CREATIVE DIRECTION/CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT,

DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT, 2009 - 2012
‣ Led and collaborated with teams in concept development for live entertainment vehicles.

‣ Individual contributor to “Carsland” entertainment concepts. (concepts not produced)

‣ Led and collaborated with teams in concept development for live entertainment ideas currently used in Disney Parks.
 

SHOW DIRECTOR CONSULTANT, Disneyland, 2009 - Current
‣ Consultant with internal show staff on implementation and execution of ideas, scripts, and production.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LIVE EVENTS, 2005-Current
‣ Built and led effective teams for many high-demand, fast-paced TV and Theatre events, successful in gaining client, company, and cast loyalty.  Collaborated with talent including L.L. Cool J, Martina McBride, 98 Degrees, Bill Cosby, Neil
Sedaka, Pussycat Dolls, and more.



CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

‣ Contributed to concept development of new musicals and live entertainment. Collaborated closely with creative teams to deliver top tier results with a creative vision. List available upon request.
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LG’s MOBILE WORLD CUP (2010, 2009)  -  Creative Director, BKA Productions
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RADICALOVE, a new musical, (2008)  -  Book by (Co-Writer)
      Starring Keesha Sharp
 
AMENA CELL PHONES (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)   Assistant to Creative Director
SAG Commercials (Spain/NYC) 

NBA ALL-STAR GAME HALFTIME SHOW  (2000)  -   NBC  -  Assistant to Creative Director, John Carrafa
Starring LL Cool J, 98 Degress, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige
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BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS PRODUCER, 2006
‣ Led a team to fund raising efforts of over $400,000 in just 6 weeks to help people affected by AIDS.
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UNION DEPUTY, 1994-2005
‣ Responsible for communications between union, producers, and team.
‣ On negotiating committee for Radio City Musical Hall, NYC and Special Broadway Touring Contact.
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SAG/AFTRA/AEA/AGVA ACTOR, 1989-2005
‣ Professional actor appeared in over 100 professional productions in 5 countries. ‣ Appeared on Broadway and First National Tours,Television, and Commercials.
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INSTRUCTION
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, 2008 - 2011
CV available upon request
‣ University of Southern California - Musical Theatre Instructor/Director

‣ University of California, Irvine - Musical Theatre Instructor
‣ Master Classes - Sought out nationally for master class instruction





THEATRE | NEW WORKS  |  DIRECTOR
RADICALOVE, a new musical, (2008)    Annenburg Theatre
Book by Arnold J. Capitanelli, Troy Magino, Keesha Sharp 
Music and Lyrics by Arnold J. Capitanelli, Bob O’Conner
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FEELS LIKE HOME, Musical Adaptation of Nicolas Sparks’ THE NOTEBOOK  
Book by Evan D’Angeles    Director
Music and Lyrics by Norah Jones     New Alignment Staged Reading Series

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THEATRE | DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
ALTAR BOYZ, (2010)   - upcoming     3-D Theatricals, OC Pavilion
Book by Kevin Del Aguila 
Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker

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SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE (2009)    Sierra Repertory Theatre
   Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller



CHRISTMAS MY WAY: A FRANK SINATRA HOLIDAY BASH (2009)     Sierra Repertory Theatre
   Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson
   Book by Todd Olson
   Music by Various



BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO (2009 - LA Premiere)   Cabrillo Musical Theatre
Book by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winter
Music/Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfeild, Cody Philip

LITTLE WOMEN (2008)   USC - Massaman
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland and  Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein



HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (2008)   USC - Village Gate
Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Einstock, and Willie Gilbert
Music/Lyrics by Frank Loesser



JOSEPH ... DREAMCOAT (2008)   Musical Theatre West
Book and Lyrics by Tim Rice based on The Holy Bible 
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber    Long Beach, CA



RADICALOVE, a new musical, (2008)    Annenburg Theatre
Book by Arnold J. Capitanelli, Troy Magino, Keesha Sharp 
Music and Lyrics by Arnold J. Capitanelli, Bob O’Conner 

GUYS AND DOLLS (2008)    San Diego Musical Theatre
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows  
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser



ALTAR BOYZ, (2008)        Sierra Repertory Theatre
Book by Kevin Del Aguila      
Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker
 
ALTAR BOYZ (2007- National Regional Production Premiere)    Musical Theatre West
Book by Kevin Del Aguila     
Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker 



HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (2007)   Musical Theatre West
By David Simpatico     
Music and Lyrics by Brian Louiselle, et al.    
 
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2006)       Musical Theatre West
Book by Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris     
Music and Lyrics by Jeannie Tessori  
 
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2006)      The Reagle Players
Book by Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris     
Music and Lyrics by Jeannie Tessori      



THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2006)          Cape Fear Regional
By Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris      
Music and Lyrics by Jeannie Tessori  
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THEATRE | CHOREOGRAPHER
BRIGADOON (2009)  -  University of Southern California      Bing Theatre
Directed by John Rubenstein
Book and Lyrics Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Fredrick Loewe
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE  (2007)        The Welk Resort     
By Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris     
Music and Lyrics by Jeannie Tessori      
    
GIGI (2001)    Casa Manana - *Theatre In The Round
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner     
Music by Fredirick Loewe      
     
STATE FAIR (1998)   Music Theatre of Wichita     *Assistant Choreographer to Peggy Hickey
By Tom Biggs and Louis Mattioli  
Music by Richard Rogers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II 
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TELEVISION | COMMERCIAL |  CHOREOGRAPHER
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS - Choreographer - (CBS) - w. Kristoff St. John, Eva Marcille, Jamia Nash
AMENA CELL PHONES  - duo - Choreographer  - SAG Commercials (Spain)  
3 Commercials   -
AMENA CELL PHONES   - libre - Choreographer -  SAG Commercials (Spain)  
1 Commercial
AMENA CELL PHONES - SAG Commercials (NYC)  *Asst. Choreographer to Karma Camp
8 Commercials 
NBC’S NBA ALL-STAR GAME HALFTIME SHOW -  *Assistant to John Carrafa
     Starring LL Cool J, 98 Degress, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige
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INDUSTRIAL -  (Complete list upon request)
PARKE DAVIS        The Grand Wailea, Maui, HI  
PARKE DAVIS        The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, AZ  
2 productions
     
GUARDIAN INSURANCE         The Waldorf Astoria,  New York, NY
4 productions              
GUARDIAN INSURANCE    The Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
     2 productions              
MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL/PGA        San Juan, PR
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BENEFIT | LIVE EVENT
ABC DAYTIME SALUTES BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (2006)    Choreographer
   *John Dietrich, Project Director
   *Starring Emmy Winner Eden Riegel            
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BROADWAY BENEFITTING BC/EFA (2002)    Director/Conception
 
NBC’S NBA ALL-STAR GAME QUARTER BREAK SHOWS (2000)   Assistant Choreographer
   *Assistant to John Carrafa, Project Director/Choreographer

“BROADWAY IN THE PARK- 2006”         Director/Choreographer

“BROADWAY IN THE PARK - 2007”         Director/Choreographer

RIVERFESTIVAL    Choreographer
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