Dennis Whitehead

Director

Dennis Whitehead
51 S. Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
Office: 901-725-0776
Mobile: 901-289-0513
dennis@denniswhitehead.com

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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Curriculum Design, Program Management, Musical Direction
Instruction, Stage Direction, Vocal Direction

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Texas State University 8/2001 – 5/2002
Director of Opera Program
Revived Opera program for SWT Music Department. Designed curriculum and identified appropriate material to facilitate achievement of performance objectives. Produced, directed and designed all aspects of productions.

Musical Theatre Vocal Studio 1/2000-Present
Private Musical Theatre Teacher
Vocal and acting coach for private instruction. Coordinate Vocal Studio Recital Performances. Coordinate guest directors and acting coaches for vocal studio. Maintain student progress thought progress reports and recital work.

Anderson High School 10/2002-02/2003
Director
Directed Choir Department’s production of State Fair. Supervised all aspects of pre-production and post-production. Oversaw all technical aspects of production including costuming, lighting and stagecraft.

Austin Musical Theatre Youth Academy 10/2001-12/2001
Acting/Vocal Coach
Developed and implemented acting and vocal training program for high school students in the AMT Youth Academy. Acting and Vocal coach to students in preparation for final performance. Maintained student progress through progress reports to the Youth Academy Coordinator.

Austin Musical Theatre Youth Academy 6/2001-7/2001, 6/2000-7/2000
Assistant Musical Director
Assistant Musical/Vocal Director for Summer Youth Program. Vocal coach to soloists. Prepared students for final performance.

Seguin High School 08/1996-05/1997
Theatre Arts Teacher
Developed and implemented curriculum for Theatre Arts I & II. Tracked student progress through grading and observation. Assistant Director and Musical Director for productions. Oversaw all technical aspects of production including costuming, lighting and stagecraft.

Texas State University, Department of Music 08/1995-05/1996
Graduate Assistant

Socorro High School, 05-1991
Musical Director/Video Production
Designed and implemented curriculum for Music/Voice and Video Production programs for Theatre Magnet School. Oversaw spending for the program and maintained budget. Musical Director/Sound Designer for all productions. Substitute teacher for Acting, Math and English classes.

PROFESSIONAL

CHARLOTTE'S WEB	Playhouse on the Square
*AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’	SilverStar Theatre Group
THE USO CHRISTMAS SHOW	SilverStar Theatre Group
*BLUES IN THE NIGHT	Austin Playhouse
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Assistant Director)	Austin Playhouse
*BLUES IN THE NIGHT	Austin Playhouse
A HAND OF BRIDGE	Texas State University
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (ACT II FINALE)	Texas State University
THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF	Texas State University
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (ACT I FINALE)	Texas State University
THE USO CHRISTMAS SHOW	SilverStar Theatre Group
LA BOHÈME/RENT (SCENE WORK)	Texas State University
JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR (Asst. Director)	Austin Musical Theatre
INSIDES OUT	Texas Young Playwrights Festival
CHILDREN OF EDEN	St. Matthews Episcopal Church
GODSPELL	St. Matthews Episcopal Church
ASSASSINS	Rare Creations Theatre
THE CHAIRS	Texas State University
MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS	Texas State University
DEATHTRAP	Texas State University
THE OLD BOY	Texas State University
A FEW GOOD MEN	Texas State University
INTO THE WOODS	Texas State University

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MA Theatre – Directing, Southwest Texas State University
BFA Musical Theatre, Southwest Texas State University
Comedy Sportz Improvisation – Austin


VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONS
SILVERSTAR THEATER GROUP – Board Member – President
ZILKER THEATRE PRODUCTIONS – Board Member
AUSTIN CIRCLE OF THEATRES – B. Iden Payne Award Committee Member


*Denotes Equity Production