Theatre Director/Teaching Artist
Resume:
*** * **** ****** # *-***, Philadelphia, PA *****
c. 402-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
www.thaisflaitt.com
T HAIS FLAITT GIANNOCCARO
T EACHING ARTIST
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** ****s of teaching experience in a variety of settings (University, K-12, after school programs, work
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training, special and adult education) and subjects (Acting, Movement, Art History and Visual Arts) in
the U.S. and Brazil.
Professional acting and directing experience in Theatre.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014 Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. - Cultural Exploration Program (CEP) Philadelphia, PA
Drama Teaching Artist
Created an after-school Project Based Learning (PBL) and facilitated drama lessons for Cultural Awareness Program (CAP,
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ages 5-10) and the Advanced Cultural Exploration program (ACE, ages 11-14).
Adapted and Directed The Golden Flower and The Legend of the Golden Coffee Bean.
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2014 Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. – Summer Camp Philadelphia, PA
Drama Teaching Artist
Created a six-week Project Based Learning (PBL) and facilitated drama lessons for 3 groups (ages 5 – 14)
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Adapted and Directed The Song of El Coqui, La Llorona, and Tales of El Cuco with ACE group.
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2013 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre Omaha, NE
Adjunct Faculty
Created syllabi and facilitated Theatre classes for freshman students. The subject of each class was divided between lecture
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and practical exercises.
The primary goal for the class is to involve each student as actively as possible in the process of theatre/ performance
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making, viewing, studying, and evaluating.
Guided the students on how to write and produce 10-minute plays based on Forum Theatre technique.
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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.
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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).
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2012/13 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1090 - Oral Interpr. Of Literature Omaha, NE
Adjunct Faculty
Created syllabi and facilitated classes for junior/senior Creative Writing and Education major students.
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The primary goal for the class is analyze, study, practice and perform selections from a variety of literary sources, including:
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children’s literature, Shakespearean sonnets, classic/contemporary poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, and drama.
Directed students’ final performances for an open recital evening.
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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.
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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).
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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 1220 – Movement for the Actor Omaha, NE
Teaching Assistant
Led warm-ups and theatre games.
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Coached and directed scenes for in-class assignments.
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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).
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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 2310 – Acting One Omaha, NE
Teaching Assistant
Led warm-ups, theatre games and acting exercises.
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Coached and directed monologues and scenes for in-class assignments.
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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).
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2012 University of Nebraska (UNO) - THEA 4330 – Advanced Acting Class Omaha, NE
Teaching Assistant
Led warm-ups, theatre games and acting exercises.
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Led a workshop based on corporal mimetic technique to access the actor’s performing energy.
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Coached and directed monologues and scenes for in-class assignments.
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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, advising and blackboard postings).
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2011 Boys and Girls Club of The Midlands – Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop Omaha, NE
Co-facilitator
Led theatre games based on Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed Techniques.
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Group: After-school program K-12th
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2011 Holy Ghost Catholic School – Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop Omaha, NE
Co-facilitator
Led a four-week Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop for 6th graders.
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Assisted with the development and performance of Forum Scenes.
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2003 7/9 School of Drawing – Fundamentals of Drawing/Art History Sao Paolo, Brazil
Instructor
Taught fundamentals of drawing lessons for adults.
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Facilitated Art history lessons to support the artistic creation.
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Responsible for all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, and advising).
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2002 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil
Museum Educator
Facilitated guided-visits at the Art Naif – The World of Taizi Harada and MAC/USP Collection Exhibition.
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Led Origami workshops for schools and groups.
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2001 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil
Museum Educator
Facilitated guided-visits at the Conceptual Art – 70’s in Brazil Exhibition.
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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.
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2000 Museum of Contemporary Art Sao Paolo, Brazil
Museum Educator
Facilitated guided-visits at the Conceptual Art – 70’s in Brazil Exhibition.
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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.
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2000 Museum of Technology of Sao Paolo Sao Paolo, Brazil
Instructor/Education Specialist
Developed and implemented visitation and workshop programs for students K-12.
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Researched and Curated material for new exhibitions.
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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.
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1999 SESC Belenzinho Art Gallery Sao Paolo, Brazil
Museum Educator
Facilitated guided-visits at the Other Heart, Sarava Mario de Andrade Exhibition.
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Led post-visitation talkbacks for schools and groups.
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Facilitated study-group sessions with the education group.
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1997/9 Station Special of Lapa - Theatre for Special Population Sao Paolo, Brazil
Teaching Artist
Facilitated movement classes for adults with special needs.
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Directed final performances.
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Choreographed dance routines for the deaf group.
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1998 Haya High School – Art History Sao Paolo, Brazil
Teaching Assistant
Assisted with lesson plans.
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Assisted with all classroom administrative work (attendance control, grades, and advising).
