A. CURRICULUM VITAE
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VANDY SCOATES
911 Franklin St • Pella, IA • 50219
714.401.0514 • vandy@vandyscoates.com
www.vandyscoates.com
911 Franklin St • Pella, IA • 50219
714.401.0514 • vandy@vandyscoates.com
www.vandyscoates.com
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Central College 2014- Present
Theatre 299- Sustainability in Theater- • Fall 2015
Theatre 173- Intro to Theatrical Design
• Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to the design of sets, props, costumes, sound and lights
• Created new syllabus for class
Theatre 248- Costume Design and Construction
• Spring 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to the design and construction of costumes.
• Created new syllabus for Arts core class
Theatre 165- Stage Management
• Spring 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to stage management with a focus on organization, time management and human behavior.
• Created new syllabus for major requirement class
Theatre 264- Lighting Design
• Fall 2014
• Lecture/lab class where the students learn to design and use lights for the stage.
• Created new syllabus for Arts core class
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2012- 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Supervise, teach and counsel students in the areas of set construction, props, scenic painting and costume construction
Theatre 145- Stagecraft: Costumes/Makeup
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Gay Hensley
• Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
• Taught half of two-part lecture/lab class where the students learn to design and apply corrective makeup, old age, and fantasy.
• Altered existing syllabus
Theatre 140- Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Chip Haas
• Spring 2014
• Taught half of two-part lecture/lab class where the students learn to the basics of scenery construction and technical direction
•Taught from existing syllabus
Theatre 544- Computer Assisted Drafting
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Chip Haas
• Spring 2013
• Assisted in teaching the Fundamentals of Vectorworks.
• Taught section on 3-D rendering
Viewpoint School
2007-2009
Resident Costume Designer and Instructor
• Supervised students in elements of costume design and crew for productions
• Served as resident costume designer for school
• Supervised students and painted sets for productions
Cypress College
2009
Scenic Artist and Supervisor
•Taught and supervised students in scenic painting for a production of Gypsy
California State University Fullerton
1999-2009
Carpenter
• Supervised, and taught students in the lab practices of set construction while working as a lead carpenter for the department’s productions
Scenic Artist
• Supervised, and taught students in the lab practices of scenic painting while working as a staff and over hire scenic artist for the department’s productions
Kaleidoscope Players-Program Coordinator and Staff Supervisor
• Taught and supervised student actors in children’s theatre touring productions of Stealing Pens and Simon Spins Some Straw
• 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 seasons
• Stage Managed tour productions and drove the tour bus
• Helped book shows and contact prospective schools
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SET DESIGN:
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Company
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Urinetown
(Assistant Designer)
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
(Starring Matt Ashford & John Rubinstein)
Los Angeles, CA
2006
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
Matt Scarpino Design
(Associate Designer)
Over 20 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
March of the Falsettos
Galimaufry Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
PROFESSIONAL SET DESIGN EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL COSTUME DESIGN
Rugrats
Upper Darby Summer Stage
Dir. Nick Hunchak
Upper Darby, PA
2011
516
Philadelphia Theatre Workshop
Dir.: Bill Felty
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Wizard of Oz
Upper Darby Summer Stage
Dir.: Brian Walsh
Upper Darby, PA
2010
Pierre’s Costumes
Designer and Retail Associate
Supervisor: Dan Ciba
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
:nv:s:ble Play
Philadelphia Theatre Workshop
Dir.: Bill Felty
Philadelphia, PA
2009
West Side Story
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2009
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Dance Concert 09’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2009
A Christmas Carol
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2009
Fatboy
(L.A. Weekly Award for Best Overall Production Design)
Need Theatre Company
Dir.: Ian Forrester
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Spoon River Anthology
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Fly (Film)
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Jason Loch
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Dance Concert 08’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2008
Hamlet
Gangbusters Theatre Co.
Dir.: D.D. Thomas
North Hollywood, CA
2008
The Tempest
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Hamlet
Gangbusters Theatre Co.
Dir.: D.D. Thomas
N, Hollywood, CA
2008
Oliver
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
The Who’s Tommy
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Brian Purcell
(Starring Alice Ripley)
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Dance Concert 07’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2007
Chess
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Brian Purcell
(Starring Matt Morrison and Susan Egan)
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Beauty and The Beast
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2007
Suessical The Musical
Chamberlain
Productions
Dir.: Lachelle Chamberlain
Calabasas, CA
2007
End of the Year Concert
Travis Ranch High School
Dir.: Amiee Mazzi
Yorba Linda, CA
2006
Urinetown
(Nominated for L.A. Weekly Award for Best Costume Design)
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Calvin Ramsberg
(Starring Matt Ashford & John Rubinstein)
Los Angeles, CA
2006
PROFESSIONAL COSTUME DESIGN EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
2006 Kick Off
Bank of the West
Technical Dir.: Tom Durante
Las Vegas, NV
2006
Barefoot in the Park
Citrus College
Dir.: Dean Hess
Glendale, CA
2005
Little Foxes
Citrus College
Dir.: Neil Hellman
Glendale, CA
2005
La Lista Negra
Citrus College
Dir.: Laurie Woolery
Glendale, CA
2005
Curious Savage
Citrus College
Dir.: Cherie Brown
Glendale, CA
2004
Oops I Did it Again
Short Fuse Theatre Co.
