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CURRICULUM VITAE

GARY D HALL

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1914 E. Faulkner 71730 |  (870) 881-8807 |   (870) 818-8059 | garyhall@ghall1965.com | https://www.ghall1965.com

 

Professional Profile

 

Teacher/Director/Producer with over 30 years professional and practical experience in all areas of performing arts. Director of over 30 productions both professional and amateur.  Produced playwright.  Three years in television production and graphic design for both on air and print media.  Nationally recognized for theatrical endeavors. Stage movement and choreography. Stage combat and fight choreography.  Training in Adobe Cloud programs and MS Office Suite.

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Produced Playwright of five full-length original plays and one original one act. Three unproduced full length plays.

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Set and Costume Designer with professional and academic experience.  Multiple awards for both costume and set designs and scenography. Prop designer.  Advanced scenic painter. Makeup Design. Training in Vectorworks.

 

Light Designer with professional and academic experience.

 

Actor in over 30 professional, amateur and educational productions. Training in Lessac Method and Alexander Technique.

 

Education

 

Louisiana Tech University, School of Performing Arts, Ruston, LA, 1995

Master of Arts (Speech - Theatre)

Major Professors: M. Guinn, K. Robinson, C. Sciro

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock, School of Communication, Little Rock, AR, 1989

Bachelor of Arts (Radio, TV and Film)

 

Teaching Experience

 

SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, El Dorado, AR      2010 - Present

Adjunct Theatre/Speech Instructor / Adult Education Instructor

Teaching Activity:  Theatre Appreciation, Stage Make Up, Stage Lighting, Principles of Speech, Directing, Developed Online Classes for Theatre Appreciation and Principles of Speech

Significant Achievements:

  • Helped create and develop approved curriculum for new Performing and Media Arts Program

  • Helped with grant-writing for starter funds for program

  • Directed and designed production of Amahl and the Night Visitors

 

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF, Pine Bluff, AR      2006 - 2008

Theatre Instructor

Teaching Activity:  Acting I, Black Drama, Costume Design and Construction, Creative Dramatics, Directing I & II, History of Theatre I & II, Modern Theatre, Oral Communication, Oral Interpretation, Play Production, Scenography, Stage Lighting

Departmental Service: Advised students, coached music and theatre students, recruited prospective students, sponsored Alpha Psi Omega and served on Mass Comm/Theatre committees.

Significant Achievements:

  • In 2007, worked with The Acting Company of New York to help bring production of Jane Eyre to Pine Bluff for students and community.

  • Received high critiques at Arkansas College Theatre Festival in 2006 for To Prove a Villain: Othello Confidential an original script co-written with students.

  • Forged partnerships between university and Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas including technical internships

 

CAMDEN FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, Camden, AR     1997 - 2006

Teacher/Theatre Director

Teaching Activity:  Speech and Drama, Drama I, Drama II, Drama III, Play Production, Oral Communication, 9th Grade English.

School Service:  Directed Student Productions, Chaired Prom Committee, Chaired Faculty Follies fundraiser for Relay for Life, Worked on Homecoming Decoration Committee, Served on Committee for Standards and Incentives, Served on Handbook Committee

Significant Achievements:

  • One of 25 schools nationwide chosen to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland.

  • Three-time recipient of Gold Honor Troupe at Arkansas Thespian Festival

  • Raised over $80,000 for trip to perform in Scotland

 

Highlights of Work Experience

 

OZARK HERITAGE ARTS CENTER, Leslie, AR                                                                   2008-2009

Executive Director

Managed day to day activities; wrote grants for funding; scheduled acts for performance and gallery shows; basic building upkeep; bookkeeping; participated in local programs for rebranding and collaboration with local businesses and organizations; managed all publicity

·         Created and managed two- day Gospel Music Festival

·         Re-established Fiddle Festival

·         Created Arts and Crafts shop within museum

 

El DORADO NEWS-TIMES, El Dorado, AR     1995-1997

Staff Artist

Designed and created original artwork for newspaper and large volume ads.

·         Ads received first place in advertising from Arkansas Press Association.

·         Created logos for local businesses.

 

KATV – CHANNEL 7, Little Rock, AR      1989-1990

Artist

Worked in Production Department to create ads, titles and weather graphics for local newscasts.

·         Helped program and bring Chyron system online.

·         Continued to freelance after leaving employ.

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KTHV – CHANNEL 11, Little Rock, AR     1987 - 1989

Master Control Operator and Cameraman

Ran master control from all shifts (sign-on and sign-off). Produced short newsbreaks.  Ran cameras for newscasts and special events.

