C. V.

Reginald c. Brown

Actor - Director - Educator

PERSONAL CONTACT INFO:
e-mail: regbrown@yahoo.com
url: http://www.reginaldcbrown.com
url: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/reginald-c-brown/22/91/871

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Pedagogy Virginia Commonwealth University- Richmond, VA
Acting & Directing Emphases (Irene Ryan Nominee –2004) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Rutgers State University of New Jersey- New Brunswick, NJ
Texas Educator Certificate Emphasis in Learner Centered Teaching (Theatre Arts Grades EC – 12)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Fifteen years as Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Ensemble Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Newark, NJ.
Professional Actor since 1982 working in theatre, television and film, and Director.
Five years teaching full-time at the higher education level, and four years of adjunct experience.
One year teaching full-time at the secondary education level.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Acting (NYC)
The Acting Studio with Sande Shurin
Voice-Overs (NYC)
Voices Unlimited with Dan Duckworth
On-Camera Acting (Richmond, VA)
Liz Marks
On-Camera Audition Techniques (NYC)
TVI Actors Studio

Improvisation Techniques (Austin, TX)
Yes, And!

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2014 - 2017)
     Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Theatre
VICTORIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (2012 - 2013)
     Theatre Arts Director, Stroman Middle School
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (2005-2010)
   Acting – BFA
   Acting – Non-Majors
   Theatre of the African Diaspora (Graduate/Undergraduate)
   Political Theatre (Graduate/Undergraduate)
   Introduction to Theatre
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (2003 - 2005)
   Black Theatre - Liberal Arts elective offering
   Undergraduate Acting - BFA freshman class
   Speech - Liberal Arts elective offering

CONFERENCES:

   South Eastern Theatre Conference
        From the Page to the Stage: Adapting Written Work from Another Medium, 2005
        Theatre for Social Change, 2007
        Performance: Excerpt from Performing Richard Wright, 2008
        Theatre for Social Change, 2008
        Theatre for Social Change, 2010
   Black Theatre Network
        Presentation of Paper "Charles Gilpin and Me, Charles Gilpin and You: Custodians of
        our Cultural Heritage", 2007
   Purdue University Black Cultural Center (Memphis, TN)
       The Blues and Black Theatre Workshop, 2007
   Tennessee State Thespian Conference
       Playing Strong Objectives, 2008
       Acting in Action, 2009
   Richard Wright Centennial Conference, American University of Paris, France
        Performance: Excerpt from Performing Richard Wright, 2008

COMMITTEES / SERVICE

   Departmental Committees:
        Student Advising (Graduate/Undergraduate)
        Faculty Search Committee
        Season Selection Committee
        Internships and Placement Committee
        Library Departmental Liason
        Scholarship Committee
   College Committee:
        Graduate Council Committee
   University Committee:
        Freshman Convocation Committee
   Tennessee Arts Commission:
       The Arts Access Panel Review
   Black History Month Celebration:
        Key organizer representing the University of Memphis Department of Theatre and
        Dance for the Tennessee Department of Corrections
   City of Memphis August Wilson Celebration:
        Key organizer representing the University of Memphis in association with Rhodes
        College and the Hattiloo Theatre Company featuring Charles S. Dutton
    University of Memphis Richard Wright Centennial Celebration:
        Developer and key organizer featuring a keynote address by Julia Wright and a panel discussion
        led by Dr. Joyce Ann Joyce and Tyler Stovall, culminating with the national premiere of my solo
performance piece “Performing Richard Wright”
   Women’s History Month Celebration:
        Key organizer representing the University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

   Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
    Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Eligible

AWARDS:

2008 Ostrander Award, Leading Actor in a Drama for Animal Farm, Memphis Magazine
2007 New Faculty Research Initiative Grant, University of Memphis
2005 Graduate Theatre Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University
2004 Commonwealth Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University
2004 Black History in the Making Award, Virginia Commonwealth University
2003 Commonwealth Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University
1993 City of Newark, NJ Resolution for artistic excellence and community commitment
1991 City of Newark, NJ Resolution for artistic excellence and community commitment

TEACHING AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

Acting I
This class provides the first-year performance major with some of the basic fundamentals of the craft of acting. The course focuses primarily on steering the beginning actor away from superficial performance and toward honest, grounded acting. To this end, the class re-acquaints the actor with him/herself. If we can agree that good acting comes from a personal place and that no two actors would perform the same role in the same way, we can agree that it is the actor’s unique individuality that is his/her greatest gift. Furthermore, the class explores character development through the exploration of dramatic action in improvisation, monologues, and scene work. The Acting I student will also learn a vocabulary of acting terms including beats, objectives, obstacles, etc. As a foundation, the student will study the fundamentals of Stanislavski’s approach to acting. Plays examined will be realistic, and classic in nature.