Multiple Directors
Los Angeles, CA
2004
Alone With Others
Avenue KRS
Dir.: Keola Simpson & John Infante
Santa Ana, CA
2004
Table at Luigi’s
The Storm Seekers
Dir.: Brooke Aston
Santa Ana, CA
2004
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Trouble in Tahiti
Disk Theatre/ Prague Music Symposium
Dir.: Andrew Parks
Prague, Czech Repblic
2002
OTHER PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC ART
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Company
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
Sylvia
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Mystery of Irma Vepp
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Measure for Measure
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Three Sisters
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Storybook Musical Theater
2009/2010 Season
Producer: Marc Goldberg
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
Aladdin
Plymouth Meeting High School
Dir.: Janet Davidson
Plymouth Meeting, PA
2009
Matt Scarpino Design
Over 30 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
Musical Theater West
Worked on over 15 productions
Technical Dir.: Kevin Clowes
Long Beach, CA
2004 -2009
Brea Curtis Theater
Worked on over 10 productions
Technical Dir.: Kevin Clowes
Brea, CA
2005 -2009
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Oliver
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sacred Fools Theatre Company
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2008
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC ART EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Dance Concert 07’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2007
Beauty and The Beast
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2007
Urinetown
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Havana Bourgeois
Hayworth Theater
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
March of the Falsettos
Galimaufry Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Amahal and the Night Visitors
El Portal Theatre
Producers: Chealsea Opera Company
North Hollywood, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL DIRECTION
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
North Hollywood, CA
2009
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Burn This
(ATD)
Elephant Theatre
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Bch, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Bch, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Bch, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Bch, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC CARPENTER
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts/ King of Prussia School District
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Sylvia
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Co.
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
Three Sisters
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC CARPENTER EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Storybook Musical Theater
2009/2010 Season
Producer: Marc Goldberg
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Matt Scarpino Design
Over 20 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sacred Fools Theatre Co.
Set designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2008
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Burn This
Elephant Theatre
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Urinetown
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Sadddleback College
2005/2006 Season
Technical Dir.: Michael Barry
Mission Viego, CA
2005 -2006
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL STAGE MANAGEMENT
The Snow Queen
(Substitute Equity ASM)
Triad Stage
Dir.: Preston Lane
Greensboro, NC
2013
A Comedy of Errors
Villanova University
Dir.: Shawn Kirschner
Villanova, PA
2011
The Curate Shakespeare’s As You
Like It
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Rob Kahn
Los Angeles, CA
2007
USC One Act Play Fest
(ASM)
East West Playhouse
Dir.: Lee Masters
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Simon Spins Some Straw & Stealing Pens
California State University Fullerton
Dir.: Janis Grayson
Fullerton, CA
2004-2005
PROEFSSIONAL RUNNING CREW AND OTHER BACKSTAGE POSITIONS
My Fair Lady
(Costume Crew)
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Universal Studios Hollywood
(Costume Crew)
Multiple Venues and Costume Shop
Universal Studios Costume Dept.
Universal City, CA
2009
El Portal Theatre
House Manager and Box Off ice Representative
Supervisor: Steve Shedd
North Hollywood, CA
2005-2007
Hansel and Gretal
(Fly Op)
Chelsea Opera Company
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2007
Paglino & Gladiator
(Light Board Programmer)
El Portal Theatre
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2006
L.A. Dance Company Concert
(Sound Board Op)
El Portal Theatre
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2006
ACEDEMIC THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
Central College
•Set Design
Taming of the Shrew
Dir.: CD Adamson
Spring 2015
Rabbit Hole
Dir. CD Adamson
Fall 2014
A Game’s Afoot
Dir.: Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2014
• Costume Design
School for Husbands
Dir. Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2015
Taming of the Shrew
Dir.: CD Adamson
Spring 2015
A Game’s Afoot
Dir.: Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2014
` • Lighting Design
Rabbit Hole
Dir. CD Adamson
Fall 2014
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
•Set Design
Jack and The Jelly Beanstalk
Dir.: Jim Wren
Summer 2014
Spamalot
Dir.: Jim Wren
Fall 2013
God Of Carnage
Dir.: Matty Miller
Summer 2013
The Metal Children
Dir.: Jim Fisher
Spring 2013
Romeo & Juliet
(Assistant)
Dir.: John Gully
Spring 2013
• Costume Design
Jack and The Jelly Beanstalk
Dir.: Jim Wren
Summer 2014
The Marriage of Figero
(In Production)
Dir.: David Holly
Spring 2014
God of Carnage
Dir.: Matty Miller
Summer 2013
• Lighting Design
The Metal Children
Dir.: Jim Fisher
Spring 2013
• Technical Direction
A Year with Frog and Toad
Dir.: Alex Branner
Spring 2014
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
Scenery
Technical Dir.: Chip Haas
Fall 2012
Paint/Props
Shop Supervisor: Dede Ferrell
Spring & Fall 2013
Costumes
Shop Supervisor: Amy Holroyd
Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
Villanova University
• Set Design
Woman Scarecrow
Dir.: David Cregan
Fall 2011
• Light Board Op
Beaux Stradagem
Dir.: Shawn Kirschner
Spring 2010
• Graduate Shop Assistant
Scenery & Paint aConstruction
Technical Dir.: Parris Bradley
Fall 2010 – Spring 2012
• Actor
The Cherry Orchard
Dir.: Harriet Power
Spring 2012
Bat Boy
Dir.: Valerie Joyce
Fall 2011
California State University Fullerton
• Scenic Artist
Department Productions
Supervisor: Gay Wilson Berger
2000-2009
• Scenic Carpenter
Department Productions
Technical Dir.: Bill Meyer
1998-2003
• Set Design
Candide (Asst.)
