4735 N. Beacon St. #202, Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 550-9102

jonathanmayo2002@yahoo.com

Jonathan Mayo______________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE To produce multimedia work that educates, heals, and entertains audiences while also building community. VISUAL & DESIGN

Moonshine Gems (jewelry), Louisville KY 2009-Present Art Director, Brand Management

Anima/Persona exhibit by visual artist Lauren Swedlow, Diane Tanios Gallery, Chicago IL 2008 Assistant Exhibit Manager, Marketing Manager

Frances Mayo Photography, Lexington KY 2011-Present Exhibit Manager

Grassroots Theatre Project, Chicago IL 2010-2011 Art Director for show collateral and company branding

McGaw YMCA, Evanston IL 2011 Art Director for festival décor for International Family Festival

McGaw YMCA Children’s Center, Evanston, IL 2011 Decoration Designer for Masquerade Awards Dinner

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 2006 Costume Designer for Book of Days

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 2005 Costume Designer for Another Part of the Forest

MSU Dance Ensemble, Morehead, KY 2005 Costume Designer for Dance Recital

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 2005 Co-Costume Designer for Do Not Collect $200

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 2005 Choreographer and Costume Designer for Night Moves Too

PERFORMANCE STAGE Pride Idol Storyteller/Judge The Glenwood Peeling Back The Layers Storyteller The Side Project Theatre (dir. CP Chang) J-Star’s 10-Min Play Contest Emcee The Frontier Uptown Thriller Parade Michael Jackson Buttercup Park Confessions Storyteller You’re Being Ridiculous Dear Daddy Storyteller Cleaning Closets @ The Glenwood J-Star Vs. 1983 Singer Mary’s Attic Kindness of Strangers Storyteller The Side Project Theatre Choosing To Be Here Storyteller The Side Project Theatre (dir. CP Chang) Lakefront Campout Emcee McGaw YMCA

Int’l Family Fest Emcee McGaw YMCA Sidetrack V Ensemble Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (dir. Patrick Sinozich) National Anthem Ensemble Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus at Wrigley Field Festival of Arts Fulltime Emcee Dogwood Dell Amphitheatre Treasure Island Jim Hawkins Timber Lake Playhouse (dir. Brad Lyons) Grease Teen Angel/Johnny Casino Shelby C.C. Theatre (dir. Cyndi Skellie) How Can I Keep From Singing Ensemble Lil’ Co. Travel Troupe (dir. Bob Willenbrink) Night Moves Too Principle Dancer Lucille Little Theatre (dir. William Layne) Berkeley Square Tom Pettigrew Lucille Little Theatre (dir. William Layne) Night Moves Principle Dancer Lucille Little Theatre (dir. William Layne) Pippin Leading Player Button Auditorium (music dir. Adam Turner) Good News Pooch Kearney Lucille Little Theatre (dir. William Layne) Something’s Afoot Geoffrey Shelby C.C. Theatre (dir. Gene Stickler) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Philostrate Lucille Little Theatre (dir. Travis Lockhart) Naomi In The Living Room John Lucille Little Theatre (dir. Tara Denney) 42nd Street Chorus Button Auditorium (dir. William Layne) Pinocchio High Court Judge Shelby C.C. Theatre (dir. Sandy Cohrs) RADIO/FILM Beautiful Gay Couple Hashtag, Tellofilms Young Gay Man Roomies, Tellofilms General announcements MSU Radio General announcements WZRD Radio at NEIU Extra Seabiscuit (award-winning) Extra Dead Moon Rising (award-winning)

PRODUCTION

Wound to Heal (web series), Chicago, IL 2016 (in production) Assistant Producer

Oral Health America, Chicago, IL 2013-Present Advancement Coordinator

Event Manager, Annual Gala & Benefit 2015-2016 Event Manager, National Partnership Celebrations 2015-2016

Cleaning Closets (www.CleaningClosets.org) 2012-Present Producer, Writer, Creator

Director & Teaching Artist, Cleaning Closets: Morehead State University—2015 Producer & Facilitator, Cleaning Closets: On Air Panels—2015 Producer, Cleaning Closets: A Night of Storytelling—2014 Producer & Director, Cleaning Closets: Northwestern University—2013 Producer & Writer, Cleaning Closets: University of Illinois Chicago—2012

J-Star series of events, Chicago, IL 2013-2016 Producer, Host, Performer

Producer and Performer, J-Star Vs. 1983—2013 Producer and Host, J-Star Presents a 10-Minute Play Contest—2015 Producer, Performer, Host, J-Star Presents the 2nd Annual 10-Minute Play Contest—2016

Uptown Thriller Parade, Chicago, IL 2014-2016 Producer, Choreographer, Dancer

Youth Empowerment Performance Project, Chicago, IL 2015 Event Manager for YEPPiversary

Actors Training Center, Wilmette, IL 2013-2015 Production Manager for Repertory Company

Grassroots Theatre Project, Chicago, IL 2013-2015 Production Manager M.A.T.E.: Male Attraction Techniques Exposed, Town Hall Pub The Present, Metropolis Coffee Company

Oceanwatch Production Group, Chicago, IL 2013 Production Assistant for Redbull Flugtag

LDJ Productions, Chicago, IL 2013 Production Assistant for Kérastase Luxe Chicago event Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago, IL 2013 Assistant Event Manager for Private Yacht Party

