Christopher Sommers
Annerley,QLD
Summary
Creative Drama Teacher with 20 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and experiential learning and progressive pedagogy. Committed to promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of all students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Teacher
Griffith University
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
Artistic Director
Factory Acting Studio
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
Acting Teacher
Warehouse Workshop Studio
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
Acting Teacher
QUT Creative Industries
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
Acting Coach- Pacific Rim 2: Uprising
Universal Studios
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Shadow director Steven S. DeKnight in all rehearsals with actors
- Work with each actor individually on their scenes and character journey
- personal coach to Cailee Spaeny (lead actor)
- Be on set coach and work with actors prior to filming their scenes.
Acting Teacher
NIDA - National Institute Of Dramatic Art OPEN
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Delivered and devised Lesson plans with Program coordinators for many programs
- Youth based programs, holiday programs, Adult Acting for Camera Classes
- Traveled to Darwin for Open Program Holiday courses
Acting Teacher
La Boite Theatre Company
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
Acting Teacher
Qld Theatre Company
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
Co- Artistic Director
23rd Productions
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
Acting Teacher
Backbone Youth Arts
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
Youth Program and Workshop Facilitator
Qld Theatre Company
02.2008 - 10.2013
- Incorporated understanding of multiple learning modalities and leveraged assessments to develop personalized enrichment curricula.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Delivered Course content at theatre company and in regional programs including Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Directed Youth Showcase as end of year program featured multi media and staged showing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ACTING
QUT
Kelvin Grove, QLD12.2002
Skills
- Composition Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Editing Software
- Camera Skills
- Audition, Filming and Directing
Accomplishments
Won Best Actor Award 2014 QSFT
Nominated for Best Actor Matilda Award 2010
Won Best Independent Production 2010, Matilda Awards, Hoods
Toured internationally Austria, Italy 2010
Best Independent Production 2009, The Pillowman
Affiliations
MEAA MEMBER SINCE 1999
Additional Information
Passionate, nurtruing teacher dedicated to learninfg and growth of
Timeline
Acting Teacher
Griffith University
07.2023 - 08.2023
Acting Teacher
Warehouse Workshop Studio
04.2023 - 06.2023
Acting Teacher
QUT Creative Industries
07.2018 - 11.2021
Acting Coach- Pacific Rim 2: Uprising
Universal Studios
11.2016 - 12.2016
Artistic Director
Factory Acting Studio
03.2016 - 08.2023
Acting Teacher
NIDA - National Institute Of Dramatic Art OPEN
03.2010 - 07.2015
Acting Teacher
La Boite Theatre Company
01.2010 - 08.2013
Acting Teacher
Qld Theatre Company
02.2008 - 02.2013
Youth Program and Workshop Facilitator
Qld Theatre Company
02.2008 - 10.2013
Co- Artistic Director
23rd Productions
07.2007 - 07.2012
Acting Teacher
Backbone Youth Arts
03.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - ACTING
QUT
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