Artist Mental Health
Resume:
Jacob Jones
Activist, Artist, and
Teacher
Jacob Lawrence Jones
Pronouns: He/Him
Carolina Beach, NC, 28428,
United States
adly7y@r.postjobfree.com
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Skills Knowledgeable of international, domestic, and comparative politics. Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish. Licensed to teach English as a second language. Award-Winning Composer for Original Soundtrack, as well as a Best Director award recipient. Experienced actor and musician. Student under respected Theatre artist Brad Akin, and renowned poet Chuck Sullivan.
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Experience
Michelangelo’s / Delivery Driver and Prep
May 2017 - July 2020, Wilmington, NC
My consistent summer job throughout college in my hometown. Opera House Theatre Company / Actor/ Tech Work
October 2017 - January 2018, Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC Acting and tech work in multiple Opera House productions at the NC State Theatre, Thalian Hall.
Appalachian State’s “Reason’s To Be Pretty” Production / Actor December 2017 - February 2018
This was my first lead role in a full-length play. It challenged my endurance and technique as I had over an hour in dialogue! Appalachian State Mental Health Awareness Production / Actor/ Director
January 2019 - March 2019
The production was called “Y(our) Story” which was a compilation of scenes written by anonymous people who struggled with mental health. This was one of the more touching moments of my life.
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Education Governor’s School of North Carolina, Theatre Concentration June 2016 - August 2016, Meredith College
An exclusive summer program for some of the most talented students in the state in their respective concentrations. A small program of 18 students in the Theatre concentration wrote, directed, acted, and scored an original production under Chicago theatre artist Brad Akin. John T. Hoggard High School
June 2014 - May 2017, Wilmington, NC
I graduated from Hoggard High School in 2017. I was involved in Theatre Club, Honors Theatre, Honors Chorus (Voyagers), and the Football team. Appalachian State University / International and Comparative Politics Bachelor's Degree with Minor in Spanish
August 2018 - May 2021, Boone, NC
I received my bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University in International and Comparative Politics with a minor in Spanish.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
January 2020 - July 2020, Valparaíso, Chile
Studied abroad in Valparaíso, Chile. Where I studied Chilean culture, the Mapuche Indigenous history, and Latin American politics. International TEFL Academy
December 2020 - May 2021, Online
Received my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification from the International TEFL Academy.
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Awards Best Music Direction: Regional North Carolina Theatre Festival
“Interview” By: Jean Claude Van Itallie
Best Music Direction: State North Carolina Theatre Festival
“Interview” By: Jean Claude Van Itallie
Two Time Member of the New Hanover All-County Chorus Two Time Member of the New Hanover All-County Theatre Program
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