: Arthur Miller Foundation (Mentor Sandy Faison and Elizabeth Dunn)
- Headshots Scholarship created by Douglas Gorenstein in memory of Anthony Schmitt.
Teaching Artist
TADA! YOUTH THEATER
09.2000 - 01.2017
- Musical Theater Program - 15 years in various afterschool programs Pre K -12 in all 5 boroughs: in-school residencies, afterschool programs, one week summer theater programs and one-day workshops. Putting on a musical in one week.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques for performing musical theater.
Assistant Director/Choreographer/Cabaret Director
Weston Playhouse Theatre
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Choreographed many musicals including 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' starring Clark Gesner
- Wrote, Directed and Performed in the 'After-Show Cabaret' a musical review once a week for each week of the summer
- Actor, Singer, Dancer in various other productions for eight years.
Actor
Acting Experience
01.1998 - Current
- Working as an actor in New York in Commercials, TV, Movies, and live theatre
- AEA; SAG/AFTRA member.
Teaching Artist/Director/Choreographer
WAY OFF BROADWAY
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Created curriculum for theater arts program four cities in Long Island and the Summer Theater Program in California
- Collaborated with Nimbus Arts program to design and have students build sets, puppets, props in art class in Napa Valley.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting cross-curricular learning.
Casting Director
Hoffa (Film)
- Secured 1000 extras; Auditioned all actors and had final say on all casting choices; Hired and managed co-casting directors
Assistant Director/Choreographer
Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, Nunsense
- Summer Theaters
Education
M.S. Educational Theatre -
The City University of New York
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 05.2001 - 05.1987
Skills
Student-Centered Learning
undefinedRelated Professional Experience
- Stand Up/Improv Experience, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, 1998 - 2002,
- Casting Director, Hoffa Detroit Mi
Related Educational Experience
- Roundabout Theater Postcard pre-show for Broadway show Holiday Inn, NYC, NY, Fall 2016, with Paul Brewster,
- Harlem Children's Theater Festival City College New York, Educational Theater, Nyack, NY, Fall 2017,
- Xanadu Jr and 101 Dalmatians Jr Helen Hayes Youth Theater, Nyack, NY, Fall 2017,
- Beauty and The Beast Jr City College New York, Educational Theater, NYC, NY, Fall 2016,
Certification
Licensed Theater Teacher Licensed
Timeline
Full-Time Theater Teacher
BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
09.2017 - Current
Teaching Artist/Director/Choreographer
WAY OFF BROADWAY
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Wayne State University
05.2001 - 05.1987
Teaching Artist
TADA! YOUTH THEATER
09.2000 - 01.2017
Actor
Acting Experience
01.1998 - Current
Assistant Director/Choreographer/Cabaret Director
Weston Playhouse Theatre
01.1996 - 01.2001
Casting Director
Hoffa (Film)
Assistant Director/Choreographer
Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, Nunsense
M.S. Educational Theatre -
The City University of New York
Licensed Theater Teacher Licensed
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