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Mike Rylander AFTRA Fi-Core / SAG & AEA Eligible Height: 6' 1" Weight: 185 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Agent: (612) 827-3823 Age Range: 20-30 E-mail: mike@committeefilms.com URL: www.mikerylander.com |
| EXPERIENCE (ON-CAMERA / VOICE OVER / PRINT) |
| ACTING - FEATURE
FILM "Steve" (Lead), THE OLD ARIZONA, Committee Films, In-Development. (Written by Mike Rylander & Andy Awes, Directed by Andy Awes) "Churchgoer" (Featured Extra), THE CONVINCER, Werc Werk Works, 2011. (Written & Directed by Jill Sprecher, Produced by Chirstine Walker) "Ted" (Supporting), WHY AM I IN A BOX?, Silent But Deadly Productions, 2010. (Written & Directed by Rachel Grubb) "Art Snob" (Extra), NOBODY, Lindeman Pictueres, 2009. (Written & Directed by Rob Perez, Executive Produced by Josh Hartnett) "Office Drone #1 / Jim Doogin" (Featured), EMPTY FULLER, Iguano Films, 2008. (Written & Directed by Brian Cwikla) ACTING - NATIONAL TELEVISION (NON-COMMERCIAL) "Tortured Kinght Templar" (Principal), THE SECRET HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA - THE HISTORY CHANNEL, Committee Films, 2009. (Directed & Produced by Andy Awes & Maria Awes) "Roger Patterson" (Principal), CRITICAL EVIDENCE - MONSTERQUEST - THE HISTORY CHANNEL, White Wolf Entertainment, 2009. (Produced by Michael Tabor) "The Dude" (Lead), DAISIES by SICK OF SARAH, NEWNOWNEXT MUSIC - THE LOGO NETWORK (LOGO), Omni-Fusion Productions, 2008. (Directed by Shane Nelson) ACTING - NATIONAL TELEVISION (COMMERCIAL) "Office Fan" (Principal), NEVER MISS A MARCH MOMENT - BEST BUY, Orange Filmworks, Best Buy Advertising, 2011. (Directed by Marco Baca) "Dude #2" (Principal), SNACK ATTACK SAMURAI - DORITOS, Super Bowl XLIV, Former Most Watched TV Commercial of All-Time, 2010. (Created by Ben Krueger & Cole Koehler) "Bartender" (Extra), FLASH - BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Drive Thru Prodctions, 22Squared Advertising, 2008. (Directed by Timothy Kendall) "Mike" (Principal), NEIGHBOR - EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS, Drive Thru Productions, Committee Films, Hot Dish Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Mike" (Principal), EXCUSES - EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS, Drive Thru Productions, Committee Films, Hot Dish Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Voting Man" (Extra), CHEESEBURGERS - SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES, Pytka Productions, Brew Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Joe Pytka) "Business Man" (Extra), ON THE WAY UP - COX BUSINESS SERVICES, Blue 60 Pictures, Periscope Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Greg Winter) "Waving Man" (Extra), THE WAVE - BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Johns+Gorman Films, 22Squared Advertising, 2006. (Directed by Jeff Gorman) "Clapping Man" (Extra), RUDY - BUFFALO WILD WINGS, Johns+Gorman Films, 22Squared Advertising, 2006. (Directed by Jeff Gorman) "Bartender" (Extra), SUPRO SOCK - DEER STAGS FOOTWEAR, Mayhew Breen Productions, 2006. (Directed by Marc Mayhew) HOSTING - NATIONAL TELEVISION Lifestyle Guest Host, VARIOUS PROGRAMS - SHOPNBC, ShopNBC Studios, 2009-Present. (Executive Produced by Paul Kelley) Vendor Guest Host / Spokesperson, THE HOME SPA - SHOPNBC, Comfort Line Products, ShopNBC Studios, 2009-Present. (Executive Produced by Paul Kelley) Host, MAD ABOUT MONEY (Pilot - Syndicated) - National Theatre for Children, 2008. (Directed by Ward Eames, Produced by Bob Beverage) MODELING - NATIONAL TELEVISION On-Air