Michael Hall
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Michael Hall

Michael Hall
1779 Greenbriar Court; Yardley, PA 19067
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SUMMARY:
Passionate about the entertainment industry. Have many years of onstage and backstage experience. Produced a number of short films including casting, directing, lighting, and editing. Skilled at providing outstanding service to customers, as well as to co-workers. Thrive on working in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Highly adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn. Punctual, sincere, and enthusiastic.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

WALT DISNEY WORLD, Lake BuenaVista, FL
Disney College Internship Program - Attractions Cast Member January – July 2018
• Received Disney training in service and guest satisfaction.
• Managed ride operations in one of Disney’s highest volume Magic Kingdom attractions: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Roller Coaster.
• Provided exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable service to adults and children.
• Utilized effective communication skills in performing crowd control and insuring guest safety, while keeping the Disney magic alive.
• Demonstrated energetic work attitude, teamwork, creative thinking, and problem solving, as well as my knowledge of all things Disney.

NETFLIX; MARVEL; LANDLINE PRODUCTIONS, New York, NY
Freelance Film and Television Production Assistant 2016 - 2017
• Assisted in the production of television shows and films, both on set and on location, including Marvel’s “Luke Cage” web television series.
• Responsible for knowing and keeping track of all participants, including performers, stand-ins, and crew.
• Communicated via walkie-talkie to the entire crew of status updates and relaying what’s happening.
• Managed crowd control to ensure shooting did not get disrupted.
• Personally delivered the entire day’s filming to remote post-production facilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility, stamina, and reliability by performing whatever tasks were needed, and working long and irregular hours.

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE: STAR CATCHERS THEATRE CAMP, New Hope, PA
Assistant Director & Stage Manager Summers 2013- 2016
• Oversaw all lighting, sound cues, and scene transitions. Provided directorial input for actors, assisted in choreographing dances, and provided blocking direction. Kept track of all major set pieces, costumes, and props.

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE/ BRIDGE ST. FOUNDATION, New Hope, PA
Public Relations Intern Spring 2013
• Worked to enhance Playhouse relations with local communities by canvassing local businesses and representing Playhouse at neighborhood and promotional events.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
• Adobe Premiere Pro; Microsoft Office Suite; Apple Final Cut; Photoshop; After Effects.
• Muhlenberg Theatre Association and Live in Color performance group; Solebury High School Theater Program.
• Additional on-stage skills include: impressions of celebrities and fictional characters, performing magic, on-stage sword/swashbuckling combat, improv, and comedy.

EDUCATION:
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
• B.A., Media Communications 2017
• Heavy concentration in Film Production and Theater
University of London at Goldsmiths Fall 2015
• Intensively studied London, Irish, and Shakespearean theater.