Dir. Dean Hess
Fall 2002
Spring Dance Concert
Supervisor: Ann Shefield
Spring 2003
• Costume Design
Under The Milkwood
Dir.: Joan Melton
Spring 2003
Spring Dance Concert
Dir.: Stephan Deshivi
Spring 2003
Train to Orarboros/Choice
Dir.: Aryln McDonald
Fall 2002
All In the Timing
Dir.: Larry Beiderman
Spring 2002
18 Left Feet
Dir.: Bill Lett
Spring 2002
Celtic Knot
Dir.: Steve Baker
Fall 2001
Chained
Dir.: John Wildes
Fall 2001
Inside Out
Dir.: Darin Williams
Fall 2000
• Costume Crew
Front and Center: Bob Newhart
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2003
Front and Center: Natalie Cole
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2002
Grasmere
(Kennedy Center)
Dir. Joe Arnold
Spring 2001
Front and Center: Christopher Reeve
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2001
Front and Center: Whoopie Goldberg
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2000
Enemy of the People
Dir.: Dan Kern
Fall 1998
• Makeup Crew
Othello
(Design and Crew)
Dir.: Svetlana Efremova Reed
Spring 2002
Oklahoma
Dir.: Jim Taulli
Fall 1999
Romeo and Juliet
Dir.: Don Finn
Spring 1998
• Actor
The Learned Ladies
Dir.: Larry Biederman
Spring 2001
How I Learned to Drive
Dir.: Rita Rene
Fall 2001
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Dir. Jim Taulli
Spring 2000
The Crucible
Dir.: Dan Kern
Spring 1998
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Central College
Sustainability in Education Workshop
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Workshop offered by Central College to develop courses in sustainability.
• Workshop funding provided by the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Grant
• Week long workshop focusing on bringing all components of sustainability into all areas of study. Included field trips and work-shopping of assignments and syllabi.
Writing Workshop
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Workshop offered by Central College to develop and fine-tune writing assignments for all courses.
• Four day long workshop focusing on the creation, execution and grading/feedback on student writing assignments.
USITT
2015
• Attended several session about technical theater and advancements in the field. Specifically attended all sessions related to producing sustainable theatre.
Central College continued…
AASHE Webinars
2015
• “Strategies for Redesigning your course to Integrate Sustainability” (March)
Julie’s Bicycle Webinars
2015
• “ Getting Started- Sustainability 101” (April)
University of North Carolina Greensboro
MFA –Design
Greensboro, NC
GPA 3.90
May 2014
• Scene Design: Randy McMullen
• Costume Design and Pattern Making: Deb Bell
• Lighting Design: Jesse Belsky & Ken White
• Period Styles: Ransy McMullen & Deb Bell
• Dramatic Theory & Criticism: Jim Fisher
• Interior Architecture: Hannah Mendoza
• Collaboration: Preston Lane
Research Development Workshop
Greensboro, NC
2013/2014
• David Bauer lead a four-part seminar about grant writing and accusation.
Villanova University
MA - Theatre Arts
Villanova PA
GPA 3.61
2012
• Theatre History, Dramaturgy and Theory: Dr. Shawn Kirschner & Dr. Earl Bader
• Script Analysis: Joanna Rotte & Dr. Valerie Joyce
• Teaching of Theatre: Dr. Valerie Joyce
• Design: Janis Stefanowicz, Dirk Durroset, Jerry Forsyth & Parris Bradley
• Directing: Harriet Power
• Theater Management: Michael Hollinger
USITT
2012
• Master Class with Tony Walton
KC/ACTF Region 6
2012
• Portfolio Workshop with John Wolfe
• Winner of Regional Award for Excellence in Set Design for Woman and Scarecrow
California State University Fullerton
BA Theatre Arts
Fullerton CA
GPA 2.98
2009
• Design: Ann Shefield, Bruce Goodrich, Abel Zaballos, Deb Lockwood & Bill Meyer
• Directing: Jim Taulli & Larry Beiderman
• Theatre History: Dr. Larry Jasper & Anatola Smolen
• Acting: Svetlana Efromova-Reed, Jim Taulli, Dean Hess, Nancy Boykin & Evelyn Case
USITT
2004
Ming Cho Lee’s “Clam Bake”
2004
KC/ACTF Region 8
2001 & 2002
California State University Los Angeles
Modern Art
Los Angeles CA
GPA 4.0
Winter 2009
• Abbas Daneshari
L.A. Valley College
Art History
Sherman Oaks CA
GPA 4.0
Summer 2008
• Dr. May Haven Hurst
APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICE
Central College
Sustainability Education Advisory Committee
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Presidential Appointment
• Committee formed to help implement objectives of the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Grant
• Charged with moving Central College from an incremental to transformative sustainability education framework for our undergraduate students
Iowa Private College Week
Pella, IA
August 2015
• Participated in multiple informative sessions per day with other Fine Arts faculty for perspective students
“Scholar Days”
Pella, IA
August 2015
• Participated recruitment and scholarship auditions for perspective students
Organic Garden
Pella, IA
June 2015- August 2015
• Helped draft plans for organic garden planting schedule
• Made rendering of garden for recruitment and information documentation for Office of Sustainability
• Trained office of sustainability staff and faculty on basic drafting techniques
Discover Central Days
Pella, IA
Fall 2014 and 2015
• Participated in informative sessions with other Fine Arts faculty for perspective students
Study Abroad Costume
Pella, IA
Spring and Fall 2015
• Helped Study Abroad office find costumes for multiple events helping to bring attention to study abroad opportunities.
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Graduate Student Association Representative
Greensboro, NC
2012/2013
• Represented Theatre Department in Graduate Student Association
Community Service and Membership
Pella Opera House Member and Volunteer
Pella, IA
Fall 2014- present
• Volunteered on several occasions for the theater including promotional events and Tulip Time
Union Street Player Community Theatre
Pella, IA
Fall 2014- present
• Member of community Theatre as of July 2015
• Volunteer in Costume Shop to help promote relations with Central College Theatre Department.