Clothing Model, VARIOUS PROGRAMS - SHOPNBC, ShopNBC Studios, 2005-2007 MEDIA APPEARANCES - NATIONAL TELEVISION COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE'S 50 SEXIEST BACHELORS - TODAY, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, EXTRA, INSIDE EDITION, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD & E! NEWS, 2007. ACTING - REGIONAL TELEVISION (NON-COMMERCIAL) "Mike" (Host / On-Air Personality), THE CW TWIN CITIES CREW - THE CW TWIN CITIES, 2008-Present. "The Producer" (Principal), MINNEWOOD - THE PRODUCER (Pilot) - MINNEAPOLIS TELEVISION NETWORK (MTN), 2007. (Written & Directed by Ryan Strandjord) ACTING - REGIONAL TELEVISION (COMMERCIAL) "First Licker" (Principal), MYSTIC LAKE CASINO & HOTEL COMMERCIAL - LICK, Drive Thru Productions, DRGM Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Lorenzo De Guia) "Roy" (Principal), DEJOPE GAMING COMMERICAL - MAGICIANS, Orange Filmworks, Red Circle Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Marco Baca) "The Producer" (Principal), MINNEWOOD - PILOT EPISODE, Minneapolis Television Network (MTN), Gypsy Cinema Productions, 2007. (Written & Directed by Ryan Strandjord) Media Appearance, WCCO CHANNEL 4 NEWS (CBS - MINNEAPOLIS), Cosmopolitan's 50 Sexiest Bachelors, 2007. "Batter" (Principal), HENDRICK'S REGIONAL HEALTH COMMERCIAL - THE STRIKEOUT, Drive Thru Productions, Russell Herder Advertising, 2006. (Directed by Timothy Kendall) "Lifeguard" (Principal), TREASURE ISLAND RESORT & CASINO COMMERCIAL - THE LIFEGUARD, Icarus Films, Periscope Advertising, 2006. (Directed by Bill Yunker) ACTING - SHORT FILM "Officer Myer" (Supporting), STREET HASSLE, Minneapolis Community & Technical College - Film Department, 2008. (Written & Directed by Roger Davidson) "Justin" (Lead), UNFAITHFUL, Minneapolis College of Art & Design - Film Department, 2007. (Written & Directed by Melissa Gagner) "Barry" (Lead), THE GRAPEFRUIT SCENE, Ninja Goldfish Productions, 2007. (Directed by Andrew Putshoegl, Written by Mike Rylander) "Lance" (Lead), ALTERATIONS, Minneapolis Community & Technical College - Film Department, 2007. (Written & Directed by Stevie Kane & Jean Dalsin) "Angry Customer" (Supporting), DELIVER, Minneapolis Community & Technical College - Film Department, 2007. (Written & Directed by Jesse Skogh) "Clay" (Lead), FUN WITH SANITY, Party Ghost Productions, 2006. (Written & Directed by Andrew Weigel) "Elliot" (Lead), FEAR OF MADNESS, Noah's Films, 2006. (Written & Directed by Noah Puckett) "Johnny 76" (Lead), WILL YOU LOVE ME WHEN I'M MADE OF ROBOT PARTS, Exogesis Filmwerks, The Minneapolis 48 Hour Film Festival, 2006. (Directed by Vincent Rosso) "Hank Mint" (Supporting), THE GREAT MIDLAND PLAINS, Visualization Productions & Free Association Studios, 2006. (Directed by Ashley Siebels) "Jake" (Supporting), FACSIMILE, Film 3/4 Productions & The Minneapolis Community & Techincal College - Film Department, 2006. "Boyfriend" (Supporting), UNIVERSAL SIGH, Endless Sky Productions, 2006. (Written & Directed by Ben Myrick) "Oskar Schindler" (Lead), RESTUARANT SCENE FROM SCHINDLER'S LIST, Minnesota School of Business - Film Department, 2005. ACTING - MUSIC VIDEO "The Dude" (Lead), DAISIES - SICK OF SARAH, Omni-Fusion Productions, 2008. (Written & Directed by Shane Nelson) "Mike" (Supporting), HUBCAPS - STANDARD THOMPSON, 2002. (Written, Directed & Produced by Brent Braniff) ACTING - RETAIL VIDEO "Jonah" (Lead), AUGSBURG FORTRESS - DISCOVERY CANYON, EPISODES 1-5, Mahoney Media Group Productions, 2008. (Directed by Brian Czock) "Jonah" (Lead), AUGSBURG FORTRESS - THE RAINFOREST ADVENTURE, EPISODES 1-5, Mahoney Media Group Prodcutions, 2007. (Directed by Brian Czock) "Jonah" (Lead), AUGSBURG FORTRESS - THE GREAT BIBLE REEF, EPISODES 1-5, Twin Town Creative Productions, 2006. (Written & Directed by Jim Fuller, Produced by Pam Fuller) ACTING - INTERNET VIDEO "Frat Guy" (Principal), 3M - SAVE THE WALLS, Three Volts Media, Atomic Playpen, 2008. (Directed by Bill Prouty) "Team Member #1" (Principal), HEALTH PARTNERS - SAME DAY TEST RESULTS, Committee Films, Kerker Advertising, 2008. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Team Member #1" (Principal), HEALTH PARTNERS - VIEW IMMUNIZATIONS ANYTIME, Committee Films, Kerker Advertising, 2008. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Team Member #1" (Principal), HEALTH PARTNERS - REFILL PRESRCIPTIONS ONLINE, Committee Films, Kerker Advertising, 2008. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Guy Squirmer" (Spokersperson), JOCKEY - WHAT'S YOUR SIGNATURE SQUIRM, www.stopsquirming.com, Periscope Advertising, 2007. (Directed by Quan Hoang) "Horse Racing Fan" (Extra), TRIFECTA - SCHLITZ BEER, Produxtion Advertising, 2007. "Agent 3770" (Principal), THE GEEK SQUAD (BEST BUY) - THE VIRTUAL AGENT: REMOTE COMPUTER SUPPORT VIDEO, Drive Thru Productions, 2006. (Directed by Andy Awes) "Mr. Sipowitz" (Principal), PRIMERA TECHNOLOGIES - BRAVO SE DISC PUBLISHER, Cricket Films, 2006. (Directed by Jon Springer, Produced by Amie Hoffner) ACTING - INDUSTRIAL VIDEO "Athlete" (Day Player), SMITHS MEDICAL - CLEO 90 INFUSION SET VIDEO, Equinox Creative, 2008. (Directed by Carrie Maloney, Produced by Pam Pavek) "The Wingman" (Spokesperson), BUFFALO WILD WINGS - QUARTER ONE TRAINING VIDEO, Hoffman Communications, 2007. (Directed & Produced by Christian Unser) "Iron Mountain Employee" (Day Player), AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL - EMERSON COOPER 380, AMC Productions, 2007. (Directed by Mike Plant, Produced by Juliette Jordal) "Kieran" (Day Player), BEST BUY - KEEPIN' IT REAL CREDIT CARD VIDEO, Yellow Tag Productions, 2006. (Directed by Dave Burghardt, Produced by Dan Orozco) "Wannabe Thug" (Day Player), THE ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF MINNESOTA - GOLD PRESENTATION VIDEO, Orange Filmworks, 2006. (Written & Directed by Marco Baca) "Frat Guy" (Day Player), TARGET - THE RECRUITER FILES, EnsembleWorks Productions, 2006. (Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Copenhaver) "Mike" (Day Player), TARGET - MULTICULTURAL WORKPLACE VIDEO, Target Corporate Media, 2006. (Directed by Casey Thompson, Produced by Theresa Anderson) "Annoying Denver Nuggets Fan" (Day Player), MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES - SCOREBOARD VIDEO, Minnesota Timberwolves Media, 2006. (Written & Directed by Chad Folkestad) "Football Player" (Extra), MEDTRONIC - EAST VS. WEST SALES COMPETITION VIDEO, StoneArch Creative, 2006. (Produced by Nancy Briggs) "Home Theatre Installer" (Extra), BEST BUY - BACK TO SCHOOL ACHIEVERS, Yellow Tag Productions, 2005. (Written & Directed by Jeff Hopkins, Produced by Teri Benson) ACTING - PILOTS, SPECS, DEMOS "Curt Dunkleman" (Principal), HEINZ NEW POPPERS COMMERCIAL - JUST THE RIGHT KICK, Above The Line Entertainment, 2008. (Written & Directed by Justin & Kritin Schaack) Co-Host (Principal), FROM THE GROUND UP - PILOT EPISODE, Revolution Media, 2007. (Written & Prodcued by Katherine Whittle & Julie Bergh) "Tree Smoker" (Principal), AMERICAN CANCER SOICETY PSA - ISOLATED, Three Volts Media, 2007. (Directed by Bill Prouty) "Worker #1" (Principal), HEINZ KETCHUP COMMERCIAL - LUNCHBREAK, 1st Annual