ROBYN HELWIG

310 Kevin ct. SE Salem, OR 97306 | rhelwig34@gmail.com | (503) 910-8410

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA

BA IN THEATRE ARTS MAY 2015
College courses in acting, dramaturgy, scenic design, theater history, technical theater,
directing, and playwriting, and elective courses in Greek theatrics, music theory, printmaking,
Japanese, and Latin.

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SALEM, OR

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING CERTIFICATE JUNE 2016
College courses and training in AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil3D, with special focus in
architectural drafting and design; as well as courses in accounting, psychology and figure
drawing.

WORK TEACHING ARTIST FELLOW OMAHA THEATER COMPANY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
EXPERIENCE OMAHA, NE
AUGUST 2016-MAY 2017
9-month contract working as a teaching artist at the Rose theater in Omaha, Nebraska. Duties
include designing and teaching drama classes for students 4-18; formally writing up lesson
plans and syllabi for continued use at the Rose theater; teaching after-school programs for at-
risk middle school students; teaching school workshops and residencies, using drama to
teach curriculum such as readers theater and bringing history to life; work as the Teens N
Theater administration assistant, helping to produce all youth productions; help curate study
guides; perform in theater for the very young performances as well as metro tours.

FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER BACKLINE COMEDY CLUB OMAHA, NE

AUGUST 2016-CURRENT
Duties include creating scheduling spreadsheets for staffing and payroll; opening house;
running the front desk and/or lights as needed for stand-up, sketch and improv shows; paying
out hosts and staff; cleaning and closing up theater.

TEACHING ARTIST INTERN OMAHA THEATER COMPANY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

OMAHA, NE
MAY 2016-AUGUST 2016
Duties include creating, co-teaching, and leading drama summer camps for students ages 4-
14; directing youth productions for students 8-14; teaching at risk middle school students; co-
teaching classes for students on the autism spectrum; providing structured before and after
care to students 5-18.

NANNY DOTY FAMILY TACOMA, WA

AUGUST 2013 JUNE 2015
Duties include basic childcare (children ages 5, 7, and 10); preparing snacks and meals; help
with schoolwork as needed; math tutoring; piano tutoring;

IMPROV INSTRUCTOR STAR CENTER OF TACOMA TACOMA, WA

FEBRUARY-APRIL 2014 [VOLUNTEER]
Teach groups of 6-8 grade students at four middle schools; work with school staff to meet
proper education and safety guidelines for after school programming; design and put on four
theater sports nights; teach the basics of improv to students of mostly introductory levels;
encourage creativity, confidence, and teamwork as well as performance skills.
 THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
EXPERIENCE Point A to Point B TBA dir. Michael Miller Omaha Theater Company (TVY)
Babe the Sheep Pig TBA dir. Matt Gutchiek Omaha Theater Company
NebraskaLand! Jane Linstrom dir. Michael Miller Omaha Theater Company (Metrotour)
Thumbelina Actor #1 dir. Stephanie Jacobson Omaha Theater Company (TVY)
Urinetown Featured Dancer/Ensemble dir. Katie Lindbeck Pentacle Theater
Dead Mans Cell Phone Lead Ensemble/ASM dir. Jenni Bertels Verona Studio
Looking for Normal Patty Ann dir. Laura Shearer University of Puget Sound
The Vagina Monologues Ensemble/Soloist dir. Grace Cook WIXEN
In Hopes of Buying the Moon Katie the Cat and Others Ubiquitous They
Stuck Sarah dir. Joy Pearson University of Puget Sound
Macbeth Lady Macbeth dir. John Rindo University of Puget Sound
Metamorphoses Iris/Pomona dir. John Rindo University of Puget Sound

YOUTH DIRECTING
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (ages 9-14) Drama at the Rose/Broadway at the Rose Production
Tales of the Arabian Nights (ages 8-12) Summer at the Rose Production Camp
Knock it Off: Sketch Comedy (ages 9-13) Summer at the Rose Production Camp
The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit (ages 8-9) Childrens Educational Theater

DRAMATURGY
Looking for Normal dir. Laura Shearer University of Puget Sound
An Evening with Caryl Churchill dir. Sarah Freeman University of Puget Sound

TECHNICAL WORK
Much Ado About Nothing Prop Design dir. Suzanne Withem Bellevue Little Theater
Revelation Scenic/Prop Design dir. Beth Thompson Shelterbelt Theater
I Can Make it Great Scenic Design dir. Mandy Khoshnevisan Valley Repertory Theater
The Fantastic Mr. Fox Projections/Properties Design dir. Lisa Gilham-Luginbil
Proof Properties Design dir. Cambira Herrera Valley Repertory Theater
Dead Mans Cell Phone Properties Design/ASM dir. Jenni Bertels The Verona Studio
Cloud 9 Scenic/Prop Design dir. Krista Curry University of Puget Sound

ADDITIONAL CREDITS:
Live @ The Backline Sketch Comedy Writer/Performer Since September 2016
Ubiquitous They Sketch Comedy Writer/Director/Performer 2011-2015
Ubiquitous They Improv Performer 2011-2015

Student Initiative Theater Outreach Coordinator 2013-2014

Production Manager for Student Initiative 2014-2015
Production Manager for Senior Theater Festival 2015

SKLLS & ABILITIES Special training in music theory and composition piano performance and vocal performance

Classes at the Backline Comedy Club in Improvisational Performance

Extensive experience and mastery of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and
PowerPoint; iMovie; Garageband and other music editing software; Photoshop, Gimp and
other image manipulation software; familiarity with accounting software; focused training in
drafting software.

Demonstrated ability to learn and master new software quickly and effectively.

Extremely organized and detail-oriented; proven ability to multi-task effectively; proficient with
record keeping; demonstrated leadership ability amongst peers, co-workers, and students;
excellent written and verbal communication; good time-management and dedication to
meeting deadlines; strong commitment to high quality work.

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