Lake Red Rock
Pella, IA
Spring 2015
• Worked as part of Central College “Service Day” to clean up areas around lake
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Puffin Foundation Grant (Awarded)
Sustainability Grant for the Arts
The Green Room: www.the-g-room.com
2014/2015
Hester Fellowship (Awarded)
Academic Scholarship
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2013/2014
Andreas Nomikos Scholarship (Awarded)
Departmental Design Scholarship
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2013/2014
Broadway World Philadelphia Award (Nominated)
Nominated for Best Set Design for Woman and Scarecrow
Villanova University
2012
KC/ACTF Region XI Award for
Excellence in Scene Design (Awarded)
Set Design of Woman and Scarecrow
Villanova University
2012
L.A. Weekly Award
(Awarded)
Best Overall Production Design of Fat Boy
Need Theatre Company
2009
L.A. Weekly Award
(Nominated)
Nominated for Best Costume Design for Urinetown
Interact Theatre Company
2007
Honor Roll
California State University Fullerton
2001 & 2002
KC/ACTF Region VIII- Irene Ryan Award (Nominated)
Nominated for role in How I Learned to Drive
California State University Fullerton
2000
REVIEWS AND CRITICAL RESPONCES
Urinetown: The Musical : Variety. By Bob Verini Sept. 19 2006 (mention on p.3)
“Two Caveats. Matt Scarpino’s set, while serviceable, is the only aspect that says ‘low budget theater.’...though Vandy Scoates’ costumes in those scenes and elsewhere look like a million bucks...”
Chess: LAstagescene.com. By Steven Stanley Sept. 18, 2007 (mention on p.2)
“With dancers garbed half in black and half in white (snaps to costumer Vandy Scoates for leaving the males bare-chested), the two chess matches featured balletic and acrobatic moves that had the audience gasping and cheering.”
The Who’s Tommy: Backstage West. By Les Spindle. June 25, 2008 (mention on p.1)
“Glittering design efforts come from...and Vandy Scoates (costumes).”
Hamlet: Accessibly Live Offline. By Rich Borowy. July 17, 2008 (mention on p.2)
“And Vandy Scoates’ costuming of the members of the mental ward is plain, simple and rather mismatched; Just as one could expect in such a vast place that shows small hope and smaller cures!”
The Dining Room
•Los Angeles Times. By David C. Nichols. Jan. 29 2009 (mention on p.1)
“The narrative depicts various 20th century families and servants in vignettes that overlap an iconic dining room (well rendered by designer Vandy Scoates)...Effortlessly switching age and status in Scoates’ all purpose costumes, they form a beautifully balanced unit...”
•Backstage West. By Dany Margolies. Jan. 28, 2009 (mention on p.1)
“Vandy Scoates’ costuming helps differentiate eras and ages: With a perky pair of shoes or a saggy cardigan, we’re instantaneously clued in to the many characters...”
• L.A. Weekly. By Sandra Ross. Jan. 22, 2009 (mention on p.1)
“With minimal costume changes, the actors use vocal mannerisms to carve out distinct characters...The events take place on Vandy Scoates’ expansive and well-appointed set...”
•Burbank Leader. My Mary Burkin. Jan. 27, 2009 (mention on p.2)
“The play itself does half the work-asking for no real food, no particular set design or costuming (although Vandy Scoates does a fine job with both)...”
516: Philadelphia Weekly. By J. Cooper Robb. May 25, 2010 (mention on p.2)
“Vandy Scoates’ everyday costumes, though, are more effectively ordinary, particularly in the case of Sigurd, who boasts a fetching nipple ring, and Annalee, whose well-worn attire suggests a young woman barley making ends meet”
Woman & Scarecrow
• Stagepartners.org. By Ellen Wilson Dilks. Nov.13, 2011 (mention on p.2)
“[The direction] is supported magnificently by the design work. Scenic designer Vandy Scoates has created a simple yet evocative playing space in the Vasey’s very deep thrust. From the faded wood planking of the raked floor to the over-large armoire upstage, one is given the feeling of an old Irish ‘council house’. The large bed of entwined branches adds the element of other worldliness.”
•Delconewsnetwork.com. By Rosemary Fox. Nov.16, 2011
“Set designer Vandy Scoates creates a simple yet stunning bedroom that is a functional work of art painted beautifully by the brush of Jerold Forsyth’s lighting.”
Spamalot: Online Arts Journal in North Carolina by Brandon C. Jones. Oct 2, 2013 (Mention on p.1)
“Vandy Scoates (scenic design) and Lauren Pivirotto (costume design) achieved excellence in this production with diligent attention to detail. This was evident with strategically placed breasts throughout the scenery and attire ranging from medieval rags to glamorous showgirl sequences.
Central College 2014- Present
Theatre 299- Sustainability in Theater- • Fall 2015
Theatre 173- Intro to Theatrical Design
• Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to the design of sets, props, costumes, sound and lights
• Created new syllabus for class
Theatre 248- Costume Design and Construction
• Spring 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to the design and construction of costumes.
• Created new syllabus for Arts core class
Theatre 165- Stage Management
• Spring 2015
• Lecture class where students learn and introduction to stage management with a focus on organization, time management and human behavior.
• Created new syllabus for major requirement class
Theatre 264- Lighting Design
• Fall 2014
• Lecture/lab class where the students learn to design and use lights for the stage.
• Created new syllabus for Arts core class
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2012- 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Supervise, teach and counsel students in the areas of set construction, props, scenic painting and costume construction
Theatre 145- Stagecraft: Costumes/Makeup
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Gay Hensley
• Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
• Taught half of two-part lecture/lab class where the students learn to design and apply corrective makeup, old age, and fantasy.