Acting II
This course begins by continuing usage of the vocabulary of acting terms including beats, objectives, obstacles, etc while working out of the Stanislavski model of an approach to acting in an effort to attain a firmer foundation upon which to build. The course also continues character development through the exploration of dramatic action, adding physical and vocal awareness, in improvisation, monologues, and scene work. Additionally, the course introduces the student to the system of analyzing a text for performance, and the Acting II student learns to listen and respond impulsively to the other from moment to moment while creating specific relationships. Plays examined will be realistic, and contemporary in nature.

Acting III
This course affords the student the opportunity to explore alternative approaches. It is through the application of Stanislavski’s technique and the explorations of these other approaches to acting that the student will begin to learn how to formulate and develop a personal system of acting that they may call upon during any number of performance situations. This course will look at acting as more of an ensemble performative experience. Plays examined will be alternatives to realism, and stylistic in nature.

Acting for Film / TV

This course delves into the art and craft of performance before a camera in the mediums of motion pictures and television. The student begins work with narrative film and TV materials that require artistic and technical involvement peculiar to film and electronic entertainment media. Upon course completion, a student will be able to: Identify and demonstrate physical and vocal requirements for on-camera acting, compare and contrast on-camera acting skills with stage acting skills, apply advanced character analysis and subtext development approaches, analyze and evaluate on-camera acting in writing and in-class discussion, improvise in rehearsal and on-camera contexts, and create believable scripted on-camera performances

Improvisation
Improvisation at its core is a method which teaches you to be present, listen, co-create, not to always have to know, see the power of agreement, discover an inner and authentic confidence, and trust yourself, your instincts, and your teammates. The objectives of this course are to discover the fundamentals of improvisation, improve your storytelling skills, learn techniques to think quickly on your feet and to learn the essentials of good scenic improvisation.

Acting for Non-Majors
The purpose of this course is for students to gain a basic understanding of and the first-hand experience with the acting and performing process for the theatre. Students will learn that the theatre is an art form that necessitates collaboration. Scene work and partnering will be a major component of the semester’s work. Students will also learn how their creativity can influence their relationship to the world and help them live a more expressive life.

Black Theatre
This course explores the plays and playwrights of the Black Diaspora. It looks at how they are informed by conditions, and the comments they have on the culture and society on a whole.

Political Theatre
In this course, students read and discuss selected political theatre pieces. This course examines theatre that deliberately attempted and attempts to have an effect on the political landscape of its time.

Beginning Directing
This course provides the groundwork for the director’s role in the production of theatre. It is designed to help the student interpret the play, and to unify all the elements of the production. The student learns to determine the spine/super-objective of the text and provides the student with practical advice for the rehearsal/production process.

Advanced Directing
This course looks more closely at the director’s tools: composition, blocking, stage picture, rhythm, and creating the world of the play while utilizing design elements to strengthen and clarify the production. The course also offers efficient and effective strategies for coaching actors.

Script Analysis
A thorough examination of every element in the primary and secondary text: title, setting, plot, language, characters, and theme. The current college/university season will be included as plays to study.

Introduction to Theatre
The objectives of this course are: (1) To convey an appreciation and understanding of the experience of Theatre showing how this unique form of artistic expression serves as a mirror to human experience; (2) To provide a stimulating context through which the student can become critically engaged with the ideas and values which have influenced human experiences and world cultures; (3) To develop an historical and cultural perspective of Theatre which is illustrated by the component elements, dramatic principles, and major forms of Theatre; (4) To establish a foundation and criteria in order to effectively evaluate and articulate reactions to theatrical experiences; and (5) To develop an appreciation and respect in the artistic choices, points of view, and elements of style found in the theatre experience.

