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Amanda
Nianick

4717
Wellington
Dr
Long
Grove,
IL
60047

Phone:
847­334­1840
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E­Mail:
anianz8@gmail.com



Objective
Seeking a position in Theatre Arts that will utilize my strong Theatre background and education, Leadership skills and
Hard Work Ethic while further enhancing my knowledge of Theatre Management and Production Assistance.
Relevant Experience – Role and Responsibilities
Les Misérables Sonia Gecker dir., Brenda Didier Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Assistant Director - Responsible for combinations of administrative and creative projects.
Musical Theatre Review Sonia Gecker, dir. Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Production Assistant – Assisted Director with staging and some administrative tasks.
Beauty and the Beast Jr. Margo Proeh, dir. The Lake Forest Children’s Theatre Company
Drama Instructor – Effectively teach all elements (ex: choreography, blocking) of a production to a class of 8-20 students.
The Pajama Game Jessica Tanberg , dir. Whitley College- Australia
Property and Stage Manager – Keep track of all properties used and act as liaison between cast and crew.
An American Ma(u)l Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe, dir. Indiana Univ. Theatre and Drama
Property, Set, and Stage Management Assistant – Aided in the organization and operation of all props and sets.
Seussical the Musical George Pinney, dir. Indiana Univ. Theatre and Drama
Lighting Assistant - Responsible for operating and repairing lighting equipment for the run of the production.
Nine George Pinney, dir. Indiana Univ. Theatre and Drama
Costuming Assistant – Acted as dresser and hair and make-up stylist.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cindy Lynch, dir Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Student Assistant Director - Kept records of all rehearsals and production notes.
Education
Indiana University, Bloomington May 2009
BA in Theatre and Drama- Acting, Minor in Music Studies- Voice from The Jacobs School of Music, Dean’s List
Adlai E. Stevenson High School May 2005
Graduated with Honors
Skills & Related Information
- High level of organization skills, reliable, motivated and capable of handling multiple projects at once while still
creating quality work.
- Experience managing a peer group; Responsible for programming all activities, completing and executing all
paperwork and promoting high levels of teamwork.
- Former member of Apple Tree Theatre’s Traveling Troupe (00-02), The Shinning Lights (01-02), and
The Singing Hoosiers Premier Concert Show Choir (08-09).
- Proficient with both Windows and Mac platforms including Microsoft Office programs.
- Familiar with Mac GarageBand for simple sound editing.
- Able to read and teach simple sheet music.
- Well versed in Vocal Percussion (Beat-boxing)
- 10 years theatre and performance experience.
- Advertising Director and member of 4 years for Ladies First, IU’s Premier Female A Cappella Group.
- Works extremely well with children.
- Always energetic and ready work, problem-solve and laugh.
Work Experience
Blue Star Camps, Hendersonville NC Northbrook Theatre, Northbrook IL
Counselor and Unit Leader (Summers 2005- 2007, 2009) Administrative Assistant (Summers 2003-2005)
Never Enough Shoes and More, Northbrook IL The Lake Forest Children’s Theatre Company
Human Resource and Merchandise Consultant (2008- Present) Drama Instructor (2009- Present)
Mayer Kaplan JCC, Skokie IL
Classroom Instructor – Toddlers thru Pre-K (2009- Present)