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Theatre for the Next Generation
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Acting
Technical
Teaching Artist
Anchor 1
Samantha Jo Hodges
Height: 5'6"
Hair: Red
Vocal Type: Mezzo
Gender: Female
Performance
Show
Carousel
Fiddler on the Roof
Boo at the Zoo:
Haunted Hayride
As You Like It
(Film)
Caucasian Chalk Circle
Sally Anne Thunder
Anne Whirlwind
(New Work)
Eurydice
Wild One
(New Work)
Role
Ensemble, Snow Child
Fruma Sarah, Ensemble
Storyteller
Duchess Fredricka
Cook, Merchant Woman, Blackmailer
Woman 1, Gator 3, Best friend 1
Loud Stone
KW
Director
Dr. David Scott Sollish,
David Lee Hope
Braford Forehand
Mark Castle
Mark Castle
Anne Houston Campbell
Abby-Shelton Storey
Xanthia McCaul
Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Samford University
Samford University
Samford University
Samford University
Colegiul Richard Wurmbrand High School
Technical Theatre
Role
Director
Director
Assistant Director
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Spotlight Operator
Spotlight Operator
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Show
Love Isn't Real
(New Work)
Rumpelstiltskin
Tinker Bell
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Yellow Boat
Hairspray Jr.
Hello, Dolly
The Jungle Book
As You Like It
(Cancelled due to pandemic)
Director/Designer
Samantha Jo Hodges
Samantha Jo Hodges
Laura Byland, Dir.
Xanthia McCaul, Dir.
Anna Lynn Starr, Dir.
Christian Specht L.D
Michael Paulin L.D.
Dr. Laura Byland Dir.
Mark Castle Dir.
Theatre
Samford University Underground
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
Samford University
Colegiul Richard Wurmbrand High School
Samford University Underground
Virginia Samford Theatre
Virginia Samford Theatre
Samford University
Samford University
Teaching Artistry
Birmingham Children's Theatre, Birmingham, AL
May 2019-June 2019
Intern
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Administration
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Education
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Work with students age 4-17
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Assist teaching artists to ensure classes were engaging and moved smoothly
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Run technical elements of camp showcase: sound and props.
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Virginia Samford Theatre, STARS Program; Birmingham, AL
September 2019-March 2020
Lead Teaching Artist
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Teach students, age 7-15, in acting and improvisation.
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Lead class of 7-10 with a Teaching Assistant.
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Write lesson plans for each class.
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Prepare and direct students in a final showcase which includes an improvisational activity and a rehearsed performance.
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Lead students in games and lessons intended to expand their knowledge and ability to create characters and put those characters into action.
Virginia Samford Theatre, Camp STARS; Birmingham, AL
June 2021, 2022, and 2023
Camp Counselor
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Lead warm-ups and activities for students ages 5-14.
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Maintain classroom management.
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Maintain class schedules and student welfare.
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Curate an exciting, safe, and welcoming environment in order to nurture student growth and creativity.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park; Vestavia Hills, AL
March 2022-May 2023
Drama Club Founder/Instructor
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Teach students, age 9-11, in acting, improvisation, and technical design.
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Develop curriculum and lesson plans for each class.
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Curate end of semester showcases.
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Produce and direct a full length production with a student led production crew.
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Provide an environment of safety and excitement in order to nurture student relationships and creativity
Education/Training
Samford University
Pursuing BFA in Theatre for Young Audiences
estimated graduation: May 2021
Special Skills
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Basic carpentry
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Curriculum Development
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Lighting Design
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Makeup Design and Application
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Special FX Makeup
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Directing
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Guitar
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Realistic Cat Impressions
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