Dana Resnick
Loyola Marymount University & Star Education.org
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Dana's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Education, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Washington University in St Louis
Graduate Degree
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Washington University in St Louis
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Graduate Degree: Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Grew up loving the theatre.
2.
Did an apprenticeship in High School.
3.
Majored in Theatre in undergrad.
4.
Discovered my passion was in directing.
5.
Did a one year directing internship at Milwaukee Rep Theatre after graduating.
6.
Then moved to Chicago and freelanced as a director.
7.
Then hit a wall, so went to Carnegie Mellon to get my MFA.
8.
Moved to NYC, then fell in love & moved to L.A., got married, got great jobs and live happily...
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should consider being a lawyer since I am so good in front of people. Or would constantly ask, "so theatre, what are you gonna do with that?"
How I responded:
I stuck to what I love. I also had a lot of support from friends and loved ones. And made sure the work I did was exciting and powerful. I definitely felt frustrated, but didn't really see any other options. I just changed tactics from time to time.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me