• Altered existing syllabus
Theatre 140- Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Chip Haas
• Spring 2014
• Taught half of two-part lecture/lab class where the students learn to the basics of scenery construction and technical direction
•Taught from existing syllabus
Theatre 544- Computer Assisted Drafting
• Teaching Assistant for class. Instructor of Record Chip Haas
• Spring 2013
• Assisted in teaching the Fundamentals of Vectorworks.
• Taught section on 3-D rendering
Viewpoint School
2007-2009
Resident Costume Designer and Instructor
• Supervised students in elements of costume design and crew for productions
• Served as resident costume designer for school
• Supervised students and painted sets for productions
Cypress College
2009
Scenic Artist and Supervisor
•Taught and supervised students in scenic painting for a production of Gypsy
California State University Fullerton
1999-2009
Carpenter
• Supervised, and taught students in the lab practices of set construction while working as a lead carpenter for the department’s productions
Scenic Artist
• Supervised, and taught students in the lab practices of scenic painting while working as a staff and over hire scenic artist for the department’s productions
Kaleidoscope Players-Program Coordinator and Staff Supervisor
• Taught and supervised student actors in children’s theatre touring productions of Stealing Pens and Simon Spins Some Straw
• 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 seasons
• Stage Managed tour productions and drove the tour bus
• Helped book shows and contact prospective schools
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SET DESIGN:
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Company
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Urinetown
(Assistant Designer)
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
(Starring Matt Ashford & John Rubinstein)
Los Angeles, CA
2006
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
Matt Scarpino Design
(Associate Designer)
Over 20 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
March of the Falsettos
Galimaufry Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
PROFESSIONAL SET DESIGN EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL COSTUME DESIGN
Rugrats
Upper Darby Summer Stage
Dir. Nick Hunchak
Upper Darby, PA
2011
516
Philadelphia Theatre Workshop
Dir.: Bill Felty
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Wizard of Oz
Upper Darby Summer Stage
Dir.: Brian Walsh
Upper Darby, PA
2010
Pierre’s Costumes
Designer and Retail Associate
Supervisor: Dan Ciba
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
:nv:s:ble Play
Philadelphia Theatre Workshop
Dir.: Bill Felty
Philadelphia, PA
2009
West Side Story
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2009
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Dance Concert 09’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2009
A Christmas Carol
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2009
Fatboy
(L.A. Weekly Award for Best Overall Production Design)
Need Theatre Company
Dir.: Ian Forrester
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Spoon River Anthology
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Fly (Film)
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Jason Loch
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Dance Concert 08’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2008
Hamlet
Gangbusters Theatre Co.
Dir.: D.D. Thomas
North Hollywood, CA
2008
The Tempest
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Hamlet
Gangbusters Theatre Co.
Dir.: D.D. Thomas
N, Hollywood, CA
2008
Oliver
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
The Who’s Tommy
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Brian Purcell
(Starring Alice Ripley)
Los Angeles, CA
2008
Dance Concert 07’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2007
Chess
Flickerhouse Production
Dir.: Brian Purcell
(Starring Matt Morrison and Susan Egan)
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Beauty and The Beast
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2007
Suessical The Musical
Chamberlain
Productions
Dir.: Lachelle Chamberlain
Calabasas, CA
2007
End of the Year Concert
Travis Ranch High School
Dir.: Amiee Mazzi
Yorba Linda, CA
2006
Urinetown
(Nominated for L.A. Weekly Award for Best Costume Design)
Interact Theatre Company
Dir.: Calvin Ramsberg
(Starring Matt Ashford & John Rubinstein)
Los Angeles, CA
2006
PROFESSIONAL COSTUME DESIGN EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
2006 Kick Off
Bank of the West
Technical Dir.: Tom Durante
Las Vegas, NV
2006
Barefoot in the Park
Citrus College
Dir.: Dean Hess
Glendale, CA
2005
Little Foxes
Citrus College
Dir.: Neil Hellman
Glendale, CA
2005
La Lista Negra
Citrus College
Dir.: Laurie Woolery
Glendale, CA
2005
Curious Savage
Citrus College
Dir.: Cherie Brown
Glendale, CA
2004
Oops I Did it Again
Short Fuse Theatre Co.
Multiple Directors
Los Angeles, CA
2004
Alone With Others
Avenue KRS
Dir.: Keola Simpson & John Infante
Santa Ana, CA
2004
Table at Luigi’s
The Storm Seekers
Dir.: Brooke Aston
Santa Ana, CA
2004
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Trouble in Tahiti
Disk Theatre/ Prague Music Symposium
Dir.: Andrew Parks
Prague, Czech Repblic
2002
OTHER PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC ART
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Company
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
Sylvia
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Mystery of Irma Vepp
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Measure for Measure
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Three Sisters
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Storybook Musical Theater
2009/2010 Season
Producer: Marc Goldberg
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
Aladdin
Plymouth Meeting High School
Dir.: Janet Davidson
Plymouth Meeting, PA
2009
Matt Scarpino Design
Over 30 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
Musical Theater West
Worked on over 15 productions
Technical Dir.: Kevin Clowes
Long Beach, CA
2004 -2009
Brea Curtis Theater
Worked on over 10 productions
Technical Dir.: Kevin Clowes
Brea, CA
2005 -2009
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Oliver
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2008
Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sacred Fools Theatre Company
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2008
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC ART EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Dance Concert 07’
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Gabby Brown
Calabasas, CA
2007
Beauty and The Beast
Viewpoint School
Dir.: Jan DeSal
Calabasas, CA
2007
Urinetown
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Havana Bourgeois
Hayworth Theater
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
March of the Falsettos
Galimaufry Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Amahal and the Night Visitors
El Portal Theatre
Producers: Chealsea Opera Company
North Hollywood, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL DIRECTION
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
North Hollywood, CA
2009
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Burn This
(ATD)
Elephant Theatre
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Bch, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Bch, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Bch, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Bch, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC CARPENTER
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Paper Lantern Theatre Co.