Heinz Commercial Contest, 2007. (Written & Directed by Ryan Whetheral) "Male Model" (Principal), ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION PSA - MOOSE JAW, Three Volts Media, 2007. (Written & Directed by Bill Prouty) "Hepcat" (Supporting), CENTER EARTH - PILOT EPISODE, Exogesis Filmwerks, 2007. (Written & Directed by Vincent Rosso) "Henchman #1" (Featured), DEMOCRACY: THE SERIES - PILOT EPISODE, Marty Doogin Arts, 2007. (Directed by Joseph Dressel, Written by Chris Cummings) "Amputee Beer Drinker" (Principal), GRAIN BELT PREMIUM COMMERCIAL - THE HIKERS, Three Volts Media, 3rd Annual Grain Belt Commercial Contest - 6th Place, 2006. (Directed by Eli Ljung) "Cell Phone Guy" (Principal), T-MOBILE COMMERCIAL - DOUCHEBAG, Three Volts Media, 2006. (Written by Jake Nyberg, Directed by Bill Prouty) "The Producer" (Supporting), MINNEWOOD - PILOT EPISODE, Gypsy Cinema Productions, 2006. (Written & Directed by Ryan Strandjord) MODELING - PRINT (NATIONAL) "50 Sexiest Bachelors In America", COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE, November 2007. (Photographed by Beth Studenberg) “Coach” (Princiapl), GOPHER SPORT CATALOG, Winter 2007. (Photographed by Aaron Schomburg) "Husband #1" (Principal), MARVIN WINDOWS ADVERTISMENT - THE NEWLYWED SHOW, Martin Williams Advertising, Minneapolis, MN, 2005. (Photographed by Curtis Johnson) VOICE OVER - VIDEO GAMES, RADIO, FILM, ETC. "Jim Doogin" (Featured), FEATURE FILM - EMPTY FULLER, Iguano Films, 2008. (Written & Directed by Brian Cwikla) Various Characters (Principal), VIDEO GAME - CONFIDENTIAL TITLE (In-Development), Destineer Studios, 2008. "Guy #2" (Principal), JOHNSONVILLE RADIO COMMERCIAL - CRAVE, Kerker Advertising, Babble-On Studios, 2008. (Produced by Chris Preston) "Male" (Principal), MINNESOTA DNR RADIO PSA- DON'T YOU JUST HATE IT, Twin Town Creative, 2007. (Produced & Mixed by Jim Fuller) "Guy #2" (Principal), MINNESOTA DNR RADIO PSA - VIDEO GAME, Twin Town Creative, 2007. (Produced & Mixed by Jim Fuller) "Male" (Principal), HAMLINE UNIVERSITY RADIO COMMERCIAL- TRANSFER ENROLLMENT OPEN HOUSE, Danger Studios, 2006. (Produced & Mixed by David Erbele) WRITING - FEATURE FILM Co-Writer, THE OLD ARIZONA, Committee Films, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. (Written by Mike Rylander & Andy Awes) WRITING - PRINT Contributing Writer, YOU KILLIN' THE FLOW, YO', The Uptown Neighborhood Newspaper, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. Contributing Writer, THE 21A WESTBOUND TAKES ME HOME AFTER WORK, Edifice Wrecked Magazine, www.edificewrecked.com, 2006. PRODUCTION - TELEVISION (NATIONAL) Office Production Assistant, BEST BUY CORPORATE - BROADCAST ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, Richfield, MN, 2007-Present. |
| EXPERIENCE (THEATRICAL / LIVE PERFORMANCE) |
| ACTING - THEATRE Touring Company Member, MAD ABOUT MONEY, The National Theatre for Children, Various venues across CA, AK, PA, MI, WI & ND, 2007-Present. (Directed by Jon Mikkleson) "Darthius / Polyodius," HAMLUKE, Mayket Productions - Bryant Lake Bowl, Hennepin Stages Theatre & Lowry Lab Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-Present. (Written & Directed by Brad Erickson) "Abram," ROMEO & JULIET, Four Humors Theatre - The Bedlam Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, 2008. (Directed by Jason Ballweber) Ensemble / Understudy, SONG OF SINGAPORE, The Actor's Theatre of Minnesota - The Lowry Theatre, St. Paul, MN, 2008. (Directed by Jon Cranney) "Nick Washington," THE OPPORTUNITY, 2007 Minnesota Fringe Festival - The Ritz Theatre, Three Volts