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Tricia Riel
(415) 385-4376
[email protected]
Objective: Film Production Coordinator, Assistant Director, Core Crew
Related Work Experience:
Assistant Director for Feature Film (First AD), “Black Men Can Swim” (Atlanta)
Coordinated all Crew & Talent, Actor Coaching, Dialect Coaching, Script Supervision,
Recycling Fairy
Film Production Coordinator, “Mathamma, The Mother Goddess” (India)
Location Scouting, Casting, Coordination of Talent & Crew, Planned & Scheduled Shots
with DP, Assisted on Negotiations with Indian Producer, Attended Formal Functions
for Diplomatic Purposes.
Humboldt Juggling Festival Organizer/President
My many roles (including juggling & teaching various workshops) have been:
Housing Coordinator, Local Donations Coordinator, Public Relations (sending out
Press Releases, Poster Design, Flyering, Social Media, Creating Radio Spots, Live Radio
Interviews), Performer Coordinator (negotiating contracts), Facilities Manager
(securing insurance, set-up, etc…), Facilitate Meetings, Public Show House Manager,
Recycling Fairy
Other Organizational/Creative Work:
Kids on Camera TV Acting School (1996-present)
Teaching & Directing kids (ages 4-17)
On-camera Commercial and Character Work, Creating Lesson Plans, Working with
Videographer, and Directing On-camera Improvisations.
LEAP Artists in the Schools Programs (2008)
Headed Program at John YeHall Chin School, SF
Working with Diverse Populations & a variety of ages, Created Curriculum, Taught all
Drama Classes for Entire School, was Responsible for Creation of Costumes, &
Directing all 240 students in a Final Performance Assembly
Swivel Arts (2007-2008) Created “From The Page to the Stage”
Curriculum for All Classes, Drama Teacher for numerous Summer Camps
Zephrum Gates & The Mysterious Purple Haze (Wrote & Published in 2005)
This YA Fiction appeared in NY Times Book Review
(Narrated & Edited Audio Book & all Characters with Pro Tools)
Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure (Wrote & Published in 2014)
Reviewed by Kirkus Reviews
(Narrated & Edited Audio Book with Adobe Audition, Performed Most Characters,
Directed other Actors to Assist w/minor characters)
Humboldt State University Assistant Professor (2001-1003)
Taught a Variety of University Classes (Scene Study, Partner Acrobatics, Dialects,
Improv)
Education/Training:
Humboldt State University, Masters in Theatre Production (Actor Emphasis)
Directing, Producing Shows & Events, &
Play Writing were all strong elements of this program.
Thesis: Acting & Performance as Cathartic Healing, 2003
Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Public Communications
Major: Speech Communication & Philosophy, BFA, 1987
(Minors in Film & Politic Science)
Syracuse Division of International Programs Abroad (London, 1985)
Extensive Travel in England, Ireland, Scotland, & Wales…as well as visits to France,
Holland, Austria, Italy, Germany, Israel, & The Soviet Union.
Central School for Art & Design (London, England) Emphasis on Photography
Other International Travel to Kenya, Tanzania, Jamaica, Thailand, Cambodia, & India
HSU Computers for the Classroom (Graphics, Spreadsheets, Hyperlinks, Power Point)
City College of SF (continuing education in Anatomy, Physiology, & Chemistry)
Languages studied have included Spanish, German, Chinese, Sanskrit, and Swahili
International School of Massage (SF, CA) 1988-1989 (Certified in Swedish, Shiatsu, Foot
Reflexology, Deep Tissue, & Basic Principles of Acupressure & Acupuncture)
Other Work Experience:
Soma Acupuncture & Naturopathic Medicine (1999-2003)
Front Desk (Responsibilities included Reception, Scheduling, Filing, Record Keeping,
Caring for Facilities, Calls to Insurance Companies, Dealing with Codes & Accounts
Payable, and Education of the Public about Alternative Health)
The Mindful Body (yoga & health center) 1996-1999
Management of the Center Facilities, Front Desk, Scheduling, Balancing Monetary
Intake, Ordering Supplies, Working with Volunteers, Input in Managerial Meetings,
Training, Hiring and Firing of all Front Desk Staff.