Dir.: Jim Wren
Greensboro, NC
2014
South Pacific
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Todd Davidson
Macon, MO
2013
Jack’s Fortune
Maples Repertory Theatre
Dir.: Robert Wagner
Macon, MO
2013
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Consortium for the Arts/ King of Prussia School District
Dir.: Rachael Camp
King of Prussia, PA
2012
Sylvia
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Travesties
Plays and Players Theatre Co.
Dir.: Candace Cihocki
Philadelphia, PA
2012
Three Sisters
Temple University
Set Designer: Dirk Durroset
Philadelphia, PA
2010
PROFESSIONAL SCENIC CARPENTER EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
Storybook Musical Theater
2009/2010 Season
Producer: Marc Goldberg
Philadelphia, PA
2009-2010
The Dining Room
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Kay Cole
(Starring Matt Ashford)
North Hollywood, CA
2009
Matt Scarpino Design
Over 20 productions all over Southern California
Set Designer:
Matt Scarpino
Los Angeles, CA
2004-2009
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sacred Fools Theatre Co.
Set designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2008
The Red and White Store
White Buffalo Theatre Co.
Dir,: Kerry Keen
Los Angeles, CA
2007
Burn This
Elephant Theatre
Set Designer: Joel Daavid
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Urinetown
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Calvin Ransburg
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Sadddleback College
2005/2006 Season
Technical Dir.: Michael Barry
Mission Viego, CA
2005 -2006
The Last Five Years
Musical Stage LA
Dir.: Wess Burrell
Long Beach, CA
2005
Babes in Arms
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Bree Bergson
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Into The Woods
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Marguerite MacIntyre
Laguna Beach, CA
2004
Annie Warbucks
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
Philadelphia Story
No Square Theatre
Dir.: Steve Josephson
Laguna Beach, CA
2003
PROFESSIONAL STAGE MANAGEMENT
The Snow Queen
(Substitute Equity ASM)
Triad Stage
Dir.: Preston Lane
Greensboro, NC
2013
A Comedy of Errors
Villanova University
Dir.: Shawn Kirschner
Villanova, PA
2011
The Curate Shakespeare’s As You
Like It
Interact Theatre Co.
Dir.: Rob Kahn
Los Angeles, CA
2007
USC One Act Play Fest
(ASM)
East West Playhouse
Dir.: Lee Masters
Los Angeles, CA
2006
Simon Spins Some Straw & Stealing Pens
California State University Fullerton
Dir.: Janis Grayson
Fullerton, CA
2004-2005
PROEFSSIONAL RUNNING CREW AND OTHER BACKSTAGE POSITIONS
My Fair Lady
(Costume Crew)
Act II Playhouse
Prod. Manager: Andy Shaw
Ambler, PA
2012
Universal Studios Hollywood
(Costume Crew)
Multiple Venues and Costume Shop
Universal Studios Costume Dept.
Universal City, CA
2009
El Portal Theatre
House Manager and Box Off ice Representative
Supervisor: Steve Shedd
North Hollywood, CA
2005-2007
Hansel and Gretal
(Fly Op)
Chelsea Opera Company
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2007
Paglino & Gladiator
(Light Board Programmer)
El Portal Theatre
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2006
L.A. Dance Company Concert
(Sound Board Op)
El Portal Theatre
Technical Dir.: Craig Housnik
North Hollywood, CA
2006
ACEDEMIC THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
Central College
•Set Design
Taming of the Shrew
Dir.: CD Adamson
Spring 2015
Rabbit Hole
Dir. CD Adamson
Fall 2014
A Game’s Afoot
Dir.: Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2014
• Costume Design
School for Husbands
Dir. Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2015
Taming of the Shrew
Dir.: CD Adamson
Spring 2015
A Game’s Afoot
Dir.: Mary Jo Sodd
Fall 2014
` • Lighting Design
Rabbit Hole
Dir. CD Adamson
Fall 2014
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
•Set Design
Jack and The Jelly Beanstalk
Dir.: Jim Wren
Summer 2014
Spamalot
Dir.: Jim Wren
Fall 2013
God Of Carnage
Dir.: Matty Miller
Summer 2013
The Metal Children
Dir.: Jim Fisher
Spring 2013
Romeo & Juliet
(Assistant)
Dir.: John Gully
Spring 2013
• Costume Design
Jack and The Jelly Beanstalk
Dir.: Jim Wren
Summer 2014
The Marriage of Figero
(In Production)
Dir.: David Holly
Spring 2014
God of Carnage
Dir.: Matty Miller
Summer 2013
• Lighting Design
The Metal Children
Dir.: Jim Fisher
Spring 2013
• Technical Direction
A Year with Frog and Toad
Dir.: Alex Branner
Spring 2014
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
Scenery
Technical Dir.: Chip Haas
Fall 2012
Paint/Props
Shop Supervisor: Dede Ferrell
Spring & Fall 2013
Costumes
Shop Supervisor: Amy Holroyd
Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
Villanova University
• Set Design
Woman Scarecrow
Dir.: David Cregan
Fall 2011
• Light Board Op
Beaux Stradagem
Dir.: Shawn Kirschner
Spring 2010
• Graduate Shop Assistant
Scenery & Paint aConstruction
Technical Dir.: Parris Bradley
Fall 2010 – Spring 2012
• Actor
The Cherry Orchard
Dir.: Harriet Power
Spring 2012
Bat Boy
Dir.: Valerie Joyce
Fall 2011
California State University Fullerton
• Scenic Artist
Department Productions
Supervisor: Gay Wilson Berger
2000-2009
• Scenic Carpenter
Department Productions
Technical Dir.: Bill Meyer
1998-2003
• Set Design
Candide (Asst.)
