RICHARD WEINGARTNER , THEATRE DIRECTOR/ACTING COACH
Transformative acting coach, director and writer with over 30 years professional experience leading and inspiring actors and producing award-winning theatre including original productions.
â—† Individual coaching ♦ Group dynamics and scene study
â—† Deep knowledge of Theatre and Dramatic Literature ♦ Original writer and storyteller
â—† Thorough understanding of best practices and Theatre techniques
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WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL,WAYLAND, MA:
Director of Drama:
1987-2017
Faculty Responsibilities:
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➢ Taught classes in Theatre Arts I-IV, Public Speaking, and Film Studies.
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➢ Created and implemented all curriculum for Theatre Arts I-IV, including Public Speaking, Film Studies, and
Improvisation.
Theatrical Productions:
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➢ Director of all Wayland High School Fall plays, Spring musicals, talent shows, student-directed plays, and Arts
Festivals.
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➢ Designed costumes, sets and lighting for all stage productions. Recruited parent groups to aid in set
construction.
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➢ Collaborated with other Boston-area theatre educators on various productions.
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➢ Created theater ensemble field trips and inter-scholastic performance festivals.
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➢ Co-wrote over 20 original plays with students.
School and Community Leadership:
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➢ Created a storytelling workshop for Wayland community group.
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➢ Developed and offered workshops in writing original stories for drama teachers.
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➢ Collaborated with other Boston-area theatre educators on various productions.
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➢ Student Climate Committee Advisor: Working with students to build stronger relationships across the
school community.
CARDINAL CUSHING HIGH SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA:
Theatre Arts Faculty:
➢ Taught classes in Public Speaking, Theatre Arts, and directed original plays and festivals. EMERSON COLLEGE, YOUTHEATRE, BOSTON, MA:
1983-1986
➢ Taughtvoice,movement,andteam-taughtstagemakeup.
BOSTON ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA:
Student Teacher:
➢ Daily acting sessions along with curriculum development, career awareness, monitoring study hall and homeroom activities, and director of Fall production.