Curriculum Vitae Caroline Yacono

Caroline YaconoCurriculum Vitae

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Union Affiliations: Actors’ Equity Association

Education

The University of Memphis Memphis, TNMFA- Lighting Design, May 2003

Point Park University Pittsburgh, PAConservatory of Performing ArtsBA- Musical Theatre & Production Design, May 2000

Teaching Experience, Workshops & Lectures

2006, 2014 New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts Bloomfield, NJ

Ready, Set, Act! 1 Section / 11 weeks / 3rd Grade

Tween Musical Theatre Workshop1 Section / 11 weeks / Middle School

Creative DramaticsSubstitute / Grades 1-2

2012-2013 Essex Fells Foundation for Educational ExcellenceEssex Fells, NJ

Musical Theatre Intensive Workshop2 Sections / 9 weeks w/ Performance / Grades K-61 Section / 8 weeks w/Performance / Grades 3-6

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2007-2013 Gas Lamp Players Academy of Performing ArtsGlen Ridge, NJ

Musical Theatre Intensive Workshop / Creative Dramatics / Dance1 Week w/ Performance Character Matters / Grades K-8 1 Section / Grades 2-410 Weeks w/ Performance Aesop’s Fables/ Ages 4-7Mini Annie and Mini Peter-Pan / Pre-K-3 GradesActing Instructor Summer Camp 2010Dance and Acting Instructor Summer Camp 2011/12Mini Lion King and Mini Jungle Book / 1-3 Grades1 Week w / Performance Munchkin Mediation / 1-3 Grades

2010-2011 Sharron Miller Academy of Performing Arts

Montclair, NJMusical Theatre Workshop / DanceIn association with The Children’s Institute10 weeks/ Musical Theatre / Autistic Children ages 14-15

In association with The Montclair Board of Education Arts Initiative at Watchung Elementary School6-10 weeks / Musical Theatre Workshop / 1-5th Grade / 1 Sections

In association with East Orange School DistrictDione Warwick Institute and Ecole Toussaint Louverture1-3 classes per month for 1 semester / Basic Contemporary Jazz and Ballet / Grade 1 / 3 Sections

1-3 classes per month for 1 semester / Basic Contemporary Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Hip-Hop / Grade 5 / 1 Section

2006-2007, 2010 Luna Stage Montclair, NJStorybook Dramatics / Drama5 Sections / Storybooks / Ages 4-6

In association with the Montclair Board of Education Arts Initiative ProgramWatchung Elementary, Edgemont Elementary and Rand Elementary1-3 classes per month for 1 semester / 2 Sections / Grade 21-3 classes per month for 1 semester / 3 Sections / Grade 4

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2008 Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, NYVisual Arts4 months as Permanent Substitute Teacher / Grades 9-12

2005-2008 The Town School New York, NYLighting Design and Technical Theatre4 Sections / Grade 8

2005-2008 Vital Theatre New York, NY

Production Design / Scenic PaintingIn association with Fordham High School for the Arts

Bronx, NY6 Section / 6 Workshops / Grades 9-12

2006-2007 The Morris County School of TechnologyDenville, NJ

Scenic Design10 Workshops / Grades 9-12

2005-2006 Greenwich Academy Greenwich, CTProduction Design and Scenic Painting2 Workshops / Grades 4-9

2003 The Tennessee State Thespians Conference Memphis, TN

Lighting Design2 Lectures / Grades 9-12

2001-2002 The University of Memphis Memphis, TNIntroduction to Theatre- Adjunct

3 Sections / Bachelor Degree Candidates

1999 The Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Pittsburgh, PA

Lighting Design and Stage CraftIn association with Seton La Salle High School 15 Workshops / Grades 9-12

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Directing and Producing Experience 2007-2009, 2013 The Gas Lamp Players Glen Ridge, NJ

Director / Charge Scenic and Production Designer The Wizard of Oz, Seussical, The King and I, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Beauty and the Beast, Alice In Wonderland

2012 The 27nth Annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts Saxonburg, PA

Concordia Lutheran Ministry Cabot, PAProducer / Director / Production DesignerThe Man in the Window: The Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

2011-12 John Chatterton Presents, Inc. New York, NYPayan Theatre, Roy Arias Studios

Director / Production DesignerThe Dying of the Light, Life Theater: A Night at the Theatre, The Man in the Window: The Building of the Brooklyn Bridge (World Premiere)

2010 Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJDirector / Production Designer / Production ManagerHalloween & Haunted House- Private Party (3 spaces)

2010 Running Rabbit Family Theatre Montclair, NJCo-ProducerPinocchio

2009-2010 Pushcart Players Verona, NJDirector / Production DesignSeussical, Aladdin (at the YMHA of North Jersey), Seussical, Good Grief, Charlie Brown! (an adaptation) (St. Rose of Lima, Short Hills)

2009 Montclair Township Montclair, NJ Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Director / Production Concept / Production Designer excluding Sound Design / Production Manager

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Haunted House Spooktacular Extravaganza

1999 Open Stage Theatre Co. Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Director Coup/Clucks

Stage Experience Voice: Mezzo Soprano, Hair: Auburn, Eyes: Green, Height: 5’-0”, Weight 120 lbs.

Running Rabbit Family Theatre Montclair, NJ2004 Treasure Island

Pirate (performed in song, dance, spoken word and American Sign Language)

2004 CinderellaThe Fairy Godmother

The University of Memphis Memphis, TN2003 The Crucible

Susanna Walcott

GALPAL Productions Pittsburgh, PA1998 The Last Summer at Bluefish Cove

Donna

Scream-weaver Productions Pittsburgh, PA1997 Silo X

Mad Scientist, Execution Victim

The Pittsburgh Playhouse Pittsburgh, PA1996 Alice in Bed

The Nurse

1995 Alice in Wonderland The Dormouse, Two of Hearts

The University of California California, PA1995 Fiddler on the Roof

Chava

1995 Our TownDead Woman

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Commercial ExperienceAfter Image Productions Memphis, TN

2002 The Memphis Humane Society (Locally Televised)Dog Handler

Design and Production Experience

2014 Freespace Dance (at Montclair Yoga) Montclair, NJLighting Designer and Consultant40+ Showcase

2012-2014 Raritan Valley Community College Raritan, NJLighting DesignerStudent Faculty Dance Concerts, 2012 Benefit Concert Freespace Dance Co., 2014 Faculty Concert / Student Concert

2009-2014 Sharron Miller Academy of Performing ArtsMontclair, NJ

Lighting and Sound Designer6 Annual Benefit Concerts in Association with the Renaissance School

2014 New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts, Encore SeriesBloomfield, NJ

Scenic DesignerHairspray

2012-2013 Gas Lamp Inc. Glen Ridge, NJProduction ManagerThe Secret Garden

Lighting DesignerAnnie

Lighting and Scenic DesignerJust So, Gas Lamp Lights Broadway Parts 1 & 2

2013 Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NYScenic Designer

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God See’s Dog

2013 Hillside Elementary School Montclair, NJLighting DesignerFirst Annual Student Showcase Dance Concert

2012 Montclair State University Montclair, NJLighting Designer and Production Manager / Assistant to Community Relations Department Head for EventConvocation Ceremonies (Scheduled and Oversaw the Installation of the Outdoor Stage and Various Equipment and Production Companies for the Event as well as Designing and hiring Electrics Crew)

2007-2011 Yass Hakoshima Mime Theatre Montclair, NJLighting Designer4 performances at First Night Montclair, 1 performance at Sussex County Community College and at 2 performances at The Alvin Ailey Theatre in NYC, Special Feature on NJN State of the Arts in 2011 recorded and aired the showing at the Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield, NJ

2004-2011 Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJLighting DesignerJazz for Art Education Gala, Jazz for Arts Sake, Art in Bloom (Annual Event), The Andy Warhol Factory Party

Lighting Design AssistantThe Black & White Gala, Art in Bloom (Annual Event),

An Affair to Remember starring Bebe Neuwirth

2007-2008 Irondale Ensemble Brooklyn, NYLighting Designer911: Voices Unheard, London Cries (World Premiere)

2005-2006, 2008 The Midtown International Theatre Festival New York, NY

Festival Lighting Designer (5 repertory designs with hundreds of acts using the plots)

2005- 2006, 2008 Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, NYLighting Designer and Scenic Designer

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Bang Bang you’re Dead, Pinocchio, The Me Nobody Knows

2005-2008 The Town School New York, NYLighting DesignerThe Wizard of Oz, Stage Struck, The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Crazy for You

2004-2008 The Julliard School New York, NY Production Over-hire: Electrics / Lighting Department

2003-2004, 2008 12 Miles West Theatre Co. Montclair, NJ Lighting Designer Fit to Be Tied, Séance, Darkness to Light (World Premiere)

Lighting Designer & Scenic Designer The Legend of Robin Hood, The Velveteen Rabbit, Rumpelstiltskin

Production Over-hire: Technical Director, Master Electrician

2007 The Cherry Lane Theatre New York, NY

Lighting DesignerCycle (World Premiere)

2004-2006 Running Rabbit Family Theatre Montclair, NJScenic DesignerCinderella, The Cow and the Beanstalk

Lighting DesignerTreasure Island

2006-2007 The Morris County School of Technology Denville, NJScenic Designer / Advisory Council MemberThe Trojan Women, She Stoops to Conquer

2006-2007 The Workshop Theatre Co. New York, NYLighting DesignerNiya Tey Soung (World Premiere), Macbeth

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2003-2007 Luna Stage Montclair, NJLighting Designer The American Project (World Premiere), The Normals (World Premiere), Director's Lab 2006, Director's Lab 2007, The Digital Café Tour Live at Luna Stage, Nocturne

Production Over-hire: Master Electrician, Carpentry, Charge Scenic Artist

2003-2007 Theatre for the New City New York, NYLighting Designer Ring of Death (World Premiere), Waiting: a trilogy (World Premiere)

2006 The Fringe Festival New York, NYLighting DesignerSuburban Story

2004-2006 The Kasser Theatre Montclair, NJProduction Over-hire: Master Electrician

Susan Marshall Dance Co., Bill T. Jones Dance Co.

2003-2006 Vital Theatre Co. New York, NY Lighting Designer The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey, Idiot’s Delight, Dear Vienna (World Premiere), Vital Signs 9, Shakin the Mess Outa Misery, Vital Children’s Theatre: Cocus & Doot, As You Like It, The Bully

2005 Wings Theatre New York, NYLighting DesignerThe Production Co.’s Falling Petals (American Premiere)

2005 New Perspectives Theatre Co. New York, NYIn association with Long Island University

Lighting DesignerAutobiographical Voices: Getting to the Core

2004 Playwrights Horizons New York, NYProduction Over-hire: Electrics Department

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2004 Radio City Music Hall & Fox Network New York, NYSet Dresser (assistant to the art director and production designer)Fashion Rocks (The first annual)

2003 Buckman Performing Arts Center Memphis, TN Lighting Designer Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble 2003 Spring Concert, Voices of the South: A Place of Enchantment

2003 Memphis Black Repertory Theatre Memphis, TNMaster ElectricianJar the Floor

2000-2003 The University of Memphis Memphis, TNLighting Designer Flyin’ West, Alan Ayckbourn’s House of House & Garden, Objects Removed, Just Out, Legacy

Lighting & Scenic Designer Legacy

Scenic Designer The Shape of Things

2002 TheatreWorks Memphis, TN Lighting Designer Voices of the South & Project Motion: Present Present

2002 Lester Hamburg Studio at City Theatre Pittsburgh, PA Lighting Designer The Absolute Pitts: A Pitiful Day in the Neighborhood

2000-2001 Circuit Playhouse Memphis, TN Lighting DesignerViolet, All I Really Need to Know I Learned inKindergarten, Pinocchio, Sander’s Family Christmas, Mambo Mouth, I Love You! You’re Perfect! Now Change!, Amy’s View

Lighting and Sound Designer

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Stop Kiss

1994-2000 The Pittsburgh Playhouse Pittsburgh, PALighting Designer Sure Thing, Two Éclairs, The Field, Stress Test Hr 51, Steve Martin’s Wasp, American Tropical, Can Can, Haiku, Watermelon Boats, The Man Who Couldn’t Dance, Date With a Stranger, What We Do With It

Scenic Designer and Projections DesignerThe Hobbit

Production Crew: Deck Crew, Sound Op, Front of House

1999 The Jewish Community Center Pittsburgh, PA Lighting Designer An American Daughter

1999 Flexitrol Lighting Co. Pittsburgh, PAAssistant Lighting Designer Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Show

1999 Seton La Salle High School Pittsburgh, PALighting Designer and Technical DirectorMack & Mabel

1998 Performance Space 122 New York, NYAssistant Scenic Designer Squonk’s Big Smorgasbordwunderwerk

Stage Management Experience

2004 Luna Stage Montclair, NJStage Manager (*AEA)*Immoral Imperatives (World Premiere)

1998-2000 The Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Co. Pittsburgh, PA

Stage Manager (*AEA)*Faith Healer, *Juno and the Paycock

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1994-2000 The Pittsburgh Playhouse Pittsburgh, PAStage Manager (*AEA)*Baby, Dancing at Lughnasa, Women’s Work, The Revenge of Women’s Work

Assistant Stage Manager *Pig (called run of the show), *The Zoo Story, *Krapp’s Last Tape, *The Heiress, The Miracle Worker

1998 The Sixth Annual Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance FestivalPittsburgh, PA

Festival Stage Manager

Staff Positions

2005-2008 Luna Stage (AEA) Montclair, NJProduction Manager

2000-2003 The University of Memphis Memphis, TNGraduate Lighting Assistant (2000/02)Graduate Scene Shop Assistant (2002/03)

2000-2001 Playhouse on the Square & Memphis, TN Circuit Playhouse (Both AEA)

Lighting Design & Electrics Intern

1997-2000 The Pittsburgh Playhouse (Rep Co.-AEA) Pittsburgh, PAScene Shop Apprentice (1997/99)Lighting Apprentice (1998/00)

Theatrical Consultation and Installation

2014 Montclair Yoga in Montclair, NJ I met with Freespace Dance Executives to assess the studio space, review and order lighting equipment and hardware to install permanent hanging positions in the studio. After the hardware and equipment was purchased I installed everything with a small crew.

2010 St. Rose of Lima Middle School in Short Hills, NJ During my second year as the director for the eighth grade musical production, produced by Pushcart Players in Verona, NJ, I produced a technical evaluation for architectural

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changes and a lighting / acoustic equipment wish list for proposed renovations to the school administration for the gymnasium which also doubles as their performance space.2009-10 Luna Stage formerly Montclair, NJ currently West Orange, NJ Consultation with Luna Stage concerned their move from Montclair, NJ to a new building being renovated in West Orange, NJ. I reviewed the plans for the new spaces and conferred with the engineers concerning installation of a grid for hanging equipment and scenery, and assessed the functionality of the placement of items like power switches and the theatres dimming, electronic protocol and sound systems to make the new space quiet, efficient and easy for the multiple staff and departments that will come to use the space and equipment. I also consulted with staff concerning assets including scenic items, costumes, props and electrics to move or to be disposed.

2008 Gas Lamp Players Glen Ridge, NJ and the Glen Ridge Middle School I met with GLP executives, school administrators and teachers and did a consultation concerning safety procedures for rigging, lighting and backstage management for multiple groups utilizing the middle school auditorium and equipment. I also produced working Ground Plans of the Stage and the Auditorium for the organizations and Labeled the Circuitry on the House Electrics.

2006 Vital Theatre (NYC) and Fordham High School for the Arts (The Bronx) I met with Vital executives and FHS administrators and teachers concerning safety, acoustics, lighting and rigging in the auditorium at Fordham High School. There was deterioration on line sets and in equipment due to the lack of use and maintenance over a course of several decades.