Synapsis (Eureka, CA) Regular MC for Monthly Performances
CarpetBag Brigade Stilt-Walking Group (Advertising & Promotion) 2003-2004
Doggie Time (self-run Dog Walking business in SF, CA) 1998-2000
Managed all aspects of the Business (Cared for Dogs, Communicated with Clients,
Accounting, & Advertising)
Bay Hills Home School Group, Berkeley (Drama Teacher & Director) 1994-1997
Planned Classes, Integrated Parent Volunteers, Directed Physical Comedy Night &
Shows (ages 4-17)
Wavy Gravy’s WinnaRainbow Performing Arts Camp (CA, 2005-2008)
Taught Gymnastics & Physcial Comedy, Directed Shows, Facilitated “All Nations Day”
Mock Non-Violent Protests
Synergy Learning Systems (Monterey, CA) 2008
Improv Teacher for Large Team Building (Corporate Adults)
Acro Sports (San Francisco, CA) 2007-2008
Lead Partner Acro Workshops for Kids & Adults
American Gymnastics Club (San Francisco, CA) 2007-2008 (Lead Levels 1-4)
Floor, Beam, Bars, Trampoline, Vault, Conditioning
Island Gymnastics (Martha’s Vineyard, 2007-2008)
Headed Circus Program on the Island
European Circus Tour (2006)
Planned Travel Itinerary to England, Ireland, Spain, & Austria
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV) 2005-2006
Taught Contact Improv at Contact Camp, Large Group Facilitation & Consensus
Circus Smirkus (Vermont, 2004)
Taught Gymnastics, Partner Acrobatics, & Physical Comedy
SF League of Urban Gardeners (SF, 1995) Compost Education & Theatrical Shows
Re-Festival Recycling Show (Alameda County) Educational Theatre in Public Schools
Wise Fool Puppet Intervention (non-profit children’s educational theatre)
Facilitated Workshops, Headed Advertising, Promotion and Public Relations, Created
Material & Performed as well. Shows were on Alternative Energy, Culture, & More
(1990-1994)
SF Greens Party Organizer (SF, 1988-1990)
Co-wrote Spiritual Platform for SF Greens, Practiced Consensus Building & Held
Regular Meetings, Created Action Plans, Created SF Nuclear Free Zone, Got Curbside
Recycling on SF Streets, Stilt-Walker in Rallies.
American Peace Test “The Cockroaches” (Nevada 1989-1991)
Organized via The Body of the Whole, Facilitated Meetings, Formed Solidarity Groups,
Held Educational Workshops on Non-Violent Protesting
Fillmore House Manager (SF, CA 1990-1997)
Facilitated/Organized Household Functions, Meetings & Accounts Payable
Greenpeace (1988) Management of Retail Store
Taking Inventory, Restocking Shelves, Opening & Closing, Training New Employees,
Ordering, Arranging Displays, Customer Service
Operations Crossroads Africa (NY based non-profit) Tanzania, East Africa, 1987
Headed Fundraising Campaign, Presentation, Photography, Historical Writer for the
Group, Manual Labor, Diplomatic Work (attending ceremonies & functions with
Leaders of the Party)
Anti-Apartheid Divestment Movement Organizer (Syracuse, 1986-1987)
Organizer for Talks with keynote speakers like Jesse Jackson, construction of oncampus “Shanty Towns,” etc…
Syracuse University Day Hall Social Chairman (for Entire Dormitory)
Planned/Coordinated Social Events for all 760 Residents (parties, food drives, decore)
Early Student Activities included:
In-Sight Rhode Island (mock legislature), Close Up (Washington DC), Social Chairman
& Student Council Officer, AP Student in Accelerated Math, Regular Honor Student,
CAST (Creative & Artistic Students with Talent, Special Drama Program)
Special Skills:
Contact improve dance, Tap dance, Modern, Gymnastics, Trapeze, Stilt-Walking,
Walking on Crutches, Physical Comedy, Creative Writing, Sewing, Juggle three objects,
Hand to hand stage combat, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Dog Training, Horseback Riding,
Kung Fu, Bicycle, Unicycle, Ice Skating, Swimming, Super Dooper Organizer.
References:
Bernadette Cheyne
[email protected]
HSU Theatre Dept.
Acting Professor
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3566
Jyl Hewston
[email protected]
HSU Theatre Dept.
Acting Professor
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 441-0614
Judy Berlin
[email protected]
“Kids On Camera”
P.O. Box 6203
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 440-4400
Deborah Ben-Eliezer
[email protected]
Director of Swivel Arts &
Voice-over collaborator
San Francisco, CA
(415) 595-4207