David Roby

Experience

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  Various Theatre Companies

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2024

  Acting Experience

  SELF-CREATED (Original shows)The Commedia School Clown Show (“Pojo Framed”) Russian-style clownThe Commedia School Storytelling Show (two stories) Mime + prop storytellingThe Commedia School Mask Show (original, ensemble-created) Larvae, latex, full + halfOpen Stage (Copenhagen) The Speaker Clown/MimeSHOWS WITH SPECIAL SKILLSACT Theatre The Lieutenant of Inishmore James/Joey --Hang upside down for 10 minutes, work with stage-firearms, stage death by firearmStageRIGHT Productions I Gelosi Francesco Andreini --Performed in the following Commedia dell'Arte masks: Zanni, Pulcinella, El CapitanoSound Theatre Company One Man, Two Guvnors Francis Henshall --Pratfalls, physical comedyTaproot Theatre Jeeves Intervenes Eustace Bassington-Bassington --Pratfalls, physical comedy, hand-to-hand combatRenton Civic Theatre Footlight Frenzy Benny --Stair deaths, acrobatics, physical comedyThe Moonpaper Tent Prince Ivan and the Firebird Wizard/Czar --Puppetry (Wolf/Harp)MUSICALS (Singing/Dancing)Seattle Musical Theatre Dirty Rotten Scoundrels FreddyStorybook Theatre Sleeping Beauty Prince CharmingCenterstage Theatre Jack and the Beanstalk—English Panto JackSeattle Musical Theatre The Producers Kevin/EnsembleKitsap Forest Theatre Seussical Mr. MayorOTHERStockholm Fringe Festival ‘11 (STOFF) Demo(n)cracy by The Shortman (non-acting) Tech AssistantTaproot Theatre The Beams Are Creaking Klaus (understudy)Annex Theatre Penguins Ep 2:Roll Away the Rock AdamTaproot Theatre (touring) Road Company (1 year), Christmas Touring (2 years)Seattle Pacific University SPU Players (touring) Actor (2 years)FILMTwisted Scholar The Wild Wild Web Host Show less

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  Taproot Theatre Company

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Road Company Actor

  Tour three children’s shows with message of bullying prevention to schools (two elementary shows, one middle school-high school show), load-unload equipment, conduct talk-back sessions with students at schools (in assembly with whole schools and in individual classroom environments), drive to and from venues--Director: Nathan Jeffrey phone: (206) 529-3669 e-mail: Nathan@taproottheatre.org

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  The Moonpaper Tent

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2014

  Instructor/Teaching Artist

  Primary age group: 3-8 yrs old. Creative drama for themed Birthday Parties. Instructor for themed adventures (i.e. Summer Camps like Superheroes, Trip to the Moon, Pirates and Mermaids, Winter Camps, Unhaunted House, Carnivals) in which we guide children to dress up in costumes, use imaginations on adventures, create crafts, and find treasures. MPT seeks to inspire and encourage children in their creativity by validating their dreams.--Supervisor: Sylvan Bourgette phone: (206) 779-4541 e-mail: sylvanfairy@hotmail.com Show less

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  Kitsap Forest Theatre

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assistant Teaching Artist

  Primary age group: 8-16 yrs old. Outdoor theatre summer camp for kids. Assist in Physical comedy/stage combat/Commedia class, Shakespeare class, and final presentation at the end of each week for the parents.--Supervisor: Lee Ann Hittenberger phone: (206) 779-2267 e-mail: schiebc@aol.com

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  Stone Soup Theatre

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2015

  Teaching Artist

  Director of various plays, ages 5-13. Taught on-site and off-site classes in Clown, Commedia dell'Arte, Physical Theatre Storytelling, Character Study, Acting, Story Drama, Creative Drama--Supervisor: Arlene Martinez phone: (206) 388-9212 e-mail: education@stonesouptheatre.org

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  Seattle Children's Theatre

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Teaching Artist

  • Through this experience, I learned to adjust to the interests and dynamic of the students “in the moment” and develop a professional yet fun relationship with the children, Taught Creative Drama and Acting classes for ages 4-16--Supervisor: Karen Sharp phone: (206) 443-0807 e-mail: karens@sct.orgTeaching Education Intern summer ’09, Teaching Apprentice ’10-’11

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  Moonhound Theatre: Stories that Move

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Cofounder, Company Member

  Moonhound Theatre: Stories that MovePhysical Theatre Storytelling Troupe------------http://projectcreations.wix.com/moonhound

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  Taproot Theatre Company

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2023

  Teaching Artist

  Directing ages 5-10 in ensemble-generated, Creative Drama-based plays with the following original themes: Gumshoes Detective theme, and Shel Silverstein Theme.--Supervisor: Nathan Jeffrey phone: (206) 529-3669 e-mail: Nathan@taproottheatre.org

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  Sweet Pea Cottage

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

  Assistant Teacher

  Assistant Teacher at Sweet Pea Cottage -- an arts-focused preschool in Seattle, WA.-- Supervisor: Tisha Crumley phone: (206) 527-4677 e-mail: tisha@sweetpeacottage.org

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  Seattle Public Schools

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2017

  English/Language Arts and Theatre Teacher

  • Introduce new Theatre curriculum and instruction into the school• Plan, prepare, and teach English/Language Arts and Theatre instruction at an alternative Title I school to a high-need diverse student population with: IEPs, Special Ed, ELL, teen parents, students on parole, at-risk youth, behavior modification• Organize and chaperone various field trips (theatre, town hall meetings, state fair)• Serve on Public Relations committee, and Student Leadership committee• Develop and teach lesson and unit plans consistent with Washington State EALRs, Common Core State Standards and district curriculum Show less

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  Nathan Hale High School

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2023

  Drama and English Teacher

  ● Producing Director for theatre program.o Develop, workshop, and market program mission as well as the visions for each season andeach productiono Create and manage annual budget as well as per-production budgeto Organize, develop, and facilitate fundraising campaignso Collaborate with students to create a brand based on inclusion, growth, and creativityo Interview, train, and mentor student officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer,marketing, and inclusion officers)o Solicit and organize volunteers (adult and youth)o Enlist and work collaboratively with Booster groupo Choose, produce, and direct 4 productions per school year (Fall Play, Spring Musical,Unified Drama performance, and Student One Act Festival)o Hire, manage, and direct professional theatre artists who act not only as designers but alsoas mentors to studentso Mentor and train students in all areas of theatre (acting, tech, stage management, directing,playwriting)o Create and distribute paperwork for productions and theatre program (Office 365)● Plan, prepare, and teach English/Language Arts and Theatre instruction to a diverse student body with varied levels of skill, ability, and need● Organize and chaperone various field trips (theatre productions, theatre festivals)● Adapt lessons to accommodate students with IEPs, 504s, social/behavioral, learning, andphysical disabilities● Serve on Racial Equity Team, Budget Committee, Mentorship Committee, and Senate Show less

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  PHINNEY RIDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries