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Roosevelt UniversityAdjunct Faculty, Theatre, Chicago College of the Performing Arts
Dec. 2022Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAdjunct Faculty, Roosevelt University's Chicago College of the Performing Arts, Theatre Conservatory. Spring Semester 2023 and 2025, Instructor Intermediate Acting 2.
Fall Semester 2024, Instructor Fundamentals of Acting I
Korn FerryVirtual Events Producer
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2025VirtualProvide real-time production support for online meetings and classes. Skilled in Zoom and MS Teams production. Work closely with project managers and facilitators to ensure a seamless technical experience for executive education sessions.
Six Ft StudiosCo-Founder
Feb. 2021 - Jul. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
Paramount school of the ArtsAdministrator, Paramount Acting Institute
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2021Aurora, ILAdministrator and Curriculum creator for The Acting Institute, a 4 year audition based intensive program for high school students who want to eventually major in or seek a career in theatre. Also the current Fundamentals of Acting Instructor for the Musical Theatre Institute, as well as improv for children and adults.
Drury Lane Theatre & EventsAssistant Director, "Mary Poppins"
Sep. 2019 - Dec. 2019Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The Shakespeare ProjectAssistant Director, "The Californian Incident"
Aug. 2019 - Oct. 2019Chicago, ILAssistant Director, "The Californian Incident", a world premiere play.
Elgin Community College Musical Theatre, "Young Frankenstein"Director
Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2019Elgin, ILDirector of ECCMT's 2019 winter musical, "Young Frankenstein"
Public SchoolLicensed Substitute Teacher
Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2019Northern Illinoislicensed to substitute teach elementary, middle and high school within the state of Illinois
NBOMEStandardized Patient
Jun. 2016 - Feb. 2021Chicago, ILUnfortunately, the clinical skills center in Chicago is restructuring its entire exam testing process due to the pandemic and I am one of dozens of Standardized Patients who was laid off. I have years of experience and have been successful due to my excellent recall skills and accurate portrayal.
Acting Studio ChicagoInstructor
Oct. 2014Chicago, IllinoisActing Instructor for Chicago's premiere acting studio. Classes I teach include: Shurtleff levels one, two and three, Beginning monologue, Beginning Shakespeare, and Teen acting.
ShakesPlay!Founder
Feb. 2013 - Sep. 2016Chicago, IL and surrounding areasFounder and workshop leader for "ShakesPlay!", a fun, fearless, friendly introduction to the world of William Shakespeare. I teach kids 8-18 how to approach his plays as young scholars, explorers and performers in order to do away with their preconceived notions that Shakespearean theatre is too foreign or too difficult. I am able to travel to schools, theatre groups, private acting studios, or anywhere else where kids want to learn and grow! I hold a post graduate award in Teaching Shakespeare from The University of Warwick and The Royal Shakespeare Company, in Coventry, England.
Paonessa Talent AgencyActor
Jan. 2012Chicago, ILCommercial, Film, Voice Over and Live Theatre Talent.
Elgin Community College Kids' CollegeTheatre/Improv/Modeling Instructor
Jun. 2010 - Jun. 2018Started in 2010 at ECC Kids' College teaching a 2 week theatre camp for 10-15 year olds. After many successful seasons, my role grew to include teaching improv, modeling and various other performance related classes. I pride myself on the repeat students I had every summer. It was so rewarding to watch the kids grow not only as performers but as humans!
Brand Model and Talent AgencyPlus Model
Feb. 2003 - Sep. 2005Santa Ana, CA
Lyons Group/CurvesPlus Model
Feb. 2001 - Sep. 2001New York, NY
Aria ModelsPlus Model
Apr. 1998 - Oct. 1998Chicago, IL
VECCHIO MANUFACTURING OF ILLINOIS INCVP Sales and Marketing
Dec. 1996 - Sep. 2019Elgin, Illinois, United States20 years in an executive position at a small, family owned, manufacturing company. Duties included everything from clerical, customer service, sales, product design, marketing, advertising, web management, shipping and receiving, human resources, supply chain management, and beyond. I was fortunate to learn to truly understand "The buck stops here" and "no one is above any task necessary to keep the company succeeding" skills. My appreciation for small businesses and team efforts grew out of my 2 decades dedicated to this wonderful company.
Sarafina VecchioActing Coach, Actor, Director, Virtual Events Facilitator
Jan. 1996Greater Chicago AreaWWW.SARAFINAVECCHIO.COM
For almost 20 years I have worked in various locations around the country in all aspects of performing. Versatile and easy to "fly by the seat of my pants", I have been very successful as an independent talent source providing everything from print modeling to interactive improv comedy to Shakespeare to trade show hostessing to for-hire character work. I have also provided voice talent for several different animated characters for large national corporations as well as worked as an on camera location reporter/co-host for Chicago area organizations. I have worked with many working actors in Chicago who seek one on one monologue work, scene study, and industry advice. I am able to not only source material for clients, but teach them how to successfully find and work on future materials on their own. I also freelance as an events facilitator, both in person and online. My experience as a performer, public speaking instructor, and spokesmodel, as well as my 20 years of experience running a family owned manufacturing company, give me a unique perspective on the challenges of many different industries.
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