RONALD JACKSON GILLIAM

808-956-2598 rgilliam@hawaii.edu EDUCATION:

1770 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96822

University of Hawaii at Mnoa, Honolulu, HI Ph.D. in Asian Theatre, expected 2013 Concentrations: Uyghur Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, Tourism Dissertation: Locating Intangible Culture: Contemporary Manifestations of Uyghur Dramatic Arts in Chinese Central Asia Advisor: Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak, Ph.D. New York University, New York, NY M.A. in Performance Studies, 2005 Concentrations: Globalization, Spectatorship, Philosophical Psychoanalysis Thesis: Modification of The Other in a Global Society: The Touring Performances of the International Center for Beijing Opera Advisor: Karen Shimakawa, Ph.D., J.D. Butler University, Indianapolis, IN B.A. (with honors) in Theatre & Chinese Language and Culture, 2003 Honors Thesis: Presenting Chinese Theatre to a Western Audience Advisors: John Green, Ph.D. & Li Chun Lee-Thompson, Ph.D

EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

East-West Center, Honolulu, HI Certificate in International Cultural Studies, 2010 Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies, New York, NY Certificate in Movement Analysis (CMA), expected 2013 Yoga Alliance, Arlington, VA 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), expected 2013 American Council on Exercise, San Diego, CA Certificate in Personal Training, 2007

STUDY ABROAD:

Central University for Nationalities (Minzu University), Beijing, China Senior advanced visiting student in Uyghur Language & Literature, 2011-2012 Peking University, Beijing, China Visiting student in Modern Chinese Language, Summer 2001 & 2012 Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong SAR, China Visiting student in Cantonese Drama, Spring 2001

ACADEMIC HONORS:

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship One of thirty students awarded a research fellowship from an international pool of applicants. Award given to Ph.D. candidates who showcase the capability to conduct research while attending the University of Hawaii at Mnoa. (2008-10)

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ACADEMIC HONORS: (continued)

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) Awarded by the US Department of Education for intensive Uyghur language study at Indiana University (2009), rmqi (2010), & Minzu University (2011-12). Chun Ku and Soo Yong Huang Fellowship Awarded by the University of Hawaii at Mnoa in recognition of an outstanding research proposal with service to the Peoples Republic of China. (2008, 2011-12) Chung-fong and Grace Ning Chinese Studies Grant Awarded by the Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa to present Chinese Studies research at academic conferences. (2009, 2010, 2011) Graduate Student Organization Travel Grant Awarded by the Graduate Student Organization at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa to present research at academic conferences. (2008 & 2010) East-West Center Alumni Association Travel Grant Award given to East-West Center affiliated graduate students to present at academic conferences. (2008 & 2009) Freeman Foundation Undergraduate Fellow Awarded to outstanding Chinese language students for summer language instruction in China. (2001)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

University of Hawaii at Mnoa, Honolulu, Hawaii USA Instructor, Introduction to Performance Studies 08/2008 to 12/2008 Taught an undergraduate 400 level course that covered a survey of the scholars, artists, and theories that encompass the field of Performance Studies. Designed syllabus, course content, assignments and exams.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to World Theatre & Drama 08/2007 to 05/2009 Taught a weekly section of a writing intensive course for non-theatre majors that covered a survey of Western & Asian theatre history from Greek drama to post-modern theatre, including the theatre of Asia and Africa. Designed and evaluated writing assignments and exams Teaching Assistant, Asian Theatre Theories and Systems 01/2008 to 05/2008 Team-taught Chinese sections for a graduate level seminar course on Indian, Chinese, and Japanese performance systems with a focus on English-translated theories from the Ming Dynasty to the present. Facilitated group discussions, presented new material, and clarified concepts.

Teaching Assistant, Chinese Theatre History & Systems 08/2007 to 12/2007 Taught section that covered the basic structure and historical significance of Yuan dynasty drama in China.

Guest Lecturer, Dance in World Culture 02/2009 Surveyed National Minority performance of China with an emphasis on Uyghur dance and Tibetan Cham.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued)

Guest Lecturer, Teaching General Psychology 02/2009 Introduced students to the field of Performance Studies while covering performance theories pertaining to psychology and pedagogy.

Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, Hawaii USA Guest Lecturer, Introduction to World Music 02/2009 Introduced students to Uyghur musical instruments and covered the basic structure of the 12 Uyghur Muqam (melody type). PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS: Review of The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama by Xiaomei Chen. Asian Theatre Journal. (forthcoming) Teaching Asian Performance in the General Theatre History Course Panel. Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Washington, D.C. (08/2012) Unknown Asian Performing Arts: Japanese Opera, Uyghur Meshrep, and Japanese Kenshibu Panel. Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Washington, D.C. (08/2012) Morality Staged: Progressive Thought & Didacticism in Early Uyghur Drama. co-written with Ekber Qadir. International Federation for Theatre Research Asian Theatre Working Group Regional Conference,Taipei,Taiwan. (01/2012) Yaxshimusiz/Ni Hao Apendi: Modern Intercultural Performance in Xinjiang, China. International Federation for Theatre Research New Scholars Forum, Osaka, Japan. (08/2011) Intercultural Theatre in Theory & Practice Panel. Association for Asian Performance Conference, Chicago, Illinois USA. (08/2011) Dancing for the Masses: Gender, Sexuality, and the Politics of the Yangbanxi Ballets. International Federation for Theatre Research Asian Theatre Working Group Regional Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (03/2010) Review of The Poetics of Difference and Displacement by Min Tian. Asian Theatre Journal 26.2 (2009) The Empty Circle: Consciousness and Translation in Tibetan Cham Performance. School of Pacific and Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii USA. (03/2009) Dancing for the Masses: Gender, Sexuality, and the Politics of the Yangbanxi Ballets. East-West Center 8th Annual International Graduate Student Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii USA. (02/2009) Review of Musicians from Another Shore by Mari Yoshihara. e-misfrica 6.1 (2008).

