Grace Dolezal-Ng

Grace Dolezal-Ng

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    --Casting Coordinator & Freelance Director

  • Education

    • Northwestern University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Theatre/Theater

      Activities and Societies: Spectrum Theatre Company, Fossil Free Northwestern, New School and Family Programs, Student Theatre Coalition,

  • Experience

    • Student Theatre Coalition, Northwestern University

      Dec 2016 - Jan 2020
      Director

      Collaborated and led a group of artists to realize a cohesive theatrical production 5 times in my college career.

    • Northwestern University

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2019
      Peer Advisor

      Part of New Student and Family Programs at Northwestern. Mentored two groups of first-year students through Northwestern Orientation week and their college careers.Facilitated discussions on identity, diversity and inclusion, student health, and transition into college.

    • Scolari's Good Eats

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      Food Server

      Worked with a team of kitchen staff to ensure customer satisfaction through efficient, friendly service of food.

    • Spectrum Theatre Company, Northwestern University

      Jan 2018 - May 2020
      Artistic Director

      Co-led a student theatre company specializing in sociopolitical theatre.• Mentored directors of our productions and guided season planning to ensure pursuance of mission statement.• Coordinated internal and external opportunities for education in social justice work and political theatre.• Gained technical theatre skills through participation in build, load in, and strike of numerous productions.

    • Norris University Center

      Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
      Performance Attendant

      • Accommodated clients as an event manager.• Provided technical assistance in A.V and technical theatre areas.

    • Fossil Free Northwestern

      May 2019 - Jun 2020
      Director of Marketing and Media

      • Co-led the reinstitution of this divestment organization, growing membership from 5 to 150+ in one academic year.• Promoted the organization through creation and management of a website and social media platforms, served as a media liaison for direct actions led by organization, and developed marketing strategies to promote direct actions andeducational events.• Negotiated and built student/ trustee relationships with NU’s Board of Trustees.

    • Goodman Theatre

      Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
      Assistant Director

      Assisted Vanessa Stalling in directing a production of Roe at an internationally recognized, Tony award winningregional theatre in Chicago, Il. The production aimed to spark dialogue about reproductive rights in America.

    • Embarc

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2021
      Guide
    • Asolo Repertory Theatre

      Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
      Assistant Director

      I served as a Directing Fellow/ Assistant Director to Vanessa Stalling for Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of The Great Leap by Lauren Yee!

    • Victory Gardens Theater

      Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
      Directing Fellow

      I am one of four directing fellows for the current season at Victory Gardens! I get to learn under the mentorship of Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin, direct for the 20/50 festival, and observe the rehearsal process for all three shows of the main season.

    • Nina Givens Co

      Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
      Assistant Copywriter

      I am an assistant copywriter and general assistant at a startup social media agency!

    • Writers Theatre

      Apr 2022 - May 2022
      Assistant Director

      I recently assisted Jessica Fisch on Writers Theatre's production of Athena, by Gracie Gardner! It's running till July 11... check it out!

    • SHATTERED GLOBE THEATRE

      Sept 2022 - Feb 2023
      Director

      Directed the WORLD PREMIERE of RADIAL GRADIENT by Jasmine Sharma, playing at Theatre Wit until March 11. Three women enter a research study hoping to create positive change after a hate crime takes place at a liberal university in America. Timelines in 2017 and 2020 intertwine as participants unravel their complicated shared friendships and histories. Jasmine Sharma’s introspective and empowering new play, Radial Gradient, challenges what complicity looks like – what do we do if it looks like us? Show less

    • Goodman Theatre

      Nov 2022 - now

      I assist Susan V Booth, Artistic Director as well as the casting department at the Goodman.

      • Casting Coordinator

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Artistic Assistant

        Nov 2022 - Mar 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications