Bianca A.

Catalan
San Francisco, CA
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(415) 632-0520
bianca.catalan@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, 3.8 GPA

New York, NY
FALL 2013-SPRING 2015

SAINT MARYS COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA

3.5 GPA

Moraga, CA
FALL 2010-SPRING 2012

AWARDS
SEYMOUR PECK AWARD
New York, NY
The City College of New York Theatre and Speech Department
SPRING 2015
Granted to two students who display multi-faceted artistic contributions, while modeling positive community
spirit and high academic achievement
BERNIE WEST ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
The City College of New York Theatre and Speech Department
Given to encourage the promising talent of new students

New York, NY
SPRING 2014

EXPERIENCE
BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES
San Francisco, CA
Theatre Arts Instructor
FALL 2015-PRESENT
Led theater and Spanish bilingual tutoring workshops at E.R. Taylor Elementary after school program
Developed physical and vocal warmups: body isolation exercises, stretches, tongue twisters
Reenacted folk tales focusing on ensemble storytelling incorporating music, costumes, and sets
Adapted folk tales into a script created with the ideas and language of the students
Revamped workshops using student feedback and catering to the differing capabilities of each age group
SAN FRANCISCO YOUTH THEATRE
San Francisco, CA
Assistant Stage Manager
FALL 2015
Updated rehearsal schedules, locations and sent reminders for instructors and actors called
Assessed rehearsal progression with Stage Manager to determine sections that needed strengthening
Maintained efficiency of technical runs: assembling sets, tracking props, cueing actors
Reinforced blocking, lines, choreography, musical numbers with actors
Understudied for 3 characters, which included memorizing lines, staging, choreography, and solos
FUNDACION LANDAVERDE MENENDEZ
Tecoluca, El Salvador
Applied Theater Lead Facilitator
SUMMER 2015
Provided a theater based outlet for college students addressing leadership and community empowerment
Unified participants and program director through collaborative activities that boost self-esteem
Validated participant opinions and generated ideas through verbal reflections of activities
Molded workshops through reflection of participant needs and reinforcement of newfound confidence
UNITED PLAYAZ
San Francisco, CA
Volunteer
SUMMER 2014
Mentored 15 at-risk youth, ages 5-14, in a violence prevention summer camp
Provided positive outlets in arts and sports to support physical, verbal and emotional health
Mediated conflicts and informed supervisors and parents on performance of the child
Maintained safety of children on fieldtrips inside and outside of San Francisco

MARSH YOUTH THEATER

San Francisco, CA
Costume Designer
SUMMER 2012
Designed 35 costumes for children ages 10-14, for a two week theater summer camp
Incorporated campers perspective of characters in concept for style and color coordinating groups
Measured, tailored, repaired costumes and collaborated with other designers to complement their vision
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
San Francisco, CA
Playwright/Assistant Director
SUMMER 2011- WINTER 2012
Adapted Miguel Cervantes Don Quixote to a full-scale stage production at a private high school
Developed concept and selected sections of novel in collaboration with another playwright and director
Critiqued societal separations spewed by technology and loss of imagination contrasting Quixotes quest
LIGHTHOUSE OF HOPE CHURCH
San Francisco, CA
Director/Choreographer/Playwright
WINTER 2011, SPRING 2012, WINTER 2012
Collaborated with 15 underserved youth, ages 4-14, to create script for holiday programs
Directed and choreographed the productions as well as led physical and vocal warmups
Empowered children of all skill levels to be confident on stage by utilizing their words and ideas
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
San Francisco, CA
Playwright
SPRING 2010
Adapted journal entries, poetry, and artwork of UCSF patients for a production at the DeYoung Museum
Collaborated with two other high schools to bridge a community with the youth in the hospital
Incorporated music and stylized interpretations of the entries as a celebration of life
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Moderate Spanish skills: speaking and writing

Bianca A. Catalan
San Francisco, CA
biancacatalan.weebly.com
REFERENCES
Emily Klion
(415)571-1234
emily.klion@sfyouththeatre.org
Director of San Francisco Youth Theater
San Francisco, CA
Misha Corpuz
(415)999-2587
Co-founder of United Playaz
San Francisco, CA
Susana Castillo
smcastillo85@gmail.com
Founder of Fundacion Landaverde Menendez
Tecoluca, El Salvaor
Lorna Strand
(415)823-0909
lorna.strand@gmail.com
Director at San Francisco University High School
San Francisco, CA

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