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PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS: (continued)

Cultural Take-out: Modification of Cultural Performance in a Global Society. International Federation for Theatre Research New Scholars Forum, Seoul, South Korea. (07/2008) The Reverse Effect: Inversion in Political Street Performances. e-misfrica 1.1 (2004).

CONFERENCE & Conference Media Coordinator, Brecht in/and Asia, International Brecht Society SYMPOSIUM Symposium, University of Hawaii at Mnoa, (2010) COORDINATION: PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE: Online Resource Development Coordinator (Graduate Assistantship)
University of Hawaii at Mnoa Center for Southeast Asian Studies, 08/2009 to 08/2011 Developed and led a new online strategy for the center including a redesign of

the centers website, the creation of an interactive kiosk, and a social networking strategy. Maintained an online calendar of events, prepared public relations materials, and designed all promotional material.

Research Assistant (Graduate Assistantship)

University of Hawaii at Mnoa Department of Theatre & Dance, 08/2007 to 08/2009

Team developed a bibliography of Chinese plays translated into English and researched various Asian Theatre topics for use in future publications. Assisted in classes where audio/visual assistance was needed.

Executive Director
Dances Patrelle, 05/2005 to 07/2007

Wrote and maintained yearly budget with income of $300,000. Also researched and introduced the first employee benefit package and negotiated contracts for 5-15 seasonal artists/employees.

Managing Consultant
Christopher Caines Dance Company, 01/2006 to 03/2007

Wrote and maintained a yearly budget with income of $20,000 and contributed to re-branding of the corporation alongside a PR consultant.

Co-Founder and Managing Director

NoExit Performance, 06/2003 to 05/2005

Wrote and maintained yearly budget with income of $10,000 and utilized writing skills to successfully apply for various grants.

UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Treasurer, University of Hawaii at Mnoa Board of Publications, Honolulu, HI 08/2008 to 05/2011 Maintained organizational budget of $900,000 while leading the Planning & Finance Committee. Led an initiative to increase the Student Publication Fee in 2011.

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Member, University of Hawaii at Mnoa Board of Publications, Honolulu, HI 08/2007 to 05/2008 Participated in monthly board meetings while leading two sub-committees.

Facilitator, East-West Center Speaker Series, Honolulu, HI 01/2008 to 12/2008 Responsible for facilitating weekly discussion in small group setting. Volunteer Marketing Consultant, Life Foundation, Honolulu, HI 08/2007 to 12/2007 Led and designed marketing campaign including postcards, brochures, bus posters, t-shirts, and thank you cards. ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES: DIRECTING: Borderline An Original Production, Ong King Arts Center, 2010 Nocturnal Wanderer, University of Hawaii at Mnoa, 2009 A. An Original Production, NoExit Performance, 2005, 2008 Domestic Jugglers, New York University, 2005 The Sound of a Voice, NoExit Performance, 2004 Between Life and Death, Butler University, 2003 Quad & Nacht und Trame, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 2000 PERFORMING: White Snake (Peking Opera), University of Hawaii at Mnoa, 2010 Domestic Jugglers, New York University, 2005 Man, But the Clouds, Butler University, 2003 Barker/Journeyman, Woyzeck, Butler University, 2002 6, 12 Angry Men, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 2001 Dancer, The Becoming, Theatre of Inclusion/Susurrus, 2001 Dancer, Play, Theatre of Inclusion/Susurrus 2001 Party Friend, The Letter (Independent Film), Produced by Venogram, 2000 George, Same Time Next Year, Butler University, 2000 Snug - The Joiner, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Butler University, 2000 Second Soldier, Salom, Butler University, 2000 Danny, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, Butler University, 1999 Young Man, The Sandbox, The University of Virginias College at Wise, 1998 Mandarin Chinese; write, read & speak (high intermediate) Uyghur; write, read & speak (high intermediate), Cantonese Chinese speak (basic), and Spanish read and speak (basic). International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR/FIRT), Association for Asian Performance (AAP), Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR), Hemispheric Institute (HEMI), Performance Studies International (PSi), IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Skilled grant writer and non-profit management consultant, strong graphic design and marketing skills, fitness instructor with knowledge of basic anatomy, and yoga practitioner/teacher.

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