Writer | Creative Director
KELLEY ZINGE Littleton, CO 80127 | ------------
Writer | Creative Director ------------/
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PROFILE & HIGHLIGHTS
Inspired creative with unending ideas and a passion for writing for children’s and educational productions. Over 20 years’ experience as a writer for television and theater has proven I have the discipline to adapt to changing trends, prioritize projects, effectively interact with diverse personalities, and contribute strong verbal and written communication skills in collaborative environments. Owner and manager of businesses with developed skills in project management, coaching and teambuilding, and driving strategic initiatives from concept, to proposal, to implementation. Actress, vocalist, director, producer, recording artist, and Pilates professional understanding all aspects of creative production.
Management Highlights
? Director of local musicals, plays, and youth theater
? Small-business owner/ manager for a 400-member+ studio
? Freelance producer, writer, vocalist, and Pilates instructor
? Writing, directing, producing full productions
Professional Instruction / Coaching
? Teaching Artistic Director for children’s theater; taught Theater Management to college interns & acting for children
? Voice teacher, musical theater instructor, audition coach
Key Accomplishments
? Master Artist, Sol Via Arts Organization, (2012 – 2016)
? Writer of 11 Kids Planet television episodes (original contract awarded for 5 episodes)
? Producer for over 10 children’s productions and countless programs for adults.
? Produced audio book/musical lesson for Ronald McDonald houses published nation-wide.
? Contracted freelance writer for numerous musicals.
Professional Links
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Directed, Wrote, Produced Musicals with 30-100 Cast Members (1999-Present)
? Wrote and directed many original plays and musicals for Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre, Harmony: A Colorado Chorale and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin.
? “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” Hamilton Recital Hall at University of Denver (2012)
? Harmony: A Colorado Chorale: “Neverland” (2003), “Fairly Tall Tales” (2005), “Letters Home” (2007) – playwright
? “Pirates in School: An Adaptation of Pirates of Penzeance” – playwright (2001)
Writing & Research Roles
? Kids Planet, CIC Media – television (2018)
? “Lullaby for Ella Vi” – audiobook (2017)
? Blog-writing including Kellyisms (2018-present)
? “Classical versus Contemporary Pilates: Why Can’t We All Get Along?” – article (2018)
? “In Defense of Lillian Hellman” – essay (2017)
GENERAL MANAGER / INSTRUCTOR | Club Pilates, Ken Caryl and Greenwood Village Dec 2002 to Present
Director of operations for a successful Pilates Studio business with multiple locations in 2016 managing 15-20 staff and volunteers and raised member accounts from 120 to 400+. Certified Pilates Instructor and Pilates Rehab Practitioner.
As a freelance Instructor, contracted with medical practitioners, studios, and athletic clubs for rehabilitation services.
THEATRE / MOVEMENT INSTRUCTOR | Omar D. Blair School Jul 2013 to Jun 2015
Energetic instructor for 800+ students at a neighborhood charter school providing a comprehensive academic program. Spearheaded drama department’s 1st ever participation in the Denver Shakespeare Festival.
SKILLS & EDUCATION
Project Management | Developmental Editing & Proofreading | Content, Tone, & Consistency | Advertising | Television Writing
Sales | Training & Coaching | Presentation | Marketing | Creative Direction | Business Development | Freelance Contracting
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Screenwriting and TV, Stephens College (2017)
4 workshops at Jim Henson Studios with Hollywood writers
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre, Stephens College (2017)
Related coursework: 10-week internship at Okoboji Summer Theater
KELLEY ZINGE Littleton, CO 80127 | ------------
Writer | Creative Director ------------/
------------ | ------------/in/kelleyczinge
PROFILE & HIGHLIGHTS
Inspired creative with unending ideas and a passion for writing for children’s and educational productions. Over 20 years’ experience as a writer for television and theater has proven I have the discipline to adapt to changing trends, prioritize projects, effectively interact with diverse personalities, and contribute strong verbal and written communication skills in collaborative environments. Owner and manager of businesses with developed skills in project management, coaching and teambuilding, and driving strategic initiatives from concept, to proposal, to implementation. Actress, vocalist, director, producer, recording artist, and Pilates professional understanding all aspects of creative production.
Management Highlights
? Director of local musicals, plays, and youth theater
? Small-business owner/ manager for a 400-member+ studio
? Freelance producer, writer, vocalist, and Pilates instructor
? Writing, directing, producing full productions
Professional Instruction / Coaching
? Teaching Artistic Director for children’s theater; taught Theater Management to college interns & acting for children
? Voice teacher, musical theater instructor, audition coach
Key Accomplishments
? Master Artist, Sol Via Arts Organization, (2012 – 2016)
? Writer of 11 Kids Planet television episodes (original contract awarded for 5 episodes)
? Producer for over 10 children’s productions and countless programs for adults.
? Produced audio book/musical lesson for Ronald McDonald houses published nation-wide.
? Contracted freelance writer for numerous musicals.
Professional Links
------------/ | ------------/kelleyczinge | ------------/kelleyizms
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Directed, Wrote, Produced Musicals with 30-100 Cast Members (1999-Present)
? Wrote and directed many original plays and musicals for Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre, Harmony: A Colorado Chorale and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin.
? “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” Hamilton Recital Hall at University of Denver (2012)
? Harmony: A Colorado Chorale: “Neverland” (2003), “Fairly Tall Tales” (2005), “Letters Home” (2007) – playwright
? “Pirates in School: An Adaptation of Pirates of Penzeance” – playwright (2001)
Writing & Research Roles
? Kids Planet, CIC Media – television (2018)
? “Lullaby for Ella Vi” – audiobook (2017)
? Blog-writing including Kellyisms (2018-present)
? “Classical versus Contemporary Pilates: Why Can’t We All Get Along?” – article (2018)
? “In Defense of Lillian Hellman” – essay (2017)
GENERAL MANAGER / INSTRUCTOR | Club Pilates, Ken Caryl and Greenwood Village Dec 2002 to Present
Director of operations for a successful Pilates Studio business with multiple locations in 2016 managing 15-20 staff and volunteers and raised member accounts from 120 to 400+. Certified Pilates Instructor and Pilates Rehab Practitioner.
As a freelance Instructor, contracted with medical practitioners, studios, and athletic clubs for rehabilitation services.
THEATRE / MOVEMENT INSTRUCTOR | Omar D. Blair School Jul 2013 to Jun 2015
Energetic instructor for 800+ students at a neighborhood charter school providing a comprehensive academic program. Spearheaded drama department’s 1st ever participation in the Denver Shakespeare Festival.
SKILLS & EDUCATION
Project Management | Developmental Editing & Proofreading | Content, Tone, & Consistency | Advertising | Television Writing
Sales | Training & Coaching | Presentation | Marketing | Creative Direction | Business Development | Freelance Contracting
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Screenwriting and TV, Stephens College (2017)
4 workshops at Jim Henson Studios with Hollywood writers
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre, Stephens College (2017)
Related coursework: 10-week internship at Okoboji Summer Theater