Libby A Walker
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paladino Casting Freelance Summer 2020-Present
• Book and release talent, observe casting sessions, follow up with confirmed talent and research projects. .
Cyd Levin and Partners Intern Summer 2020
• Assist Cyd Levin and Harold Lewter managing talent, sitting in on client meetings, and watching showcases.
Avalon Artists Group Intern Summer 2019
• Interacted with actors and casting directors; also greeted models and actors for BMG Agency.
• Assisted with screening talent via phone and in person.
• Handled paperwork related to contracts, union regulations, and bookings, and entered auditions into Startracker system.
Casting Intern 2019 – Present
• Serving as production/audition assisting casting agent Darleen Pickering Hummert.
Arte Cafe Hostess 2017 - Present
• Greet and seat customers; take phone orders; manage reservation system; troubleshoot overbookings and manage deliveries.
Admissions Office -- University at Buffalo as Tour Guide and Student Speaker 2016 - 2019
• Lead panel discussions for Accepted Students in Manhattan and Buffalo.
• Guided student tours, and selected as sole student speaker as freshman for Accepted Students Day to 5k+ students.
Camp Ramah Nyack -- Counselor and Office Work Summers 2014 - August 2018
• Supervised educational, spiritual and social activities for girls entering third grade; participate in teen leadership training; directed
performances for kids 8-14.
Teen Kids News (Fox5) 2012 - 2016
• Featured as on camera personality of award-winning program as guest reporter for pre-taped segments.
THEATER ROLES:
University at Buffalo productions 2017 - 2020
• Acted in a devised piece As I Am Now based on A Doll’s House; directed by Emily Powrie/Glo McDonald, and acted as the lead
in The Cherry Orchard as Ranevskaya directed by Bella Poynton/Greg Natale.
• Worked tech positions: deck crew for Zodiaque; dresser for American Idiot, and dresser for Zodiaque Dance Ensemble.
Classic Stage Company NextGen Program 2015 - 2016
• Selected as member of competitive High School teen program with award-winning Off-Broadway theatre company.
• Attended workshops, led behind-the-scenes, developed business skills, and gained insight with theater professionals.
MCC Theater Youth Company Acting Lab 2015 - 2016
• Helped assistant direct the Uncensored production as well as contributed my own writing.
Theater Development Fund Open Doors 2015 - 2016
• Selected for program led by Leigh Silverman, viewing Broadway shows and engaging in talkbacks.
English Speaking Union Shakespeare Monologue Competition 2012 - 2015
• Participated in city wide competition, as winner of Millennium High School as a freshman, junior and senior.
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Method Acting II Teacher’s Assistant Spring 2019
• Selected to assist Professor Maria Horne (Strasberg-trained) with Method Acting Class II for Spring 2019.
University at Buffalo Audition Assistant 2018 - 2020
• Assist program audition selection process by drafting observation notes for incoming BFA acting students with department head
Vincent O’Neill.
24-hour play coordinator 2018 - 2020
• Selected to manage annual student led production marathon performed by students who write, act, and direct pieces.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paladino Casting Freelance Summer 2020-Present
• Book and release talent, observe casting sessions, follow up with confirmed talent and research projects. .
Cyd Levin and Partners Intern Summer 2020
• Assist Cyd Levin and Harold Lewter managing talent, sitting in on client meetings, and watching showcases.
Avalon Artists Group Intern Summer 2019
• Interacted with actors and casting directors; also greeted models and actors for BMG Agency.
• Assisted with screening talent via phone and in person.
• Handled paperwork related to contracts, union regulations, and bookings, and entered auditions into Startracker system.
Casting Intern 2019 – Present
• Serving as production/audition assisting casting agent Darleen Pickering Hummert.
Arte Cafe Hostess 2017 - Present
• Greet and seat customers; take phone orders; manage reservation system; troubleshoot overbookings and manage deliveries.
Admissions Office -- University at Buffalo as Tour Guide and Student Speaker 2016 - 2019
• Lead panel discussions for Accepted Students in Manhattan and Buffalo.
• Guided student tours, and selected as sole student speaker as freshman for Accepted Students Day to 5k+ students.
Camp Ramah Nyack -- Counselor and Office Work Summers 2014 - August 2018
• Supervised educational, spiritual and social activities for girls entering third grade; participate in teen leadership training; directed
performances for kids 8-14.
Teen Kids News (Fox5) 2012 - 2016
• Featured as on camera personality of award-winning program as guest reporter for pre-taped segments.
THEATER ROLES:
University at Buffalo productions 2017 - 2020
• Acted in a devised piece As I Am Now based on A Doll’s House; directed by Emily Powrie/Glo McDonald, and acted as the lead
in The Cherry Orchard as Ranevskaya directed by Bella Poynton/Greg Natale.
• Worked tech positions: deck crew for Zodiaque; dresser for American Idiot, and dresser for Zodiaque Dance Ensemble.
Classic Stage Company NextGen Program 2015 - 2016
• Selected as member of competitive High School teen program with award-winning Off-Broadway theatre company.
• Attended workshops, led behind-the-scenes, developed business skills, and gained insight with theater professionals.
MCC Theater Youth Company Acting Lab 2015 - 2016
• Helped assistant direct the Uncensored production as well as contributed my own writing.
Theater Development Fund Open Doors 2015 - 2016
• Selected for program led by Leigh Silverman, viewing Broadway shows and engaging in talkbacks.
English Speaking Union Shakespeare Monologue Competition 2012 - 2015
• Participated in city wide competition, as winner of Millennium High School as a freshman, junior and senior.
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Method Acting II Teacher’s Assistant Spring 2019
• Selected to assist Professor Maria Horne (Strasberg-trained) with Method Acting Class II for Spring 2019.
University at Buffalo Audition Assistant 2018 - 2020
• Assist program audition selection process by drafting observation notes for incoming BFA acting students with department head
Vincent O’Neill.
24-hour play coordinator 2018 - 2020
• Selected to manage annual student led production marathon performed by students who write, act, and direct pieces.