Andrea Underhill-Curtin
Teaching Artist.
Theatre Director.
Life Enthusiast.
RESUME
Emerson College
MA Theatre Education; Boston, MA
Massachusetts State Licensed Teacher in Theatre and Public Communications
University of Vermont
BA Theatre
Minor in Public Communications; Burlington, VT
Routo Libre Teatro
Grotowski and Commedia dell'arte; Rome, Italy
Trained educator and creative problem-solver with extensive project management and event-planning experience. Organized, collaborative leader who believes in the power of the arts.
Professional
Summary
Education
Francis W. Parker Charter School
Arts&Humanities Teacher
07/2019-Present
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Advisor to 12-16 middle through high schoolers
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General classroom teacher for Reading, Writing, Research, History, Artistic Expression and Oral Presentation
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Antiracism training, group facilitation, club and yearbook organizer
The Groton School
Interim Director of Theater
07/2018-07/2019
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Teach Second Form Theater course, Solo Performance Tutorial, Acting courses in trimesters
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Direct mainstage productions; Play, Musical, One Act Festival
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Manage production and rehearsal calendars
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Conduct meetings interdepartmentally with faculty, staff, and contractors
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Support Prefects and events in the Performing Arts Center
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Other duties as faculty member; advisor, affiliate of dorm and student clubs
Peacock Players
Educational Administrator
2015-2018
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Create and support educational programs, registration, and production ticket sales
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Organization teaching artist; how to audition, improvisation, and team building
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Head of production team for Jr. Main Stage productions and class performances; responsible for all creative and logistical decisions
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Summer Theatre Camp Manager to staff of 20 with fourteen showcases for 300 campers; ages six through eighteen
New London Barn Playhouse
Camp Instructor
2015
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Advanced Shakespeare
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Storytime Theatre
Emerson College
Administrative Assistant to Dept.of Performing Arts
2015
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Collaborated on Mentorship Program infrastructure
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Lead contributor to internal website development in creating an infrastructure for the Mentorship Program
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Internal Website development
Emerson College
Teaching Assistant; Perspectives in World Theatre
2014
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Assist Dr. June Guertin with undergraduate, non-majors course work for Perspectives in World Theatre; attend each class and support grading
Yale University and VCCYF R&R Camp Programs: Vermont Children, Youth, and Families
Theatre Teacher
Summer 2014 and 2015
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Implemented theatre enrichment program for children through risk and resilience strength training
Charlotte Central School
Drama Director and Producer
12/2011 - 07/2014
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Created, taught, and managed after-school student theatre program resulting in annual Spring musicals
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Assembled production and volunteer teams; oversaw logistics
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Successfully managed community fundraising for school productions
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Developed and managed rehearsal schedule for 50 student cast
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Responsible for all creative decisions regarding the spring musical
Flynn Theatre
Education Coordinator
2012
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Oversaw summer programs: 31 camps, two musicals, nine dances classes, and three acting classes
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Served as liaison between all students and teaching artists
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Processed orders for Flynn Arts in Tessitura software
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Collected payments and processed payroll, met all deadlines
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Oversaw daily camp and other Flynn Arts activities/events
Work
Experience
Skills
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Teaching, Lesson Planning, Programing
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Social Media Saavy
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Technical Production
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Artistic Abilities; drawing, painting, scultping
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Writing Web Content
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Highly Organized
System Training
Languages
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English
Familiar with:
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Spanish
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Italian
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Financial and Registration: Tessitura, iMIS, Cadmium, Harvester
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Website Development: WordPress, Wix
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Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint