Jonathan A.

Martin
jamartin823@gmail.com

Professional Statement
I am a dedicated theatre educator, actor, and director with a passion for theatre and the dramatic arts and
a proven ability to: lead small and large groups, direct shows, construct sets and props, teach drama to
children of all ages, adapt lesson plans for specific groups of students, manage a classroom, and act in
professional level productions

Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Theatre with concentrations in Theatre Education (pre-K-12 licensure) and Theatre
Performance
James Madison University, expected graduation: May 2016
Student Teaching Placements: Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and Harrisonburg High School

Professional Experiences
Artistic Director

Hightstown Theatre in the Park, Hightstown, NJ, Summer 2016, Summer 2014

Organized six week summer theatre camp for children grades 6-10
Organized and oversaw three smaller intensive-style camps to meet specific needs of children of all
ages, including a Musical Theatre intensive, a Comedy/Improv Intensive, a Shakespeare Intensive,
and an Elementary aged camp
Hired and trained counselors
Developed a solid team by setting high expectations and encouraging team approach
Created and adapted lesson plans and theatre games
Taught basic stage technique, acting, stage movement, theatre history, and Shakespeare
Managed all aspects of rehearsals and production, including coordinating with the executive
director to acquire and build scenery, props, costumes, and lighting equipment
Directed final production

Creative Director and Teacher

Home Schooled Theatre Class at James Madison University, September-November 2015.
Home Schooled Theatre Class at Our Community Place, Harrisonburg, VA, September-November,
2014.

Organized theatre class for home-schooled children in Harrisonburg

Created unique lesson plans to teach drama to students grades 3-10
Wrote a script to be performed by the students
Taught basic stage technique, acting, and theatre appreciation
Managed rehearsals and directed the production

Creative Director

Hightstown Theatre in the Park One Week Intensive, Hightstown, NJ, Summer 2015

Organized one week summer theatre camp for children ages 6-14
Created structure for the camp, including dividing students into a beginner and intermediate class
Hired and trained counselors
Taught improvisation and sketch comedy to the intermediate class
Developed week-long curriculum and adapted lesson plans for intermediate class
Enabled students to work on devised theatre and create their own small group performances
Presented improv games and students devised sketches during a final, formal performance

Actor
Hampstead Stage Company, Based in Hampstead, NH, Performed in Nine States, Summer 2015

Performed in two-person touring productions of Robin Hood and Hercules and the Heroes
Responsible for budgeting, collecting payments from venues, booking hotels, and car maintenance
Kept accurate records of all bookkeeping and expenses from tour
Taught workshops to students when requested by venues (Workshops offered included Animal
Physicality, Creating a Character, Improvisation, and Stage Combat)
Worked one-on-one with tour partner and collaborated to resolve any problems on tour
Communicated with venues and served as an extension of a larger company

Scene Shop Assistant

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2013-present

Built scenery and props for Mainstage productions at JMU

Worked with a team to complete projects on time
Responsible for teaching and ensuring safety of volunteers and practicum students
Attended mainstage strikes and led small teams on construction projects

Carpenter
JMU Summer Childrens Theatre, Harrisonburg, VA, Summer 2014

Constructed scenery and props for professional summer childrens theatre

Worked with a team to complete projects on time
Assisted in lighting and sound when needed

Core Skills
Classroom Management / Flexible and Adaptable in Extreme Situations / Creative Lesson Planning / Trained
Actor /
Experience with Various Acting, Movement, and Voice Trainings (including Laban, Linklater Voice, Action
Theatre, and Viewpoints) / Experience Performing and Teaching Heightened Language / Set Construction /
Prop Construction / Welding /
Basic Piano / Musical and Choral Experience / Elementary Level Dance (Jazz and Tap)

References
Erik Petrushun
Executive Director
Hightstown Theatre in
the Park
732-688-7214
petrushun@aol.com

John Burgess
Technical Director
James Madison
University
540-568-6752
burgesjg@jmu.edu

Jen Payne
Theatre Teacher
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
School
301-305-6767
jmpayne@shenandoah.k12
.va.us

Dave Preston
Managing Director
Hampstead Stage
Company
603-781-4887
info@hampsteadstage.o
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