Chris Batchelor
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Actor
Porter Group
Toronto, ON
10.2009 - Current
- Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.
- Delivered dialogue convincingly while maintaining accurate timing and pacing with other actors.
- Attended fittings to ensure costumes were tailored properly.
- Auditioned for roles in both theatrical and television projects.
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
- Adapted performances based on feedback from directors and producers.
- Appeared in commercials, music videos, web series, short films, independent films.
- Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
- Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotions and actions using body movements, facial expressions and gestures.
- Rehearsed for roles alone and with fellow actors.
- Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
Background Actor
Ml Talent, LA Entertainment, Forefront Talent, Xtraordinary BG AgencyMorgan Rickman Talent
Toronto, ON
05.2008 - Current
- Followed directions from crew members and producers regarding blocking, wardrobe changes, and props.
- Appeared in multiple scenes with a consistent look throughout the production process.
- Adhered to all safety regulations during filming.
- Maintained professionalism while working with other actors, directors, producers, and crew members.
- Arrived on time for each day of shooting according to call times provided by the production team.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected changes in schedule or script revisions.
- Observed proper etiquette while interacting with talent agents and managers at auditions.
- Dressed appropriately for each role based on costume designer specifications.
- Filled out paperwork accurately prior to filming such as release forms and actor information sheets.
- Accurately documented hours worked on set using timecards provided by the studio.
- Maintained personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup requirements.
Education
Theatrical Performance
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON05-2011
Bachelor of Applied Science - Geological Engineering
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-1980
Skills
- Rehearsal Coordination
- Following Directions
- Script Memorization
- Reading Scripts
- Auditioning
- Rehearsing Scenes
- Exceptional communicator
- Audition preparation
- Live Performances
- Enthusiastic
- Acting
- Voice Projection
- Organizational Skills
- Responsible and Dependable
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cooperative Attitude
Accomplishments
- Advanced Communicator Silver, Toastmasters International
- Competent Leader, Toastmasters International
Affiliations
Amateur Astronomy, Hiking, Yoga, Meditation.
Timeline
Actor
Porter Group
10.2009 - Current
Background Actor
Ml Talent, LA Entertainment, Forefront Talent, Xtraordinary BG AgencyMorgan Rickman Talent
05.2008 - Current
Theatrical Performance
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science - Geological Engineering
University of Toronto
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