ACTING EXPERIENCE:
                                                                                   THEATRE
PERFECT MENDACITY                                             D'Avore Peoples                                    Street Corner Arts Theatre Company

MACBETH Banquo Austin Shakespeare

WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Chutes and Ladders Austin Community College

MEDEA Aegeus Austin Shakespeare

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Hortensio Austin Shakespeare
THE INVENTION OF LOVE Pattison Austin Shakespeare
AS YOU LIKE IT Duke Frederick/Duke Senior Austin Shakespeare
THE AFRICAN COMPANY Papa Shakespeare University of Memphis
    PRESENTS RICHARD III
PERFORMING RICHARD Richard Wright American University of Paris, France
   WRIGHT
ANIMAL FARM Major/Napoleon University of Memphis
MEASURE FOR MEASURE Duke Theatre Memphis
GOLDEN NIGHT OF THE Shaw Virginia Commonwealth University
   MERETRICIOUS MOON
      (Premiere)
THE SEASON (Premiere) Father Jennings Virginia Commonwealth University
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN Gaston Virginia Commonwealth University
    AGILE
OUR TOWN Stage Manager Virginia Commonwealth University
   (Irene Ryan Nominee)
ROUNDS Winston 12 Miles West
ROADS OF THE Aaron Ensemble Theatre Company
   MOUNTAINTOP
PLAYBOY OF THE Phil    Crossroads Theatre Company
   WEST INDIES
MACBETH Macbeth ETC / Crossroads Theatre Company
THE ERMINE Urbain ETC / Crossroads Theatre Company
THE MEETING Malcolm X ETC / George Street Playhouse
Delaware Theatre Company
RICHARD III Richard ETC / George Street Playhouse
EURYDICE Vincent    ETC / George Street Playhouse
OEDIPUS Creon Ensemble Theatre Company
ANTIGONE Creon Ensemble Theatre Company
THE RIVER NIGER Big Moe The Cabaret Playhouse
THE MIGHTY GENTS Frankie Ensemble Theatre Company
SIZWE BANSI IS DEAD Sizwe Ensemble Theatre Company
THE ISLAND Winston Ensemble Theatre Company
KABNIS Ralph Kabnis Ensemble Theatre Company
THE LONG DREAM Zeke NTU Repertory Company
THE SECRET PLACE Kwami NTU Repertory Company
STRIKE HEAVEN ON Hollis Ensemble Theatre Company
   THE FACE
SPELL #7 Lou Paul Robeson Black Arts Ensemble
THE CONNECTION Sam Livingston College Theatre
EULOGY FOR A SMALL Carlos Livingston College Theatre
   TIME THIEF
WHAT THE WINE Jim Paul Robeson Black Arts Ensemble
SELLERS BUY
PURLIE Purlie Victorious Seton Hall University
HAIR Hud The Cabaret Playhouse
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED Miles Gloriosus The Cabaret Playhouse
ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Valentine Antoinette Baskerville Theatre Co.

PLEASE NOTE: ETC/ REPRESENTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY AND ITS PARTNER.

FILM AND TELEVISION
HANNIBAL Fish Vendor MGM/Universal Studios
COMEBACK Bunnyman D & C Productions
LINES OF DUTY Mobster Dreamworks TV/ Touchstone TV
(Pilot / ABC)
CAPITAL CITY Congressman    Dreamworks TV /Touchstone TV
(Pilot / ABC)
SOUTHERN COMFORT Inmate Fox TV
(Pilot / Fox)
100 LIVES The Mayor Circle 7 Pictures
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Russell Enlightened 1ne Films
               COMMERCIAL (Local)
Memphis City Zoo Patron Running Pony Productions
Mathis Tire Husband Running Pony Productions

DIRECTING EXPERIENCE:

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Lorraine Hansberry Germantown Community Theatre
DRACULA Steven Dietz Hattiloo Theatre Company
THE LARAMIE PROJECT Moises Kaufman / Tectonic Theater Project University of Memphis
THE STORY Tracey Scott Wilson Playhouse on the Square
FIRE AND CLOUD Richard Wright Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
SNOWANGEL Lewis John Carlino Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
JOHN REDDING GOES TO SEA Zora Neale Hurston Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
EVERYNIGHT WHEN Philip Hayes Dean Ensemble Theatre Company
   THE SUN GOES DOWN
FREEMAN Philip Hayes Dean    Ensemble Theatre Company
ZOOMAN AND THE SIGN Charles Fuller    Ensemble Theatre Company
THE MEETING Jeff Stetson       Delaware Theatre Company
THE ERMINE Jean Anouilh ETC / Crossroads Theatre Company
EURYDICE Jean Anouilh ETC / George Street Playhouse
HAMLET William Shakespeare    Ensemble Theatre Company
OEDIPUS Sophocles Ensemble Theatre Company
HOWARD STREET Nathan Heard Ensemble Theatre Company
WHAT THE WINE Ron Milner Paul Robeson Black Arts Ensemble
   SELLERS BUY
DUTCHMAN Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) Rutgers State University
THE CORNER Ed Bullins Rutgers State University