Jacqueline Byrne Resume
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Jacqueline Byrne Resume

Jacqueline Byrne
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Education
Chapman University, College of Performing Arts Orange, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies Expected Graduation May 2022
GPA: 3.94, Provost List Fall 2018
Relevant Coursework Includes: Foundations Course on Women Playwrights, Creating Theatre from Page to Stage, Introduction to Performing Techniques, Introduction to Theatre Technology, Theatre Practicum on Dracula.

Phillips Exeter Academy
Awarded High Honors: Winter 2017, Higher Honors: Fall 2017, Winter 2018 Highest Honors: Spring 2018.

Relevant Experience
Chapman University
Chapman Theatre Department; Advanced Directing Class, Cast Member
? Acted in "A Thousands Words" as "June" with a cast of nine people.

Chapman on Broadway, Cast Member
? Acted and sang in cabaret show of the album “I Could Use a Drink” for student-run theatre organization. ? Performed solo song, “If I Had You”.
? Collaborated with a cast of fifteen and directors to develop characters and create plots between each song.

Beyond Stage, Cast Member
? Perfomed as "Phoebe" from "Friends" in "Netflyx the Musical"

Phillips Exeter Academy DRAMAT Exeter, NH
Board member May 2017 – June 2018
? Lead student theatre organization of over one hundred participating members.
? Co-directed twenty students in the organization’s first fully-realized production; Heathers: The Musical.
? Authorized performances by reviewing the script, assisting with casting, providing feedback during rehearsals.
? Produced several shows. Coordinated lighting and props. Ensured communication between members and faculty, ran meetings.

DRAMAT Actor/Director/Producer September 2014 – June 2018
? Participated as an actor, stage crew member, director or producer in over 15 productions.
Department of Theatre, Cast Member December 2015 – June 2018
? Performed leading roles in The Rimers of Eldritch (“Patsy”) and The Liar (“Clarice”). Member of ensembles ranging from twelve to twenty-four performers in five other productions.
? Familiarized with set design and construction through building, painting and deconstructing the set during every production.

Leadership and Volunteer
Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter, NH
Children's Music Lessons, Member
?Taught individual voice lessons in vocal warm ups, rhythm, and music reading to a 9 year old girl through another community service music club for children.

Exonians Against Sexual Assault Exeter, NH
Board Member September 2016 – June 2018
? Taught material in health classes and led discussions on sexual assault. Acted as liaison between administration and students. Planned events and brought in speakers.
Children’s Choir Instructor Exeter, NH
Co-Head September 2015 – March 2017
? Taught weekly lessons in music, scales, performing and dance for ten-fifteen local children and arranged concerts.

Skills
Proficient in french, proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Office, excellent research and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication, works well in teams.