Wray Valentine
San Luis Obispo
Summary
Dynamic theater professional with a proven track record at Cuesta College Theater, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully developed engaging programming and managed production budgets, enhancing community involvement. Recognized for creativity and effective communication, fostering collaboration among diverse teams to deliver outstanding performances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Cuesta College Theater
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented theater programming to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinated production schedules, ensuring timely execution of events and performances.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate educational opportunities into theater projects.
- Managed budgeting processes for productions, optimizing resource allocation.
Theater Actor
Cuesta College
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Performed diverse character roles in various theatrical productions, enhancing storytelling through effective expression.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to interpret scripts and develop cohesive performances.
- Attended rehearsals regularly, demonstrating commitment to character development and ensemble dynamics.
- Adapted quickly to changes in direction or script adjustments, maintaining performance quality under pressure.
Theater Actor- Devised Work
Cuesta College
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed diverse roles in various productions, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop character interpretations and enhance performances.
- Participated in rehearsals, contributing creative input to refine scenes and improve overall production quality.
- Assisted in set preparation and maintenance, ensuring a safe and organized performance environment.
- Assisted in collaborative efforts to create an entirely new devised piece of theater for festival.
Education
No Degree - Theater/Film
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2027
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Project management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Goal setting
- Change management
- Issues resolution
- Negotiation
- Hiring and retention
- Crisis management
- Talent acquisition
- Content development
- Story pitching
- Crew collaboration
- Media relations
Timeline
Director
Cuesta College Theater
08.2025 - 02.2026
Theater Actor
Cuesta College
05.2025 - 06.2025
Theater Actor- Devised Work
Cuesta College
08.2018 - 02.2019
No Degree - Theater/Film
Cuesta College
Multiple Award winning productions
Multi KCACTF/ACTF Award Winning Productions:
"Rent"- 2011-Actor
"Dracula"- 2012-Actor-Nominations for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship
"Refried Elvis"- 2013- Originally Devised Theater- Nomination for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship
"Ghostship"- 2016- Originally Devised Theater- Nomination for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship
"The Pawn"- 2019- Originally Decived Short Film
"Treasure Island"- 2025- Actor
"James and the Giant Peach"- Director