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Roderick Justice
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Cincinnati, OH | c: 859.462.5429 | e: [email protected] .
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I.AM... ___________________________________________________________________________________
I AM a vibrant and seasoned artistic director with a passion for using the arts as a tool for building a strong educational
background. I AM coming to you with 15 years of experience in the professional theatre world, and my artistic career has
ranged from being an award-winning chorographer, actor, and director, to an award-winning costume designer, wig designer,
and an interior designer. I AM established as a leader and a self-starter, while actively refining my skills to maintain and
achieve each of my goals as an arts administrator. I AM an every-man. I AM a multi-tasker. I AM a well-respected and
revered member of the local theatre community. I AM an artist who has worked in NYC, regionally, and internationally. I AM
a professional with a vision for the organization. I AM fiscally responsible without sacrificing the integrity of the art being
created, and most of all, I AM the right person for the future of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _______________________________________________
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Present - 2015
Producing Artistic Director
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Associate Artistic Director
Present - 2007,
STAR Program: Director, Instructor
2008 - 2006,
Actor, Choreographer, Costume Designer
}Led creative teams for productions at the Taft Theatre, a 2200-seat house, as a resident stage director and
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choreographer, while maintaining the mission of the theatre.
}Developed and grew the renowned STAR Program into its current format, which includes a one-act festival.
}Established the STAR Cabaret Program, which tours throughout the tri-state area and culminates in a showcase in
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New York City, for agents and casting directors.
}Managed STAR program budgets, casting, class schematics, and the hiring of guest instructors.
}Designed costumes and wigs for MainStage Productions, ArtReach Tours, and subsequent programming.
}Edited musical tracks and photoshopped images for billboards, programs, and press releases.
The School of Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati, OH
2014 / Anticipated return for 2015, MainStage Musical Director
2013 / 2012 Season, MainStage Musical Choreographer
}Established strong working relationships with the members of the creative team and students of the school.
}Responsible for the casting, conception, production planning, and execution of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
…………………….. Dreamcoat.
}Led workshop training, personally mentored many of the students, and secured BFA and scholarship status for
several graduating students with my connections to universities.
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY | Chicago, IL | Sibiu, Romania
Present - 2001,
Guest Artist, Playwright, Actor, Director, Choreographer, Wig Designer
}Directed, choreographed, and performed with the Commonwealth Theatre Company every season for the past 15
years.
}Toured an entire production to Sibiu, Romania for the International Theatre Festival, and took two original musicals
to Chicago.
}Co-created and co-conceived a new musical with Table For 5 Productions.
}Choreographed and received award-acclaims for productions of Legally Blonde and Spamalot.
}Guest instructor for the University’s Improv Tour Troupe.
The Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association, Lincoln City, IN
2014 - 2012,
Choreographer: Lincoln State Park’s A. Lincoln A Pioneer Tale
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}Served as the choreographer for the acclaimed historic musical drama, depicting Lincoln’s life as a boy in Indiana.
Roderick Justice
Walnut Woods Homeowners Association, Cincinnati, OH
Present - 2013,
Business Manager / Treasurer
}Created monthly finance reports, made payments, and managed the budget for the association.
}Helped to identify and develop innovative strategies for securing the properties’ finances, while making sure the
HOA’s future development, improvements, and hiring of contractors were handled in the most fiscally responsible
manner.
Interior Justice , Erlanger, KY
2008 - 2003,
Interior Designer/ Home Staging, Founder
}Developed budgeted design plans for clients while following their needs and preferences.
}Fabricated at least three designs through AutoCAD, and supported the design with rough sketches to each project
for client approval.
}Collaborated with contractors, merchants, and clients to stay within budget without sacrificing the integrity of design
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EDUCATION ________________________________________________________________________
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Northern Kentucky University: BFA Musical Theatre, May 2007
Playhouse in the Park- Full Scholarship Recipient
Outstanding Senior Award Recipient
Acting
Professors Mark Hardy, Ken Jones, and Dr. Sam Zachary
Voice
Professors Jamey Strawn and Lisa Eriksen
Musical Theatre
Professors Jamey Strawn and Mark Hardy
Improvisational Acting
Professor Ken Jones
Dance
Professors Jane Green, Michelle Teyke, and Mitzi Hamilton
Costume Design
Professor Gretchen Vaughn
ACCLAIM _____________________________________________________________________________
League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards
WinnerWinnerWinnerNomination-
Best Choreography, Legally Blonde
Best Costume Design, Seussical
Best Costume Design, The Wizard of OZ
Best Choreography, Monty Python’s Spamalot
Cincinnati Acclaim Award
WinnerBest Leading Actor in a Musical, Urinetown
Rising Star Award
Irene Ryan Award
Nomination-
Performance of Leading Actor in Lucky Stiff.
Cincinnati Entertainment Award
Nomination-
Leading Actor in A Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar
National Forensics League Competitions
9-time State Champion, 5th in Nation
ASK AROUND ______________________________________________________________________
Angela Powell Walker | Artistic Director, The School for Creative and Performing Arts
c: 513.569.8080
e: [email protected]
Kenneth W. Jones | Director of The School of Fine Arts, Northern Kentucky University
c: 859.572.5434
e: [email protected]
Jack Louiso | Former Artistic Director of SCPA & The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
c: 513.703.3008
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