Eleanor Resume
Eleanor Howell-Shryock
CAREER SUMMARY
Arts Educator and Manager experienced in live-event management and arts education. Led and designed for teams dedicated to producing large-scale theatrical entertainment for audiences of 100-800. Experienced as educator in camp and classroom settings for ages 5-16. Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking, planning, and execution, as well as energetic and friendly interactions with youth and public. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can expedite and improve processes, spread creativity, and calm the work of stressful and fast-paced projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM - Seattle, WA
Education Assistant
Designed and presented arts programming to encourage teen and family engagement within the Seattle Art Museum. Promoted greater arts literacy and access for Seattle youth.
• Acted as liaison between museum and off-site programs to ensure clear communication and program support.
• Curated safe spaces for judgement free self-expression, art creation and discussion for youth (aged 5-16).
• Facilitated and taught lesson-plans that empowered youth to think critically and interact with their community
through art and art-making.
Education Intern – Teen and Family Programs February - June 2019
• Researched art in museum’s collection to create and present youth tours that teach core art principles or ideas.
• Crafted art activities that led to continued learning through creative expression and connection to tour themes.
• Promoted and enriched events through outreach and connecting with community organizations.
STONE SOUP THEATER - Seattle, WA
Education Assistant
Spurred the creativity of young performers (4-14 years) over week-long camps through use of improv and acting exercises. Ended each week with the performance of a short play starring our campers.
• Kept young performers engaged and on task through positive and kind interactions.
• Provided additional care and entertaining activities for children in after-care.
• Swiftly dealt with any concerns raised by parents to ensure the safety of all campers.
Freelance Stage Manager – Various Cities
Logistical and organizational leader for various theatrical productions and corporate tradeshow events. Venues include the Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and ACT Lab. Compiled and disseminated production information, oversaw the safety and operation of technical elements, and created backstage operations to fit production demands.
• Found and trained volunteers in accepted industry procedures to ensure future qualified staff.
• Increased attendance and donations through the planning and staffing of successful promotional events.
• Headed off potential conflicts by regularly seeking out and listening to concerns of cast and crew.
• Prepped talent and corporate speakers, ensuring they were ready and relaxed for their performances.
• Made efficient use of short rehearsal time, prioritizing moments that were most important to clients.
• Entrusted to work out the necessary sequencing and safety requirements of highly technical elements,
including the use of trap doors. Worked with young performers to ensure their comfort and ease.
• Ensured comfort and trust of teams by maintaining a hospitable, welcoming, and organized rehearsal spaces.
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER - Chicago, IL
Stage Crew
Recognized for my work ethic and indispensable knowledge of the production as a temporary Stage Management Intern, I was hired to stay on in an expanded role for the entirety of the production.
• Ensured safety of cast and crew by running frequent checks of automated scenery.
• Quickly problem-solved performance irregularities and communicated changes to effected cast and crew.
THE EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER CENTER - Waterford, CT
Scenic Associate
Created visual renderings to aid in the presentation of playwrights’ visions for their plays. Researched the mood, history, and locations of plays and their influences to design unique theoretical stage sets.
• Designed renderings of stage sets using Photoshop.
• Shopped for and built props and scenic pieces used for staged readings, adhering to a small budget.
UNIVERSITY PRODUCTIONS, Ann Arbor, MI
Production Assistant
Designed schedules for department auditions. Crafted itineraries planned meetings with local departments, and acted as guide for guest directors and designers. Hung, focused, and maintained lighting fixtures for stage productions and school events.
• Managed large-scale university events, including graduations, ensuring the proper timing and location of speakers’ entrances, musical performances, and scenery movements.
MILLBROOK PLAYHOUSE, Ann Arbor, MI
Scenic Painter and Carpenter/Scenic Designer
Crafted and built props and scenery for a fast-paced 8-show summer season. Designed scenery for children’s shows.
• Demonstrated proficiency with hand tools, electric saws, and other common building materials.
• Painted scenery to resemble realistic surfaces including brick, stone, wood, and other common surfaces.