Dir. Dean Hess
Fall 2002
Spring Dance Concert
Supervisor: Ann Shefield
Spring 2003
• Costume Design
Under The Milkwood
Dir.: Joan Melton
Spring 2003
Spring Dance Concert
Dir.: Stephan Deshivi
Spring 2003
Train to Orarboros/Choice
Dir.: Aryln McDonald
Fall 2002
All In the Timing
Dir.: Larry Beiderman
Spring 2002
18 Left Feet
Dir.: Bill Lett
Spring 2002
Celtic Knot
Dir.: Steve Baker
Fall 2001
Chained
Dir.: John Wildes
Fall 2001
Inside Out
Dir.: Darin Williams
Fall 2000
• Costume Crew
Front and Center: Bob Newhart
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2003
Front and Center: Natalie Cole
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2002
Grasmere
(Kennedy Center)
Dir. Joe Arnold
Spring 2001
Front and Center: Christopher Reeve
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2001
Front and Center: Whoopie Goldberg
Dir.: Rodger Castellano
Spring 2000
Enemy of the People
Dir.: Dan Kern
Fall 1998
• Makeup Crew
Othello
(Design and Crew)
Dir.: Svetlana Efremova Reed
Spring 2002
Oklahoma
Dir.: Jim Taulli
Fall 1999
Romeo and Juliet
Dir.: Don Finn
Spring 1998
• Actor
The Learned Ladies
Dir.: Larry Biederman
Spring 2001
How I Learned to Drive
Dir.: Rita Rene
Fall 2001
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Dir. Jim Taulli
Spring 2000
The Crucible
Dir.: Dan Kern
Spring 1998
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Central College
Sustainability in Education Workshop
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Workshop offered by Central College to develop courses in sustainability.
• Workshop funding provided by the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Grant
• Week long workshop focusing on bringing all components of sustainability into all areas of study. Included field trips and work-shopping of assignments and syllabi.
Writing Workshop
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Workshop offered by Central College to develop and fine-tune writing assignments for all courses.
• Four day long workshop focusing on the creation, execution and grading/feedback on student writing assignments.
USITT
2015
• Attended several session about technical theater and advancements in the field. Specifically attended all sessions related to producing sustainable theatre.
Central College continued…
AASHE Webinars
2015
• “Strategies for Redesigning your course to Integrate Sustainability” (March)
Julie’s Bicycle Webinars
2015
• “ Getting Started- Sustainability 101” (April)
University of North Carolina Greensboro
MFA –Design
Greensboro, NC
GPA 3.90
May 2014
• Scene Design: Randy McMullen
• Costume Design and Pattern Making: Deb Bell
• Lighting Design: Jesse Belsky & Ken White
• Period Styles: Ransy McMullen & Deb Bell
• Dramatic Theory & Criticism: Jim Fisher
• Interior Architecture: Hannah Mendoza
• Collaboration: Preston Lane
Research Development Workshop
Greensboro, NC
2013/2014
• David Bauer lead a four-part seminar about grant writing and accusation.
Villanova University
MA - Theatre Arts
Villanova PA
GPA 3.61
2012
• Theatre History, Dramaturgy and Theory: Dr. Shawn Kirschner & Dr. Earl Bader
• Script Analysis: Joanna Rotte & Dr. Valerie Joyce
• Teaching of Theatre: Dr. Valerie Joyce
• Design: Janis Stefanowicz, Dirk Durroset, Jerry Forsyth & Parris Bradley
• Directing: Harriet Power
• Theater Management: Michael Hollinger
USITT
2012
• Master Class with Tony Walton
KC/ACTF Region 6
2012
• Portfolio Workshop with John Wolfe
• Winner of Regional Award for Excellence in Set Design for Woman and Scarecrow
California State University Fullerton
BA Theatre Arts
Fullerton CA
GPA 2.98
2009
• Design: Ann Shefield, Bruce Goodrich, Abel Zaballos, Deb Lockwood & Bill Meyer
• Directing: Jim Taulli & Larry Beiderman
• Theatre History: Dr. Larry Jasper & Anatola Smolen
• Acting: Svetlana Efromova-Reed, Jim Taulli, Dean Hess, Nancy Boykin & Evelyn Case
USITT
2004
Ming Cho Lee’s “Clam Bake”
2004
KC/ACTF Region 8
2001 & 2002
California State University Los Angeles
Modern Art
Los Angeles CA
GPA 4.0
Winter 2009
• Abbas Daneshari
L.A. Valley College
Art History
Sherman Oaks CA
GPA 4.0
Summer 2008
• Dr. May Haven Hurst
APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICE
Central College
Sustainability Education Advisory Committee
Pella, IA
January 2015-May 2016
• Presidential Appointment
• Committee formed to help implement objectives of the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Grant
• Charged with moving Central College from an incremental to transformative sustainability education framework for our undergraduate students
Iowa Private College Week
Pella, IA
August 2015
• Participated in multiple informative sessions per day with other Fine Arts faculty for perspective students
“Scholar Days”
Pella, IA
August 2015
• Participated recruitment and scholarship auditions for perspective students
Organic Garden
Pella, IA
June 2015- August 2015
• Helped draft plans for organic garden planting schedule
• Made rendering of garden for recruitment and information documentation for Office of Sustainability
• Trained office of sustainability staff and faculty on basic drafting techniques
Discover Central Days
Pella, IA
Fall 2014 and 2015
• Participated in informative sessions with other Fine Arts faculty for perspective students
Study Abroad Costume
Pella, IA
Spring and Fall 2015
• Helped Study Abroad office find costumes for multiple events helping to bring attention to study abroad opportunities.
