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Megan Persinger
114 S. Boulevard Apt. A
Richmond, VA 23220
[email protected]
(785)766-1628
EDUCATION:
M.F.A Candidate, Theatre Pedagogy/Voice, Virginia Commonwealth University, Degree expected
05/10
Thesis: Psycho Beach Party: A Vocal and Physical Journey from Male to Female
B.G.S., Theatre, Minor in Psychology, graduated with distinction, University of Kansas, 2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE, COLLEGE LEVEL:
Effective Speech 121
Adjunct Instructor: Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Stage Voice and Speech 201 & 202
Adjunct Instructor: Spring 2009
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Fall 2008
Teaching Assistant: Spring 2008
Advanced Stage Voice and Speech/Dialects 301
Instructor: 2008-2009
Advanced Stage Voice and Speech/Shakespeare 302
Teaching Assistant: Spring 2010
Acting with Archetypes 491
Teaching Assistant: Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Introduction to Shakespeare 491
Instructor: Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Stage Voice and Speech/Vocal Extremes 501
Teaching Assistant: Fall 2009
Stage Voice and Speech/Dialects 502
Teaching Assistant: Spring 2008 and Spring 2010
International Phonetic Alphabet for Theatre Artists 791
Instructor: Fall 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE, K-12:
SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community); Richmond, VA; 2008
Taught an 8-week class for grades 3-6; Basic theatre skills including breath support, resonance,
articulation, stage presence, singing, choreographed movement, story development,
characterization.
Hilltop Child Development Center; Lawrence, KS; Summer 2007
Classroom Aide; Puppet Workshop--Taught first through fifth grade students how to build and
use puppets. Also aided them in writing short puppet skits to be performed for the younger
students.
CLIMB Theatre; Inver Grove Heights, MN; Fall 2005
Actor-Educator in socially-educational plays that toured throughout the Upper Midwest.
Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy; Topeka, KS; Summer 2005
Director and Teacher for 6-8 year olds; taught diction, projection, stage directions, and acting.
Also taught basic stagecraft, students built their own set, costumes, and props.
WORKSHOPS:
Acting Master Class: Mandy Patinkin, University of Kansas, 2005
Audition Workshop: Eli Simon, University of Kansas, 2005
Children’s Theatre Workshop: James Rone, CLIMB Theatre, 2005
Movement/Characterization Workshop: Sara Richardson, CLIMB Theatre, 2005
Improvisation Workshop: Lauren Anderson, CLIMB Theatre, 2005
Shakespeare Workshop: Andrew Wade, University of Kansas, 2004
Laban Movement Workshop: Janet Hamburg, University of Kansas, 2004
CREATIVE ACTIVITY:
2009
Psycho Beach Party; Steve Perigard, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Voice and Acting Coach
2009
The Glass Menagerie; Janet Rodgers, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Voice and Dialect Coach
2008
Cabaret; Mark Ramont, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Voice and Dialect Coach
2007
Dracula; Barry Bell, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Assistant Voice Coach
2007
The Importance of Being Earnest; Lorri Lindberg, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Voice and Dialect Coach
2007
The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Brandon Becker, director; Appomattox Regional
Governor’s School, Petersburg, VA
Voice and Dialect Coach
2007
Lives in the Wind; Lisa Kelly, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Voice and Dialect Coach
2007
Lily Plants a Garden; Jeanne Klein, director; KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Voice and Dialect Coach
2006
Moony’s Kid Don’t Cry; Megan Persinger, director; KU Department of Theatre & Film,
Lawrence, KS
Voice and Dialect Coach
2007
The Odyssey (KU University Theatre production), RITU Liege, Belgium
Actor (Hermes, Leodes, Dead Soul, King’s Attendant, Eurymachus)
2007
The Devil is an Ass, Jeremy Riggs, director, Limestone Productions, Lawrence, KS
Actor
2007
Medea Redux, Sarah Yount, director; Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA
Assistant Director
2007
Lily Plants A Garden, Jeanne Klein, director; KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Assistant Director
2006
The Odyssey, KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Actor (Hermes, Leodes, Dead Soul, King’s Attendant, Eurymachus)
2006
Directing 609 Showcase, Student Directed; KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Stage Manager
2005
Broadway Bound Pinocchio, CLIMB Theatre, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Actor (Deb Diva)
2005
Tigress and The Power Pets, CLIMB Theatre, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Actor (Patty Link)
2005
The Astounding Andersons, CLIMB Theatre, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Actor (Edna Stern)
2005
Maverick Max, CLIMB Theatre, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Actor (Maverick Max)
2004
Romeo & Juliet, KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Actor (Musician (Recorder) )
2005
A Fool’s Luck, Andrew O’Hare, director; KU Film Works, Lawrence, KS
Actor
2004
Thirst, Danon Park, director; KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Stage Manager
2003
The Dying Gaul, Jennifer Fletcher, director; KU University Theatre, Lawrence, KS
Stage Manager
RELATED EMPLOYMENT:
Office Assistant
Theatre for Young People Assistant
KU University Theatre
KU University Theatre
2003-2005
2006-2007
AWARDS & HONORS:
Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Voice, 2008
Sally Six Hersh Memorial Scholarship, University of Kansas, 2005-2007
Nelson Scholarship, University of Kansas, 2005-2006
Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship, University of Kansas, 2002-2005
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Voice & Speech Trainers Association
Mid-America Theatre Conference
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Accents & Dialects: Usage of accents and dialects for the actor, especially Standard British, Cockney,
American Southern, Russian, and German. Identification and imitation of signature sounds in an
unfamiliar accent or dialect.
International Phonetic Alphabet: The sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet
and how it enhances the work of actors and directors.
Vocal Anatomy & Health: Basic vocal and respiratory anatomy, awareness of one’s instrument. Basic
vocal health and care for the actor.
Voice: Vocal dynamics, breath support, diction and articulation, projection, character voices, and
connecting voice with movement to create character.
Children’s Theatre: Basic acting techniques to aid actors new to children’s theatre. Adjustments that
need to be made for a child audience as well as common yet unnecessary hyper-corrections.
RELATED SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, Internet
Basic Stagecraft knowledge
Intermediate Costume Construction
REFERENCES:
Janet Rodgers
VCU, Assoc.
Professor, Voice
922 Park Ave.
Box 842524
Richmond, VA 23284
(804)828-6557
[email protected]
Paul Meier
KU, Professor, Voice
1530 Naismith Dr
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785)864-2692
[email protected]
Jeanne Klein
KU, Assoc. Professor,
K-12 Theatre
1530 Naismith Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785)864-5576
[email protected]
Lorri Lindberg
Adjunct Faculty
922 Park Ave.
Box 842524
Richmond, VA 23284
(804)-828-1514
[email protected]