Illinois AfterSchool Network, Springfield, IL 2011 Event Manager for Spring Conference Reception

McGaw YMCA, Evanston, IL 2010 Event Manager for International Family Festival

Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL 2008 Development & Production Intern

Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts, Richmond, VA 2004 Production Assistant

TECHNICAL & CREW Jackalope Theatre, Chicago, IL 2015-2016 Box Office Manager

Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago, IL 2013 Usher

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago, IL 2013 FOH Associate

For Youth Inquiry (under the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health), Chicago, IL 2013 Touring Stage Manager, Staff Liaison

Piccolo Theatre, Evanston, IL 2012 Box Office Manager

Department of Cultural Affairs & Chicago Tourism Fund, Chicago, IL 2008-2011 FOH Associate

Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL 2008 FOH Associate

Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 2006 Assistant Milliner for Aida (dir. William Layne)

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2005 Props for Simply Maria (dir. Anna Antaramian)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 FOH/Box for Book of Days (dir. Rachel Doan)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 FOH/Box/Costume for Night of 10-Minute Plays

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 PR for Night Moves (dir. William Layne)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 FOH/Box Orpheus Descending (dir. Travis Lockhart)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 FOH/Box for Antigone (dir. William Layne)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 FOH/Box for Elephant Man (dir. Travis Lockhart)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2005 Set for Berkeley Square (dir. William Layne)

Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 2004 Lights/Costume/Set for Pippin (dir. Bob Willenbrink)

Lil’ Co. Traveling Troupe, Morehead, KY 2004 Costume for How Can I Keep From Singing (dir. Bob Willenbrink)

Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll, IL 2004 Set for Treasure Island (dir. Brad Lyons)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2004 ASM for Love Talker (dir. Cristy Smith)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2004 PR/Costume for Naomi in the Living Room (dir. Tara Denney)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2004 PR/FOH/Box for Jake’s Women (dir. Travis Lockhart)

Shelby C. C. Theatre, Shelbyville, KY 2004 Set/PR for Grease (dir. Cyndi Skellie)

Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 2003 ASM for Keely & Du (dir. Denise Watkins)

Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 2003 ASM for String Geese Fish Rain (dir. Greg Carlisle)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2003 PR for Good News (dir. William Layne)

Shelby C. C. Theatre, Shelbyville, KY 2003 Set for Something’s Afoot (dir. Gene Stickler)

Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 2003 Costume for 42nd Street (dir. William Layne)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2002 Lights/Set/Costume for A Midsummer Night’s Dream (dir. Travis Lockhart)

Lucille Little Theatre, Morehead, KY 2002 Costume for Equus (dir. William Layne)

Shelby C. C. Theatre, Shelbyville, KY 2002 PR for Pinocchio (dir. Sandy Cohrs)

TEACHING ARTIST Center On Halsted, Chicago, IL 2013 Volunteer Teaching Artist

Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL 2009-2013 Teaching Artist & Camp Counselor

Sitters Studio, Chicago, IL 2012 Artisitter (Artistic Babysitter)

Brillianteen Program at McGaw YMCA, Evanston, IL 2010-2012 Advisor for Showbook/Make-Up Crews

Foster Reading Center, Evanston, IL 2008-2012 Volunteer Teaching Artist & Tutor

Chiaravalle Montessori School, Evanston, IL 2008-2010 Teaching Artist & Head After School Teacher

Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL 2008 Camp Counselor for General Theatre Studies Summer Program

Albany Park Community Center, Chicago, IL 2007 Choreographer/Acting Coach for The Wiz at Volta Middle School

Lil’ Co. Traveling Troupe, Morehead, KY 2005-2006 Teaching Artist & Troupe Leader

_________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Morehead State University May 2006 B.A. Theatre, French Magna Cum Laude Northeastern Illinois University Spring 2005 National Student Exchange Program

TRAINING

Chicago Dramatists (Playwriting) Second City Training Center (Improv, Musical Improv, Producing) Old Town School of Folk Music (Hip Hop, Latin Dance) Northeastern Illinois University (Dance, Acting, Speech, French, Producing) Morehead State University (Dance, Acting, Design, Directing, Speech, Voice, French) JoAnne Fryrear School of Dance (Jazz, Ballet) Kacey Thompson workshop (Jazz, Ballet, Line, Tap, Flamenco) Shelby County High School (Merengue, Jazz, Ballet, Line, Musical, Speech)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

2017 Cliff Dwellers Artist In Resident 2012 CAAP Grant Recipient McGaw YMCA Volunteer of the Year 2011 Award Graduated Magna Cum Laude with B.A. Outstanding Student Majoring in Theatre at Morehead State University Barbazon Nominee 2004 Theta Alpha Phi National Honor Fraternity Member MSU Player Harlen Hamm Scholarship Jane Martin Scholarship International Thespian Society Member SKILLS & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Voice (Baritone/Tenor), Speech, Some French, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Line, Swing, Ballroom, Fosse, Meréngué, Choreography, Stage Combat, Directing, Producing, Teaching, Swimming, The wave with my eyebrows, CPR/First Aid/AEA certified, 62WPM, Tessitura Network, The Raiser’s Edge, Total Info, C-Vent, Social Media, MS Suite, Fax Machine, Mac, PC