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Esther Neel
182 Grant St. | Upland | IN | 46989 | 765.499.7276
EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Upland, IN Bachelor of Arts, Graduated Spring 2013 Major: Theatre Arts Concentration: Scenic Art SCENIC ARTIST, Wagon Wheel Theatre Productions The Sound Of Music Responsibilities Work along side Designers to create the overall vision for the show Work within a two week schedule Work with the carpentry team to get the set ready to paint Take inventory and keep supplies stocked Work within a given budget STAGE MANAGER, Taylor University Theatre Productions Kiss Me Kate Responsibilities Create a Prompt Book, Run Sheet, and Shift Plot Create and maintain a Rehearsal Schedule Schedule and share space with the Production Staff and the Cast Run Production Staff Meetings Take inventory and keep supplies stocked Work within a given budget SCENIC ARTIST, Wagon Wheel Theatre Productions Forever Plaid The Nerd The Wedding Singer Hello Dolly 9-5 Shrek The Musical Responsibilities Work along side Designers to create the overall vision for the show Work within a two week schedule Work with the carpentry team to get the set ready to paint Take inventory and keep supplies stocked Work within a given budget CHARGE SCENIC ARTIST, Taylor University Theatre Productions The Curious Savage Godspell Romeo and Juliet But Not Destroyed Waiting for Godot Proof Noises Off Christmas Carol: The Musical The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Witness for the Prosecution The Count of Monte Cristo Streetcar Named Desire We Will Not Be Silent Doubt Responsibilities

esther_neel@ taylor.edu

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 Recreate on the set what I have been given in the Paint Elevations Manage and teach volunteers (painting techniques) Meet deadlines per the master calendar Schedule and share space with the entire Production Staff Take inventory and keep supplies stocked Work within a given budget Highlighted Skills Aging Metal Work Brick Wood Grain Marble, stone and other types of rock ASSISTANT CHARGE SCENIC ARTIST, Taylor University Theatre January 2010 May 2010 Productions Crimes of the Heart Hippolytus Footprints of a Pilgrim Responsibilities Recreate on the set what I have been given in the Paint Elevation Work with and teach volunteers (painting techniques) Stick to a tight deadline Work within a given budget OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: TREE OF LIFE, Marion IN August 2013 -- Present TEMP WAREHOUSE WORKER Pulled textbooks and fulfilled orders Modified prices of incoming books Worked in accounting billing students EASTBROOK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Marion IN September 2013 -- Present SUBSTITUTE TEACER Handed out lesson plans and watched over classes CAMP ADVENTURE, Pierceton IN Summers 2012 ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER Managed camp staff; created their scheduling and ran daily meetings Interacted with people of all ages, including the Jr. High kids, parents, pastors and church elders Was on-call all summer and made sure camp ran smoothly which included learning maintenance skills, first aid, decision-making and most importantly quick problem solving. APPLICABLE CLASSES INDEPENDET STUDY IN SCENIC PAINTING I received Paint Elevations that showcased specific skills in Scenic Painting and worked under tight deadlines to accomplish each project. STAGECRAFT AND DESIGN A course that highlighted every area in theatre productions Developed skills in Sketchup Created a Props plot and Costume design for The Trip to Bountiful Learned basic, old age and specialty make-up Designed production concept and portfolio for The Cocktail Hour DIRECTING Directed multiple scenes including Childrens Hour and The Goat Directed and Designed Red by John Logan ACCOMPLISHMENTS SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Psi Omega Member Community Foundation Scholarship for Leadership Oliver Hubbard Scholarship