ANNETTE DANIELS TAYLOR

AnnetteDanielsTaylor@gmail.com; www.annettedtaylor.wix.com/annettedtaylor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE YOUNG AUDIENCES WESTERN NEW YORK BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Education Associate October 2011 Present
Represent Young Audiences WNY at private, public, and community, and media/press events Coordinate and organize summer and after-school youth programming Lead Professional development training for Board members, classroom teachers and teaching artists Update and create curriculum guides and program descriptions Assess programming through video, audio and written surveys Write, update, and publish content to digital media platforms

MUSEUM OF MOTHERHOOD NYC, NEW YORK

Theatrical and Performance Consultant August 2011- Present
A museum dedicated to the story and voice of mothers. Member of the Culture & Arts Committee.

MAMAPALOOZA FESTIVAL BUFFALO, NEW YORK

Regional Coordinator January 2006 - May 2009
Coordinate activities of performing artists throughout the production process. Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing. Determine production size, content, budget; establish scheduling details and venues Conduct meetings with staff, venue rep, national and other regional Mamapalooza directors Perform administrative duties, preparing operational reports, designing programs and organize fundraising

BUFFALO ENSEMBLE THEATER BUFFALO, NEW YORK

Artistic Director Education August 2005 - December 2006
Serve as liaisons between Buffalo Ensemble Theater and schools. Design theater education curriculum and lesson plans for elementary & middle school students Lead in-school and after-school acting workshops for middle school students Present staged school-time performances for academic enrichment

Independent Theatre Artist NYC, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami

Voice, Theater, Literary Artist and Educator September 1990 - Present
Write plays, poems, songs and essays for performance and publication Collaborate with directors and cast to find the interpretation most suited to the role. Teach writing and acting workshops Recording artist and voice actor for games, commercials, in store promotions, music projects and narration.

EDUCATION
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, SUNY BUFFALO, NY Bachelor of Arts, Performance & Communication Candidate, June 2013 BOROUGH MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CUNY NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Associate of Arts, 1986 LEE STRASBERG THEATER AND FILM INSTITUTE NEW YORK CITY, NY

Completed coursework towards Acting and Directing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Presenter

The 4th Annual Anne Frank Project: Embracing Responsibility, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY 2012 Nancy Goes to Seneca Falls: Literacy through Historical performance Patricia Cotsen 5th Annual Arts Abilities Conference, Buffalo, NY, 2012 Whatcha Mean? Lets a Zine! Literacy through Historical performance Houston Arts Partners Annual Conference, Houston, TX , 2012 Starting an Underground Railroad Residency Signature Core Services Training, 2011 Presenter/Lead Teaching artist Underground Railroad Arts In Education Summer Institute, Niagara Falls, NY, 2005 Mama Songs Performance Arts in Education Summer Institute, Niagara Falls, NY, 2004 Drama-writing Workshop

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participant

New York State Arts Teachers Association, Mini Conference, Buffalo, NY 2013 Computer animation Introduction Exploring with Collage Art Journal Rx Young Audiences National Annual Conference, Baltimore MD, 2012 Science Literacy/Science Learning: Using Trade Books to Deepen Understanding of Science Concepts and Improve Literacy Skills "Arts, Learning, and the Brain," led by Johns Hopkins Brain Science Institute Formative/Summative Assessment Imagine, Create, Innovate: Building 21st Century Skills through a Zine The Artand Scienceof Learning with Science writer Annie Murphy Paul Do It Yourself! : The YALA How to Guide to Writing STEM Lessons Flip Films: The Art of Video and the Science of Storytelling Met Life Young Audiences IDEA Model Training, Buffalo, NY, 2012 Young Audiences Teaching Artist Training Toolbox, 2011 Met Life Young Audiences National Signature Core Services Training, Atlanta, GA 2011 Patricia Cotsen 3rd Annual Arts Abilities Conference, Buffalo, NY, 2010 Soul Portraits, SLAM poetry writing with Gayle Danley

PROJECTS
Underground Railroad in Western New York Residency October 2009 to Present, Lead Teaching Artist
Young Audiences of WNY had the unique opportunity in 2010, to spend several months developing a residency for school age students that would increase literacy and understanding of racial disparities, and access to African-American artists. With support from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, we worked with an advisory committee to create a program around the history of the Underground Railroad in Western New York. We continue providing this residency in schools throughout the eight counties of Western New York each year.