 

Service to the Profession:

 

Freelance professional director

Write original full-length plays for production

Write short plays for church production

Taught course in stage makeup to local participants

Served on committees and boards for community theatres

Participated in nationwide playwrighting competitions

 

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Service to the Community:

 

·    Helped as producer for South Arkansas Arts Center recent season, including pre-planning, scheduling and implementation for six production season

·      Helped create and implement Silver Theatre at South Arkansas Arts Center for artists over 60

·      Helped create and implement Penguin Project satellite program for special needs students and directed Aladdin Jr.

·         Guest director on several local productions.

·         Served as consultant for drama productions at church

·         Purchase Award – Membership Visual Arts Show – South Arkansas Arts Center

·         Featured Solo Arts Show - South Arkansas Arts Center. October 2017

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Evaluation Results:

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·        Receive consistently high marks from student evaluations.

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Memberships:

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Professional and Local Affiliations

·         Alpha Psi Omega

·         Christian Creative Arts Association (CCAA)

·         Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA)

·         Theatre Steering Committee member and char (currently chair elect) South Arkansas Arts Center

·         Board of Directors (Theatre Liaison) South Arkansas Arts Center

·         Board of Directors – Academic and Career Advancement Program – South Arkansas Community College

·        Faculty Affairs Committee – South Arkansas Community College

·        Staff/Parish Relations Committee – Chair, St. Paul UMC

·        Certified Lay Servant - Arkansas United Methodist Conference

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Production History

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  • Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Technical Advisor, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2017

  • The Addams Family, Prop/Hair/Make Up Design South Arkansas Arts Center, 2017

  • Aladdin Jr., Guest Director/Administrator, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2017

  • Frankenstein, Guest Assistant Director/Designer, Make Up Design, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2016

  • Amahl and the Night Visitors, Director/Designer, South Arkansas Community College, 2014

  • White Christmas, Guest Director/Designer, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2013

  • Oliver! Prop Design, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2013

  • Father of the Bride, Guest Director/Designer, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2013

  • Footprints, Director/Producer St. Paul UMC, 2010

  • Oklahoma!, Guest Director/Technicolor Director Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, 2007

  • Charlotte's Web, Guest Director/Technical DIrector Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, 2007

  • Bethlehem, R.F.D., Playwright, Unproduced Script, 2007

  • Othello Confidential: To Prove a Villain, Co-Playwright/Director, 2006

  • Grease, Guest Director/Designer Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, 2006

  • Steel Magnolias, Producer/Set & Lighting Design, Camden Fairview High School, 2006

  • The Raven, Playwright, Unproduced Script, 2006

  • When the Sun's a Shinin', Playwright/ Director, Mud N Yer Eye Productions, 2006

  • Twelfth Night, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2005

  • Night of the Living Dead, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2005

  • That Play, Playwright/Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2005

  • Antigone, Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2004

  • Footprints, Playwright/Director, Mud N Yer Eye Productions, 2004

  • Dorian Wonderland, Playwright/Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2004

  • Dearly Departed, Guest Director, Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas, 2004

  • King Arthur, Playwright/Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2003

  • A Tale of Two Cities, Playwright, Unproduced Script, 2003

  • Transylvanian Clockworks, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2003

  • Hamlet, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2002

  • Meet Me In St. Louis, Guest Assistant Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2002

  • Much Ado About Nothin', Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2002

  • 1776, Technical Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2002

  • Misery, Guest Director/Technical Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2001

  • Godspell, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School/Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2001

  • Fiddler on the Roof, Guest Assistant Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2001

  • The Crucible, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2001

  • Big River, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2001

  • Midsummer Night Fever, Adapter/Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2000

  • The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Director, Camden Fairview High School, 2000

  • The King and I, Guest Costume Designer, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2000

  • The Tempest – One Act, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2000

  • Picnic, Guest Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 2000

  • Oklahoma!, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 2000

  • Macbeth, Producer/Director, Camden Fairview High School, 1999

  • Little Shop of Horrors, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 1999

  • 1776, Technical Director, 1999

  • Frankenstein, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 1998

  • The Music Man, Guest Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1998

  • Brigadoon, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 1998

  • The Glass Menagerie, Costume Design South Arkansas Arts Center ,1998

  • Romeo and Juliet, Director/Producer, Camden Fairview High School, 1997

  • Damn Yankees, Guest Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1996

  • Rumors, Guest Director/Technical Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1996

  • Cabaret, Set/Lighting Design, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1995

  • Steel Magnolias, Director, Louisiana Tech University, 1995

  • Rumors, Director, Louisiana Tech University, 1994

  •  Oh Kay!, Guest Director, Crossett Towne Players, 1993

  • Little Shop of Horrors, Guest Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1992

  • Kiss Me, Kate, Guest Assistant Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1991

  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Guest Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1990

  • The Tempest, Guest Assistant Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1990

  • Guys and Dolls, Guest Assistant Director, South Arkansas Arts Center, 1990

  • Near-Sighted Knight/Far Sighted Dragon / Beauty and the Beast, Guest Assistant Director, 1985

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