Assistant Construction

Christopher M. Petty 518-***-**** abqcvk@r.postjobfree.com

** ********** ****** - **** ********, NY 11733

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)

Masters of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy, in progress (May 2012)

Nominee, Irene Ryan award in Dramaturgy, KCACTF 2012

Selected academic research available upon request

State University of New York at Geneseo (Geneseo, NY)

Bachelor s Degree in Theatre and English, cum laude, 2008

Recipient, Dean s List, Spring 2007-Fall 2008

Initiated, Fall 2008 to Alpha Psi Omega, National Theatre Honor Society, Chapter Zeta Nu

Schenectady County Community College (Schenectady, NY)

Associate s Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006

Recipient, Dean s List, Fall 2004-Spring 2006

Vice President, Drama Club, Fall 2005-Spring 2006

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience

Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)

TA, Play Analysis, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012

TA, Writing 102 (Intermediate Writing Workshop), Spring 2011

TA, Writing 101 (Introductory Writing Workshop), Fall 2010

o Teaching Assistantship requiring the independent instruction of a course. Responsibilities reflect

those of a full-time lecturer, including the creation of a syllabus, complete lesson planning for the

course, classroom instruction, personal conferences, and grading.

Internship

CRY HAVOC Theatre Company (New York, NY)

Internship responsibilities included attendance of new play development workshops, theatre seminars,

writing podcast notes for the website, and other research and cataloging projects.

Recent Production Experience

Dramaturg

The Pawnbroker (Katelin Wilcox) United Solo Theatre Festival, Theatre ROW, NYC, 2011

Spring Awakening (Steven Sater) Suffolk County Community College, Fall 2011

The Icarus Project (Devised) Suffolk County Community College, Spring 2011

Producer

Cabaret Collective I, II, & III (Interdisciplinary Arts Event), 2010 & 2011

Reader

John Gassner New Play Competition, 2009 & 2010 Seasons

Director

02 (Cabaret Collective), Fall 2010

Rumors (Neil Simon) - SUNY Geneseo, Fall 2009

Playwright

No Matter How Far You Roam (CRY HAVOC Holiday Play Collection), December 2011

02 (Cabaret Collective), Fall 2010

Complete production experience available upon request

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

Teaching Assistant, August 2009-Present

Stony Brook University

From August 2009-May 2010, this position consisted of work in the Scene Shop and Costume Shop of

the University s theatre department. Responsibilities included construction of sets (woodworking and

metalworking), construction of costumes, supervision of undergraduate workers, and general

cleaning/upkeep.

Technician, January 2008-December 2008

Student Association Tech Services, State University of New York at Geneseo

Setup and operation of sound/lighting equipment for on-campus performances; load-in, crew, and strike

for large on-campus events (concerts and hired performances).

Scene Shop Technical Assistant, January 2007-December 2008

Brodie Fine Arts Building Scene Shop, State University of New York at Geneseo

Construction of sets and props related to productions; hanging and focusing of lights in both a

proscenium arch and black box theatre; setting up of electrical and sound equipment on stage and in

house; participation in and supervision of strikes; general upkeep and maintenance of shop and shop

equipment.

Technical Services Assistant, September 2006-December 2008

Computing & Information Technologies, State University of New York at Geneseo

Hardware repair of faculty and public use computers and peripherals on campus; software repair and

virus removal of faculty computers; diagnostic and setup services for malfunctioning or reformatted

computers (PC and Mac).

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