Stories Through the Microphone March 2010 to Present, Lead Teaching Artist, Young Audiences WNY
Youth-at-risk-for-educational-failure and incarcerated youth feel many things and have much to say but often their literary confidence levels are low and so are their literacy skills, in turn they feel no one wants to hear what they have

to say. "Stories Through the Microphone" workshops and residency program encourages kids to use their voices and words as a way to learn more about themselves and their world by developing performance poetry skills.

Curators of Culture: Buffalo Style! June 2012 to Present, Program Coordinator Young Audiences WNY
A summer program piloted by Young Audiences WNY with support from Erie County Primetime, for kids age 12-18. For 9 weeks Teen Curators of Culture focus on a new theme by exploring creative institutions, experiencing a different art form, connecting to a variety of artists, and creating art! Topics include marketing, publishing, music, recording, architecture, theatre, and dance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Communication: writes clearly and concisely, speaks effectively, and listens attentively, negotiates/resolves differences, leads group discussions, provides feedback, and confident public speaker Interpersonal Skills: sensitive, supportive, motivates others, shares credit, counsels, cooperates, understands feelings, self-confident, and accepts responsibility Research and Planning: creates ideas, identifies problems, meets goals, gathers information, solves problems, and assesses situations Organizational Skills: handles details, coordinates tasks, manages projects effectively, meets deadlines, sets goals, keeps control over budget, plans and arranges activities, multi-tasks Management Skills: leads groups, teaches/instructs, counsels/coaches, manages conflict, delegates responsibility, directs others, implements decisions, takes charge. Computer Skills: Ability to work with several operating systems, including Windows and Mac, proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Power point, Excel; Experienced with Audacity and digital recording and editing software; Windows Movie Maker, IMovie; Knowledgeable with designing and updating websites, blogs, and social media such as FaceBook, Twitter, Vimeo, Flickr, Soundcloud, MySpace, and more

AWARDS AND HONORS

Emmanuel Fried Artie Award for Outstanding New Play, 2009 Moms Who Rock! Motherhood Foundation, Inc, 2009

RECOMMENDATIONS
Annette is a pleasure to work with. Her expertise in her art form and passion for knowledge shines through. I have had the great opportunity to work with Annette on several projects from professional development, to in-school core curriculum residencies to creation of new programs. In each instance Annette has shown a desire to learn, refine and build on new skills. Specifically Annette has had great success in working with youth at risk of educational failure and incarcerated youth. She has taken her projects above and beyond the original scope to continue to improve the outcomes. I would recommend Annette for a position in the arts in education field with confidence. - Carla Marrazzo, Director of Education, Young Audiences WNY Annette is a profoundly talented and consummate professional. I have hired her on more than one occasion. Each time she has come prepared and delivered a variety of stellar performances that has raised the bar for the entire project. She is a delight to work with and to have on set. Her energy is infectious, her abilities are vast and her commitment to her craft is well-known in professional circles. If I had the luxury of creating a role for Annette on every project - I would! Andina Barone, Casting Agent Annette is a first class professional voice talent. My clients have used her several times for high end broadcast television and radio productions and we have always been impressed with her range and professionalism. - Shaun M. Mullins Owner/President, Propellerhead Media Annette has an amazing voice, and she's great at finding and expressing the full meaning of the text. -Steve Breslin, Writer, Translator, Editor, and VO Producer, Breslin Studios

MEMBERSHIPS
ASCAP 2005; Dramatists Guild, 2009; Association of Teaching Artists, 2008; Motherhood Foundation, 2007