Media, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. (Written by Jake Nyberg, Directed by Bill Prouty) "Zombie," GOOOGLE: THE MUSICAL, 2006 Minnesota Fringe Festival - University of Minnesota Rarig Thrust, The Imbicile Domicile, Minneapolis, MN, 2006. (Written & Directed by Drew Hammond) "Bruce," ATTACK OF THE ATOMIC TRASH MONSTER'S BRIDE, The Flower Shop Project - Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis, MN, 2006. (Directed by Gretchen Weinrich) "Quint / Leon," DREAMIN' FOR REAL, CLIMB Theatre, Various Minnesota Schools, Various Minnesota Cities, 2006. (Written & Produced by Peg Wetli) "Dax," FLASHBACK, CLIMB Theatre - Quad Cities Earth Day Fair, Rock Island, IL, 2006. (Written by Charles N. Adams Jr., Produced by Peg Wetli) "Rob / Mike," SHATTERED, CLIMB Theatre - Various Wisconsin Schools, Various Wisconsin Cities, 2006. (Written & Produced by Peg Wetli) Various Characters, THE DA VINCI CODE CLIFF NOTES, The Brave New Others - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2006. (Directed by Dave Kappelhoff) "Beef," THE AWESOME 80'S PROM, Davenport Theatrical, The Hennepin Theatre Trust - Hennepin Stages Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. (Written & Directed by Ken Davenport)* "Ben Westerberg," SOBER CAB, Mainly Me Productions - Old Arizona Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, 2005. (Written by Josh Carson, Directed by John Haynes) "Various Characters," DE JA VIEW OR SURFIN' THE BOOB, Brave New Institute Level V Showcase - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004. (Directed by John Haynes) "Bill Ray," ON GOLDEN POND, Mouse River Players, Minot, ND, 2001. "Mercuitio," ROMEO AND JULIET, Minot High School, Minot, ND, 2000. "Teenager/Chorus Member," THE MUSIC MAN, Minot State University, Minot, ND, 1997. "Chorus Member," JOESEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Minot State University, Minot, ND, 1996. "City Father Munchkin," WIZARD OF OZ, Minot State University, Minot, ND, 1995. "King Neptune," HICKORY DICKORY DOCK, Mouse River Players, Minot, ND, 1995. "Leroy Herdman," THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, Minot State University, Minot, ND, 1994. "Chief Weasel," WIND AND THE WILLOWS, Mouse River Players, Minot, ND, 1994. "Child," CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Minot State University, Minot, ND, 1993. "The Overbearing Know-it-all," THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, Mouse River Players, Minot, ND, 1993. "Knave of Hearts," ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Mouse River Players, Minot, ND, 1992. ACTING - IMPROVISATIONAL Member of troupe "The Powder Puff Boyz," Improv-A-Go-Go - Brave New Workshop & Other Various Venues, Minneapolis, MN, 2004-Present. Member of troupe "The Brave New Others," Various Venues, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. Member of troupe "ComedySportz Minor League Team," ComedySportz Comedy Club, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. Member of various troupes, Six-Ring-Circus - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004-2006. Member of troupe "Chaos," Various Venues, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 2000-2001. EMCEE/HOSTING - PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, ETC. Live Audience Emcee, FOX SPORTS NETWORK (FSN) NORTH - QWEST WILD LIVE, TWINS LIVE & GOPHERS LIVE, 2007-Present. (Directed by Joseph Maar) In-Arena Game Host / Co-Announcer, THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, The Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-Present. (Produced