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EDUCATION
2013 University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Omaha, NE
Master of Arts in Theatre - GPA 4.0/ Outstanding Graduate Student
1998 University of Belas Artes of Sao Paolo Sao Paolo, Brazil
Bachelor of Arts in Education
PUBLICATIONS
2013 MA Thesis: Mirror of the Invisible World: Tracing Hidden Elements Behind the Words
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2000 Sao Caetano do Sul of Arts (FASCS) Sao Paolo, Brazil
Certificate in Professional Acting
1995 Álvares Penteado School of Commerce Foundation Sao Paolo, Brazil
Technician in Advertising/Marketing
VOLUNTEER TEACHING
2010/13 University of Nebraska (UNO) – Acting Coach Omaha, NE
Acting Coach
Coached monologues and scenes for auditions and classes assignments.
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2008/09 Ozark Literacy Council – ESL classes Fayetteville, AR
Instructor
Taught Pre-GED classes for non-English speakers.
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Created detailed lesson plans, exercise guidelines, handouts and quizzes.
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LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY
English, Portuguese (full professional proficiency)
Spanish (good reading and understanding)
* Permanent Resident of the US (Green card holder)
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EXPERIENCE IN PERMORMING ARTS
Directing
Morir Sonyando Director Power Street Theatre Company 2014
How to Be a Latina Director 30/30/1 Reading/Plays & Players 2014
Take Me to the River Associate Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2013
The Archaeology of Dreams Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2013
Tomas and The Library Lady Assistant Director The Rose Theater 2013
Mirror of the Invisible World Co-Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012
Tales of the Lost Formicans Assistant Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2012
The Wilder Choice Director UNO Theatre – Stage Reading 2012
12 Ophelias Assistant Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2011
All in the Mind Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2011
Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Assistant Director Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011
Twelfth Night Assistant Director UNO Theatre Main Stage 2011
Fantastic Mr. Fox Assistant Director The Rose Theater 2011
The Vertical Hour Assistant Director Skullduggery Theatre 2010
Henna Night Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2010
Nightsongs Director UNO Theatre Studio Season 2009
Carmen Director Benefit – Fayetteville, AR 2009
Morgana and the Enigma of Time Assistant Director Teatro Alfa (Brazil) 2006/7
Acting
Bent Over Neil Maid Independent Movie 2013
Yerma Yerma El Museo Latino Stage Reading 2013
The Way of Water Rosaly UNO Theatre Stage Reading 2012
Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Tirasol Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011
The Stories We Tell Grandmother UNO Theatre Studio Season 2010
Anna Motion Ensemble UNO Theatre Studio Season 2009
Carmen Carmen Benefit Performance - Fayetteville, AR 2009
Morgana and The Enigma of the Time Little Morgana Teatro Alpha & National Tour (Brazil) 2006/7
The Taming of the Little Shrew Bianca SESC & National Tour (Brazil) 2005/7
Cameras close! The Women National Tour (Brazil) 2006
Proclaimed Christ Various Characters Teatro Paulo Eiro (Brazil) 2005
Saint Lucy has passed this way Various Characters SESI & National Tour (Brazil) 2004/5
Wake up Cordel Lucinha National Tour (Brazil) 2003
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White TBC (Brazil) 2003
God and his Bottle of Tubaina God Teatro do Quarteto (Brazil) 2002/3
Delirium Various Characters Teatro do Quarteto (Brazil) 2002/3
We All Loved Each Other So Much Alice Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2001
Behind the Closed Windows Helena Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2000
The Ring of Magalao Rosaura Teatro Fundartes (Brazil) 1999
The Girl Who Lost her Cat at Carnival Clown Teatro da Belas Artes (Brazil) 1997
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Other Theatrical Experience
Take Me to the River Sound and Props Great Plains Theatre Conference 2013
Mirror of the Invisible World Dramaturg UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012
The Way of Water Translator 2012 Reading Scheme 2012
Tales of the Lost Formicans Sound and Props Great Plains Theatre Conference 2012
12 Ophelias Dramaturg UNO Theatre Main Stage 2012
All in the Mind Set Designer UNO Theatre Studio Season 2011
Alchemy of Desire/Dead Man’s Blues Dramaturg Great Plains Theatre Conference 2011
Carmen Set Designer Fayetteville, AR 2009
Taming of the Little Shrew Translator Arkansas Playwright Workshop 2008
Anything Goes Costume Assistant Arts Center of the Ozarks 2008
Dearly Departed Costume Assistant Fort Smith Little Theatre 2007
Morgana and the Enigma of Time Producing Assistant Teatro Alfa (Brazil) 2006/7
Taming of the Little Shrew Producer/Set Designer SESC & National Tour (Brazil) 2005/7
Cameras close! Producer National Tour (Brazil) 2006
Hair Scenic Artist Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2006
The Deceased Woman Scenic Artist Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2005
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Assistant Set Designer TBC (Brazil) 2003
We All Loved Each Other So Much Property Mistress Teatro do IMES (Brazil) 2001
Behind the Closed Windows Set Designer Teatro do IMES 2000
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