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Graduate Student Association Representative
Greensboro, NC
2012/2013
• Represented Theatre Department in Graduate Student Association
Community Service and Membership
Pella Opera House Member and Volunteer
Pella, IA
Fall 2014- present
• Volunteered on several occasions for the theater including promotional events and Tulip Time
Union Street Player Community Theatre
Pella, IA
Fall 2014- present
• Member of community Theatre as of July 2015
• Volunteer in Costume Shop to help promote relations with Central College Theatre Department.
Lake Red Rock
Pella, IA
Spring 2015
• Worked as part of Central College “Service Day” to clean up areas around lake
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Puffin Foundation Grant (Awarded)
Sustainability Grant for the Arts
The Green Room: www.the-g-room.com
2014/2015
Hester Fellowship (Awarded)
Academic Scholarship
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2013/2014
Andreas Nomikos Scholarship (Awarded)
Departmental Design Scholarship
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
2013/2014
Broadway World Philadelphia Award (Nominated)
Nominated for Best Set Design for Woman and Scarecrow
Villanova University
2012
KC/ACTF Region XI Award for
Excellence in Scene Design (Awarded)
Set Design of Woman and Scarecrow
Villanova University
2012
L.A. Weekly Award
(Awarded)
Best Overall Production Design of Fat Boy
Need Theatre Company
2009
L.A. Weekly Award
(Nominated)
Nominated for Best Costume Design for Urinetown
Interact Theatre Company
2007
Honor Roll
California State University Fullerton
2001 & 2002
KC/ACTF Region VIII- Irene Ryan Award (Nominated)
Nominated for role in How I Learned to Drive
California State University Fullerton
2000
REVIEWS AND CRITICAL RESPONCES
Urinetown: The Musical : Variety. By Bob Verini Sept. 19 2006 (mention on p.3)
“Two Caveats. Matt Scarpino’s set, while serviceable, is the only aspect that says ‘low budget theater.’...though Vandy Scoates’ costumes in those scenes and elsewhere look like a million bucks...”
Chess: LAstagescene.com. By Steven Stanley Sept. 18, 2007 (mention on p.2)
“With dancers garbed half in black and half in white (snaps to costumer Vandy Scoates for leaving the males bare-chested), the two chess matches featured balletic and acrobatic moves that had the audience gasping and cheering.”
The Who’s Tommy: Backstage West. By Les Spindle. June 25, 2008 (mention on p.1)
“Glittering design efforts come from...and Vandy Scoates (costumes).”
Hamlet: Accessibly Live Offline. By Rich Borowy. July 17, 2008 (mention on p.2)
“And Vandy Scoates’ costuming of the members of the mental ward is plain, simple and rather mismatched; Just as one could expect in such a vast place that shows small hope and smaller cures!”
The Dining Room
•Los Angeles Times. By David C. Nichols. Jan. 29 2009 (mention on p.1)
“The narrative depicts various 20th century families and servants in vignettes that overlap an iconic dining room (well rendered by designer Vandy Scoates)...Effortlessly switching age and status in Scoates’ all purpose costumes, they form a beautifully balanced unit...”
•Backstage West. By Dany Margolies. Jan. 28, 2009 (mention on p.1)
“Vandy Scoates’ costuming helps differentiate eras and ages: With a perky pair of shoes or a saggy cardigan, we’re instantaneously clued in to the many characters...”
• L.A. Weekly. By Sandra Ross. Jan. 22, 2009 (mention on p.1)
“With minimal costume changes, the actors use vocal mannerisms to carve out distinct characters...The events take place on Vandy Scoates’ expansive and well-appointed set...”
•Burbank Leader. My Mary Burkin. Jan. 27, 2009 (mention on p.2)
“The play itself does half the work-asking for no real food, no particular set design or costuming (although Vandy Scoates does a fine job with both)...”
516: Philadelphia Weekly. By J. Cooper Robb. May 25, 2010 (mention on p.2)
“Vandy Scoates’ everyday costumes, though, are more effectively ordinary, particularly in the case of Sigurd, who boasts a fetching nipple ring, and Annalee, whose well-worn attire suggests a young woman barley making ends meet”
Woman & Scarecrow
• Stagepartners.org. By Ellen Wilson Dilks. Nov.13, 2011 (mention on p.2)
“[The direction] is supported magnificently by the design work. Scenic designer Vandy Scoates has created a simple yet evocative playing space in the Vasey’s very deep thrust. From the faded wood planking of the raked floor to the over-large armoire upstage, one is given the feeling of an old Irish ‘council house’. The large bed of entwined branches adds the element of other worldliness.”
•Delconewsnetwork.com. By Rosemary Fox. Nov.16, 2011
“Set designer Vandy Scoates creates a simple yet stunning bedroom that is a functional work of art painted beautifully by the brush of Jerold Forsyth’s lighting.”
Spamalot: Online Arts Journal in North Carolina by Brandon C. Jones. Oct 2, 2013 (Mention on p.1)
“Vandy Scoates (scenic design) and Lauren Pivirotto (costume design) achieved excellence in this production with diligent attention to detail. This was evident with strategically placed breasts throughout the scenery and attire ranging from medieval rags to glamorous showgirl sequences.