JUSTEN WILLHITE

(816) 518-8031 justen.willhite@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

ADMISSIONS SUPERVISOR July 2014 – Present

Worlds of Fun Amusement Park Kansas City, MO
 Employ positive guest interaction and service by directing guests to various attractions or products.
 Employ team management by directing associates engaged in daily sales and other services.
 Hire and train personnel, nominating associates for promotion/demotion when appropriate.
 Operate and oversee call center operation and general operational offices.
 Oversee operational communication lines, in cases of emergency and routine maintenance.

THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR January 2018 – February 2019

Burris Laboratory Academy & Ball State University Muncie, IN
 Take and review notes for the directors, regarding blocking, design elements, and casting choices.
 Work one-on-one with cast members and crew technicians to produce desired performance.
 Produce and cultivate production elements, such as music direction or costume design.
 Monitor backstage operations during performances.
 Collaborate with directors on scheduling for desired rehearsal output.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT September 2017 – November 2018

Muncie Civic Theatre Muncie, IN
 Monitor and accompany youth cast members during downtime from stage business.
 Employment of theatre games to engage with youth cast members.
 Communicate youth cast member information to parents and guardians when appropriate.
 Assist the accompanist for musical work when appropriate.
 Check youth cast members in and out of rehearsal, barring unauthorized persons in rehearsals.

EDUCATIONAL INTERN September 2016 – April 2017

Liberty Middle School Liberty, MO
 Collaborate with director on casting decisions and technical implementation.
 Work one-on-one with cast members to produce desired performance.
 Engage in various administrative tasks in the classroom, such as dictation and copying.
 Operate fly systems to bring in and take out backdrops and scenic portals.
 Disseminate field experience with educational coordinator for class grading and assessment.

EDUCATION
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Expected Grad – May 2021
BS, Theatre Education Candidate Muncie, IN