• Stayed well with allotted budget through creative refurbishing of items and economic labor allocation.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor, MI April 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production for Theatre, Minor in Art History
Honors/Awards: Earl V. Moore Award (Awarded to one outstanding graduate of the Drama Department), University Honors (GPA 3.5 or Above)
Eleanor Howell-Shryock
CAREER SUMMARY
Arts Educator and Manager experienced in live-event management and arts education. Led and designed for teams dedicated to producing large-scale theatrical entertainment for audiences of 100-800. Experienced as educator in camp and classroom settings for ages 5-16. Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking, planning, and execution, as well as energetic and friendly interactions with youth and public. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can expedite and improve processes, spread creativity, and calm the work of stressful and fast-paced projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM - Seattle, WA
Education Assistant
Designed and presented arts programming to encourage teen and family engagement within the Seattle Art Museum. Promoted greater arts literacy and access for Seattle youth.
• Acted as liaison between museum and off-site programs to ensure clear communication and program support.
• Curated safe spaces for judgement free self-expression, art creation and discussion for youth (aged 5-16).
• Facilitated and taught lesson-plans that empowered youth to think critically and interact with their community
through art and art-making.
Education Intern – Teen and Family Programs February - June 2019
• Researched art in museum’s collection to create and present youth tours that teach core art principles or ideas.
• Crafted art activities that led to continued learning through creative expression and connection to tour themes.
• Promoted and enriched events through outreach and connecting with community organizations.
STONE SOUP THEATER - Seattle, WA
Education Assistant
Spurred the creativity of young performers (4-14 years) over week-long camps through use of improv and acting exercises. Ended each week with the performance of a short play starring our campers.
• Kept young performers engaged and on task through positive and kind interactions.
• Provided additional care and entertaining activities for children in after-care.
• Swiftly dealt with any concerns raised by parents to ensure the safety of all campers.
Freelance Stage Manager – Various Cities
Logistical and organizational leader for various theatrical productions and corporate tradeshow events. Venues include the Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and ACT Lab. Compiled and disseminated production information, oversaw the safety and operation of technical elements, and created backstage operations to fit production demands.
• Found and trained volunteers in accepted industry procedures to ensure future qualified staff.
• Increased attendance and donations through the planning and staffing of successful promotional events.
• Headed off potential conflicts by regularly seeking out and listening to concerns of cast and crew.
• Prepped talent and corporate speakers, ensuring they were ready and relaxed for their performances.
• Made efficient use of short rehearsal time, prioritizing moments that were most important to clients.
• Entrusted to work out the necessary sequencing and safety requirements of highly technical elements,
including the use of trap doors. Worked with young performers to ensure their comfort and ease.
• Ensured comfort and trust of teams by maintaining a hospitable, welcoming, and organized rehearsal spaces.
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER - Chicago, IL
Stage Crew
Recognized for my work ethic and indispensable knowledge of the production as a temporary Stage Management Intern, I was hired to stay on in an expanded role for the entirety of the production.
• Ensured safety of cast and crew by running frequent checks of automated scenery.
• Quickly problem-solved performance irregularities and communicated changes to effected cast and crew.
THE EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER CENTER - Waterford, CT
Scenic Associate
Created visual renderings to aid in the presentation of playwrights’ visions for their plays. Researched the mood, history, and locations of plays and their influences to design unique theoretical stage sets.
• Designed renderings of stage sets using Photoshop.
• Shopped for and built props and scenic pieces used for staged readings, adhering to a small budget.
UNIVERSITY PRODUCTIONS, Ann Arbor, MI
Production Assistant
Designed schedules for department auditions. Crafted itineraries planned meetings with local departments, and acted as guide for guest directors and designers. Hung, focused, and maintained lighting fixtures for stage productions and school events.
• Managed large-scale university events, including graduations, ensuring the proper timing and location of speakers’ entrances, musical performances, and scenery movements.
MILLBROOK PLAYHOUSE, Ann Arbor, MI
Scenic Painter and Carpenter/Scenic Designer
Crafted and built props and scenery for a fast-paced 8-show summer season. Designed scenery for children’s shows.
• Demonstrated proficiency with hand tools, electric saws, and other common building materials.
• Painted scenery to resemble realistic surfaces including brick, stone, wood, and other common surfaces.
• Stayed well with allotted budget through creative refurbishing of items and economic labor allocation.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor, MI April 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production for Theatre, Minor in Art History
Honors/Awards: Earl V. Moore Award (Awarded to one outstanding graduate of the Drama Department), University Honors (GPA 3.5 or Above)