by Chad Folkestad) Live Event Emcee, THE MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY - HOOK, LUND & SINKER RELEASE EVENT, The Mall of America, Bloomington, MN, 2008. (Produced by Gina Hubley) Member of the "The Prowl Patrol," THE MINNESOTA LYNX, The Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, 2006. (Directed by Chad Folkestad & Rachael Smith) "Flex Pectoral aka Scan Man" - Ushertainer, THE SAINT PAUL SAINTS, Midway Stadium, St. Paul, MN, 2006. (Directed by Jack Weatherman & Joe Wiener) Member of the "The Blue Crew," THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, The Target Center, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. (Directed by Chad Folkestad & Rachael Smith) STAGED READING - FEATURE FILM “Mitch” (Supporting), REMEMBER MINNESOTA, The Screenwriters’ Workshop – The Ritz Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. (Written & Directed by John Carroll Lynch) “Steve” (Lead), THE OLD ARIZONA, Committee Films - Montana Coffee House, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. (Written by Mike Rylander and Andy Awes) WRITING - SKETCH COMEDY Contributing Writer, THE DA VINCI CODE CLIFF NOTES, The Brave New Others - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2005. (Directed by Dave Kappelhoff) Contributing Writer, DE JA VIEW OR SURFIN' THE BOOB, Brave New Institute Level V Showcase - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004. (Directed by John Haynes) DIRECTOR OF CHOREGRAPHY - THEATRE Combat & Sword Fighting Scenes, ROMEO AND JULIET, Minot High School, Minot, ND, 2000. TECHNICAL DIRECTION - IMPROVISATIONAL Six-Ring-Circus - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. |
| TRAINING (PROFESSIONAL) |
| ACTING - MEISNER
& LEWIS Introduction to Meisner & Lewis, The Performance Studio, Minneapolis, MN, 2007. (Taught by Sandra K. Horner) ACTING - IMPROVISATIONAL ComedySportz Minor League Boot Camp - ComedySportz Comedy Club, Minneapolis, MN, 2005-2006. (Taught by Jill Bernard, Doug Neithercott, James Moore & Mary Strutzel) Six-Ring-Circus, Brave New Institute - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004-2006. (Taught by Lauren Anderson, Beth Dickie, Jason Bindas & Adam Fielitz) Brave New Institute Levels I-IV - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2002-2004. (Taught by Mike Fotis, Butch Roy & Dave Kappelhoff) ACTING - SKETCH COMEDY Brave New Institute Level V - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004. (Taught by John Haynes) ACTING - EAR PROMPTING Ear Prompting with Beth Champlin - NUTS Non-Union Talent Service, Golden Valley, MN, 2007. (Taught by Beth Champlin) ACTING - VOICE OVER Voice Over Acting with Jill Mikkelson - Moore Creative Talent, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-Present. (Taught by Jill Mikkelson) WRITING - SKETCH COMEDY Brave New Institute Level V - Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, 2004. (Taught by John Haynes) |
| RELATED AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & SKILLS |
| Minot
High School Actor of the Year, "Mercuitio," ROMEO AND JULIET, Minot
High School, Minot, ND, 2000. American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest, School/City/District/Region/State Champion & National Competition Participant, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 1999. Tele-prompter & Ear-prompter proficient. Excellent improvisation, athletic, stage combat, pantomime, dialect & pupeterring abilities. Above average singing & dancing abilities. Moderate guitar & piano abilities. |
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