IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE

TEACHING RESUME

 

Marsha Meyers

Marsha's Acting Resume

Marsha's Pic's

1608 Scott Road

Burbank, Ca.  91504

Tel:  818/846-6246

Email: iam@marshameyers.com

 

ASSOCIATIONS

Dramatist Guild

Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights

Equity/Sag/Aftra

 

 

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING FOR THE USCEF THEATRE PROGRAM IN BEIJING, CHINA

·         Taught Chinese Teachers Improvisation – Oversaw workshops and showcases with Chinese children ages 6-18 years old. – 2002

WORKSHOPS AT THE DONNA REED FESTIVAL

·         Taught improvisation to children at the Donna Reed Festival culminating in a showcase – 2002

TEACHING SENIOR CITIZENS BIWEEKLY

·         Brentwood Senior Citizens for the purpose of keeping sharp and having fun. – 2001 – ongoing.

PRIVATE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE GROUPS

·         Creator of Improvicide and Redheaded Stepchild – 1998-2001

CALIBER CREATIVE GROUP

     Improvisation for Carolyn Barry's commercial workshop - 1994 - 2000

UCLA EXTENSION

     Taught classes in improvisation and laughter therapy - 1989

SAG CONSERVATORY AT THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE

     Monthly classes for union members on improvisation - 1988 - ongoing

ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

     Basic acting for gifted high school students under the aegis of UCLA - 1986

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HOLLYWOOD

     Basic acting and improvisation for actors - 1983

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

     Created a musical "BACKSTAGE AT THE EGO" with students - 1981

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

     Taught  beginning improvisation - 1980

WOMEN IN THEATRE

     Taught improvisation techniques to actresses in association - 1979

FREE SHAKESPEARE CETA COMPANY AT THE FORD THEATRE

     Taught improvisation to the company - 1978

L.A. CITY'S OUTREACH PROGRAM

     Improvisation for minority children in the city school system - 1977

WEEKLY CLASSES IN IMPROVISATION

     Have taught privately since 1976

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:  I am an actress, writer, director who has worked in theatre, films and television.  References on request.