SkillsActing / Singing / Dancing/ Directing / Producing / Production Design & Management / Basic Piano, ability to read music / Gymnastics / Puppetry / Beginning Balloon Animal Maker / Many Athletics including Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Roller Blading, Billiards, Swimming & Bicycling / Beginning American Sign Language / Commercial Art / Poetry / Published Photographer / NJ License (automatic & standard) / Windows or Mac (generally I am computer savvy and pick-up unfamiliar programs with ease including Sound and Multi-Media Software / MS Office / Vectorworks / Photoshop / Pro-tools / Internet / I-Tunes / Programming Lighting Consoles (ETC (express, expression, obsession and currently learning the Ion) / Strand / Various DMX and Analog Preset Boards including The Leprechaun) / Basic Sound Rigging and Mixing Skills / Scenic and Electrical Rigging / Theatre Safety / Spatial, Equipment, Safety, Production and Theatrical Consultation / Bartending / Restaurant POS, Aloha or Micros / Coaching Softball

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Training

The Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park UniversityMusical TheatreMaster Classes (1994) Chita Rivera, (1998) Michael RupertActing John Amplas, Nancy Chesney, Kate

Aronson, Raymond Laine, Jim Prescott & Shirley Tannenbaum

Private Voice Lisa BroveyVoice & Speech Raymond Laine, Miriam KellyBallet Madame PetrovTap & Jazz Jodi WelchMusical Theatre Earl D. Weaver, Sandra GrecianoDirecting Raymond LaineTheatre History Mary Turner

Production Design and Technical TheatreLighting Design Greg Deroy & Andrew OstrowskiSound Design Greg DeroyScenic Design / Rendering / Drafting Herbert O’DellCostume Design Joan MarkertStage Craft / Theatre Safety Mark Calla

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of MemphisGraduate Committee John McFadden, Bob Hetherington &

Robert McDonoughLighting Design / Sound Design John McFaddenRendering / Scenic Painting Kermit MedskerStyles & Collaborations Dr. Doug KoertgeDirecting Bob Hetherington Narrative Directing Gloria Baxter

Honors

Luna Stage Montclair, NJ2006-2007 Nominated by The Star Ledger Theatre Awards in Best Lighting

Design for a Play Nocturne.

Fordham High School for the Arts Bronx, NYIn association with Vital Theatre Co. Education Department

2006 The New York City Board of Education & The Teacher’s Union Award of Excellence for Pinocchio.

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Vital Theatre Co. New York, NY 2004-2005 Nominated for an Innovative Theatre Award for Shakin the Mess

Outa Misery.

2003-2004 Off-Off Broadway Review Award for Idiot’s Delight.

Circuit Playhouse Memphis, TN 2000-2001 Nominated for an Ostrander Award (renamed in 2000 in honor of

Memphis actor Jim Ostrander, formerly The Memphis Theatre Awards) in Lighting & Sound Design for Stop Kiss.

References & Portfolio www.slideshare.net/carrieyacono/presentations

Charlotte McKim, former Managing Director Luna Stage / former Commercial Property Owner / [email protected]

Jane Mandel, Founder and former Artistic Director / Luna Stage / [email protected]

Jessica Sporn, former Executive Producer / Gas Lamp Inc. / j.sporn499@ me.com

Amy Baldassare, Assistant Professor, English Bergan Community College / Producer & Choreographer Gas Lamp Inc. / [email protected]

Lisa Grimes, Managing Director Freespace Dance / Associate Professor Raritan Valley Community College / Adjunct Dance Professor Montclair State University / [email protected]

Sarajane Boyle, Education Director / Gas Lamp Inc. / [email protected]

Dan Schulz, Costume Designer, Shop Owner / On Cue Costumes / [email protected]

Fred Kinney, Scenic Designer, Assistant Professor of Design and Production / California State University Fullerton / fkinney@ fullerton.edu or [email protected]

Ruth Fost, Executive Producer / Pushcart Players / [email protected]

Sharron Miller, Executive Director / Sharron Miller Academy of Performing Arts / [email protected]

Zach Ehrenfreund, Drama Instructor / The Town School / [email protected]

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Stephen Sunderlin, Artistic Director / Vital Theatre Co. / [email protected]

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Curriculum Vitae Caroline Yacono

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