David Ford
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Versatile Actor with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Actor
East Bakersfield High School Theatre Department
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated closely with directors, playwrights, and fellow actors to create memorable theatrical experiences for viewers.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling roles outside of personal comfort zone or typecast expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow cast members, fostering a positive environment for effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Utilized exceptional memorization skills to learn scripts quickly and accurately, enabling efficient rehearsal processes for entire casts.
- Balanced competing demands of multiple simultaneous projects by prioritizing time effectively among rehearsals, performances, meetings, and personal commitments.
- Assumed various responsibilities within theater companies, including set construction, costume design, and stage management tasks when needed.
- Captivated audiences with powerful and believable character portrayals in various stage productions.
- Maintained punctuality and professionalism throughout all aspects of theater work, from auditions to final curtain calls.
- Enhanced the overall quality of productions by contributing creative ideas during script readings and rehearsals.
- Participated in promotional activities for theater productions, such as interviews and public appearances, raising awareness for upcoming shows.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
- Sought out auditions for different roles, arriving on time and well-prepared.
- Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
- Performed in various theatrical productions, ranging from musicals to dramas.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
- Interpreted scripts to create believable characters.
- Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
- Utilized physical and vocal techniques to portray characters on stage.
- Provided input to directors on character development.
- Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.
Band Member
East Bakersfield High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Rehearsed extensively to ensure tight musical performances at every show, resulting in increased bookings and positive reviews.
- Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
- Collaborated with fellow band members to develop a unique sound and style, setting the group apart from other acts.
- Prioritized regular practice of individual instrument skills in addition to group rehearsals, contributing to a polished and cohesive sound on stage.
- Assisted with load-in and setup of equipment for live shows, ensuring smooth transitions between acts and minimizing downtime for audiences.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and interactive performances.
- Coordinated with sound engineers to optimize audio quality, ensuring exceptional listening experience.
- Increased band's local following by consistently delivering high-energy performances at various venues.
- Fostered relationships with local media to secure coverage of performances, expanding reach.
- Incorporated visual elements into live shows by coordinating lighting cues with musical moments, heightening the overall audience experience.
- Participated in community outreach opportunities such as charity concerts or music workshops for local students, generating goodwill towards the band from the public at large.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
Volunteer Actor
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Ensured consistency in character portrayal across performances, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Adapted performances to director feedback, improving scenes with nuanced adjustments.
- Supported costume and makeup departments by providing detailed character insights, ensuring accurate and impactful visual representation.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2025
Skills
- Vocal projection
- Script Analysis
- Audition preparation
- Comedic timing
- Strong Stage Presence
- Character Development
- Ensemble work
- Emotional expression
- Classical Training
- Playwriting abilities
- Memorization skills
- Following Directions
- Adaptable
- Live Performances
- Acting
- Can-do attitude
- Script Memorization
- Script interpretation
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
- Voice Projection
- Singer, baritone
- Prop handling
- Scene analysis
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Comedy Performance
- Cooperative Attitude
- Facial Expression Management
- Role Interpretation
- Dance Performance
- Line Memorization
- Role Auditions
- Theatre performances
- Role Rehearsal
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Audience Entertainment
- Production Promotion
- Responsible and Dependable
- Ensemble Collaboration
- Vocal Performance and Singing
- Script Writing
- Theatrical Productions
- Time Management
- Reliability
Gaming, Creating stuff, writing
I like to play video games in my free time.
I enjoy creating and programming games in Scratch, I also enjoy creating levels with the level editor built in to the indie game Rhythm Doctor.
I enjoy writing stories, such as books, plays, music, and scripts for an indie series I wish to produce.
Timeline
Volunteer Actor
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
01.2023 - 04.2023
Theater Actor
East Bakersfield High School Theatre Department
10.2021 - Current
Band Member
East Bakersfield High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree - General Studies
East Bakersfield High School
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