Christopher A. Manus
Christopher A. Manus
144 N. Los Robles Ave., #4 310.882.8343
Pasadena, CA 91101
EDUCATION:
Degrees Awarded:
June 2005 M.F.A. California State University at Fullerton, GPA: 3.7
Theatre, Professional Actor Training
April 1997 B.S. Indiana Wesleyan University GPA: 3.73
Communication Arts-Speech/Theatre: Major
Biblical Literature: Major
June 1994 A.A. Indian Hills Community College GPA: 3.86
Arts and Sciences
Additional Studies:
August 2001-May 2002 Ball State University 16 Semester Units
August 1992-May 1993 University of Northern Iowa 31 Semester Units
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Especially interested in teaching Stanislavski Technique; Acting Styles; Voice and Movement for the Actor; Theatre Introduction and Script Analysis
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
· Comfortable working independently and in a group atmosphere
· Organized and adept at communicating goals for course work
· Experience working across disciplines in the areas of theatre and film
· Passionate about preparing students for professional work or graduate training
· Intense desire to continue professional work in conjunction with educational responsibilities
· Well-rounded experience in various styles and approaches to performance, including: Acting for the Camera; Elizabethan Performance; Commedia Mask Work; Chekhov; Situational Comedy; Non-linear Theatre; Alexander Technique; Viewpoints; Suzuki; Extreme Voice Use; Singing and Musical Theatre; Yoga; Stage Combat; Fitzmaurice Voice Work; Dialect Training, and Auditioning Techniques
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Azusa Pacific
University, Fall 2009-Fall 2010, Voice & Movement for the Actor
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Communications, Azusa Pacific University,
Spring 2006-Fall 2006, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Public Communication
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre, Chapman University,
Spring 2008-Fall 2009, Theatre and World Cultures
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre and Dance, Citrus College,
Fall 2006-Spring 2009, Voice & Movement for the Actor
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Azusa Pacific
University, Fall 2008, Acting Fundamentals
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre and Dance, Citrus College,
Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Acting Fundamentals I
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Azusa Pacific
University, Fall 2006, Acting Fundamentals
Fulfilled teaching responsibilities for full-time professor on sick leave. Covered four sections of Acting Fundamentals for first four weeks and then upon professor’s return continued to work in a team teaching approach for remainder of semester.
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Azusa Pacific
University, Spring 2006, Acting for the Camera/Sit-Com Project
Teaching Associate, Department of Theatre and Dance, California State University at
Fullerton, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2005, Beginning Acting for Non-Majors
Responsible for: team-teaching with fellow grad-students; preparing syllabi detailing course schedule and assignments; developing exercises and lectures in the area of acting, which included scene study, improvisation, monologue work, discussions of acting theory and practice; evaluating student work and performance in class and assigning semester grades for each student.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Continued):
Teaching Associate, Department of Theatre and Dance, California State University at
Fullerton, Fall 2003-Spring 2005, Introduction to Theatre
Responsible for: team-teaching with fellow grad-students; preparing syllabi detailing course schedule and assignments; preparing lectures and leading discussions on various elements of theatre production and history; supplementing reading of text book with additional presentations and assignments; preparing, administering, and evaluating quizzes and exams over reading and information presented in class; evaluating and assigning grades for written assignments; evaluating student work and assigning semester grades for each student.
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies, Indiana Wesleyan University
Spring 2001, Speech Communication
PROFESSIONAL/RELATED EXPERIENCES:
Adjunct Director, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Azusa Pacific
University, January-March 2009
Directed two one-acts for APU’s A Night of One Acts, which included All In The
Timing and Get.
Graduate Assistant, Department of English, Ball State University,
Fall 2001-Spring 2002
Technical Director/Stage Manager, Department of Theatre, Anderson University,
January-March 2001
Coordinated and supervised the assembly and mounting of professionally designed and constructed scenery, which involved scaling down the scenery pieces and constructing new devices for effective scenery use. Served as stage manager for rehearsals and productions, while supervising and training a student stage manager.
Performing Arts Center Manager, Indiana Wesleyan University,
May 1999–December 2000
Supervised and managed the use of a 1200 seat proscenium theatre, 175 seat recital hall, a black box theatre and various support and classroom spaces. Supervised a student staff of technicians and box office employees. Worked closely with a professional technical director to ensure quality staging and use of the facilities. Coordinated a visiting artist series for university and community enjoyment.
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PROFESSIONAL/RELATED EXPERIENCES (Continued):
Adjunct Director, Department of Communications, Indiana Wesleyan University,
Fall 1997-Spring 1998
Directed and oversaw production of two main-stage shows, including a black box production of Rebel Without A Cause and a proscenium auditorium production of Spoon River Anthology.
Student Tech Director, Department of Communications, Indiana Wesleyan University,
Spring 1995-Spring 1997
Was responsible for designing scenery as well as organizing and supervising students in constructing scenery for five main stage productions, including: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Pride and Prejudice, and Barefoot in the Park.
Assistant Director, Ottumwa Community Theatre
Assisted with direction and production responsibilities for the musical I Do! I Do!
Master Carpenter, Department of Theatre, University of Northern Iowa, Spring 1993.
Worked for the department scene shop assisting with the construction and mounting of all department productions for the semester, including: Hamlet, Born in the RSA, and Starcraft Orion Discovery.
ACHIEVEMENTS/RECOGNITION:
Irene Ryan Regional Semifinalist, KC/ACTF Region VIII, 2005
Over thirty performance credits for screen and stage, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Barefoot in the Park, Pride and Prejudice, Hamlet, and the independent film Dropping In.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request