Grace Dolezal-Ng

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Embarc

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Guide
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  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!

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  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.

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  Nina Givens Co

  Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  Assistant Copywriter

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

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  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!

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  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

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  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