Director Company
Resume:
David A. Miller
abqjoy@r.postjobfree.com www.mrdavidamiller.com
EDUCATION
MFA in Directing. Mason Gross School of the Arts Rutgers University; New Brunswick, NJ (2003)
Directing faculty: Pam Berlin, Israel Hicks, Amy Saltz, Hal Scott. Acting: William Esper, Deborah Hedwall.
Clown & Michael Chekhov: Lenard Petit. Movement: Loyd Williamson. Stage Combat: J. Allen Suddeth.
Speaking Shakespeare for Directors Patsy Rodenberg at Michael Howard Studios; NYC, NY (2003)
BA in Theatre Arts, Acting & Directing Western Washington University; Bellingham, WA (1995)
REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
David A. Miller Puppet BloK! at Dixon Place, NYC, NY
A Lesson in Art
Richard Dresser Amphibian Productions, Fort Worth, TX
Below the Belt
Crystal Skillman Amphibian Productions, Fort Worth, TX
4 Edges*
Joel Chace Amphibian Productions at ArcLight, NYC
Triptych* (Reading)
William Shakespeare Syracuse Stage Understudy Company, NY
Hamlet
Tom Stoppard Hangar Theatre Wedge Space, Ithaca, NY
Dogg s Hamlet
David Todd Hangar Theatre Wedge Space, Ithaca, NY
16 Thoughts Per Second Per Second*
Anthony Clarvoe Mile Square Theatre, Hoboken, NJ
Metonymy*
From Alan Lightman Mile Square Theatre, Hoboken, NJ
Do You Have Time?
The Steering Committee, NYC
For Immediate Release Various
Crystal Skillman Little Theater at Tonic, NYC, NY
The Kids*
Rochelle Owens Annex Theatre, Seattle, WA
Futz
Kathy Drum Annex Theatre, Seattle, WA
Thirteen Miles from Security*
Clive Barker Annex Theatre, Seattle, WA
Frankenstein in Love
Christopher Durang Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Betty s Summer Vacation
Naomi Wallace Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
Steven Dietz Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Lonely Planet
Theresa Rebeck Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Does This Woman Have a Name?
Jonathan C. Levine Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Unpublished Letters
Mark Grinolds New Playwright's Theatre, Bellingham, WA
Edible Complex*
Silas Findley New Playwright's Theatre, Bellingham, WA
Convenience Store Shootout*
Andrew Blackhall We're Not Your Mother, Bellingham, WA
Peanuts: The X Generation*
Young Audiences & Young Performers
Ensemble Created CityKids Repertory Company; NYC, NY
Fall Review at Soho Playhouse
Ad. Monica Flory The New Acting Company; NYC, NY
The Jungle Book*
Ad. Deborah Frockt Hangar Theatre Kidsstuff; Ithaca, NY
Alice s Adventures in Wonderland
Ad. from C.S. Lewis Seattle Children s Theatre Summerstage
The Silver Chair (Narnia series)
Richard Painter Youth Theatre NW; Mercer Island, WA
Tall Tales from the Wild West*
Assistant to the Director
Dir. Robert Moss Syracuse Stage; Syracuse, NY
Hamlet
Dir. Amy Saltz Brave New World at Town Hall; NYC, NY
We Never Knew Their Names
Dir. Gordon Edelstein A Contemporary Theatre; Seattle, WA
Dinner With Friends
Dir. Mark Ramont Hangar Theatre; Ithaca, NY
How I Learned to Drive
*New work in collaboration with the playwright
AWARDS
Outstanding Direction, Below the Belt Dallas-Fort Worth Critics Association (2006)
Observership Society of Directors and Choreographers Foundation; New York, NY (2003-04)
Drama League Directing Fellow Drama League of New York; New York, NY (1999)
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SELECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University Level
Director & Acting Coach for Showcase Scenes, Graduates of William Esper Studios, NYC, NY (2005)
Theatre History TA, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2002-03)
Guest Lecturer, Pacific Lutheran University, Literature to Life Through Drama, Tacoma, WA (1998-99)
Acting Courses I & II TA, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA (1993-1995)
Students of All Ages
Roundabout Theatre Company, New York, NY Seattle Repertory Theater; Seattle, WA
Arts Horizons; New York, NY Seattle Children s Theatre; Seattle, WA
CityKids Repertory Company, New York, NY Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island, WA
Mile Square Theatre; Hoboken, NJ The Children s Theater of Arlington, VA
George Street Playhouse; New Brunswick, NJ NW School of Theater Arts, Bellingham, WA
McCarter Theater; Princeton, NJ Whatcom County Museum, Bellingham, WA
The Kennedy Center; Washington, DC Studio East, Kirkland, WA
REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMING ARTS LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Director of Education Roundabout Theatre Company; New York City, NY (2006-Present)
Programs include school-wide partnerships, classroom and cross-classroom residencies throughout NYC public
schools reaching more than 5,000 students each year
Pursue new initiatives in organizational structure, assessment protocols and outreach
Served as Education Program Manager 2006-07
Board Member ASSITEJ-USA: National Organization for Theater for Young Audiences (2006-Present)
Contributing Editor & Writer to NEXTblog and TYA Today
Committee Member for Naming, NEXT, Ann Shaw Fellowship Committees
Artistic Director CityKids Repertory Company; New York City, NY (2005-2006)
Revived an ailing company through managing Musical Director, Coordinator & company of young performers
Doubled the size of the company through concentrated recruitment effort,
Helmed the creation of original dramatic pieces, dances & songs and collaborated with guest artists
Cast, rehearsed and executed performances in NYC, PA, CT at Tribeca Film Festival, Grand Central Station,
Arthur Ashe Kids Day at US Open, Soho Playhouse and other high profile venues
Associate Artistic Director & Education Associate Mile Square Theatre, Hoboken, NJ (2002-Present)
Created running order, coordinated artist communication & sound design for 7th Inning Stretch
Maintain company website and devised marketing strategies & outreach for the company
Collaborate with Hoboken Historical Museum to create theater workshops for the public and local schools
Director of Education Outreach Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle, WA (1997-2000)
Developed & taught workshop and residencies curriculum to Pre-K to 12th, college level, teachers, and docents
Mentored a staff of 30 Teaching Artists and program Coordinator; collaborated with 30+ staff
Accomplishments: Reached 18,000 students at 400 sites public and private schools, art museums, universities,
theatres, community centers in 75 cities, quadrupling in size and scope in a five-year span
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