Patrick

J. Kiernan
Director, Dramaturge, and Acting Instructor
845.943.8295 patrick.john.kiernan@gmail.com

Education:
2008-2012
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ, B.A. Theatre Arts May, 2012 (3.72 GPA)

Teaching Experience:
2011 Capital Repertory Theatre, Summer Theatre at the Rep (STAR) Program Assistant Director, Acting Instructor Worked with an ensemble of young actors ages 12-17 as an instructor in acting, speech, and audition preparation. Created lesson plans that met the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. Assisted the ensemble of actors devise a theatre piece around the theme of social networking and cyber bullying. Dutchess Community College, Performing Arts Institute Counselor, Instructor Instructed young actors ages 8-15 in acting and voice for musical theatre during summer intensives. Wrote several short one-act plays specifically tailored to the ensemble of students.

2008-2010

Directing Experience:
Production Of Texts and Turtles The Whos TOMMY A Lot to Be Desired O, Canada! A New Musical! The 39 Steps - scene Midnight Theatre LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
President, Kappa Lambda Cast of Alpha Psi Omega (2010-2012) Member, Theatre Council of SUNY New Paltz (2010-2012) Member, Theatre Design and Technology Association (2010-2012) Study Abroad in London, England (2010)

Position Assistant Director Assistant Director/Dramaturge Director Director/Librettist Director Co-Director/Host

Venue Capital Rep STAR Program New Paltz Mainstage New Paltz Fresh Act New Paltz 24-Hour Theatre New Paltz Fresh Act New Paltz Players

REFERENCES:
Stephen Kitsakos, Professor of Theatre Arts, SUNY New Paltz, ph. 845-257-3866 email: kitsakos@newpaltz.edu Jack Wade, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, SUNY New Paltz, ph. 845-257-3691 email: wadej@newpaltz.edu