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Katie B. Turner 2920 Clairemont Dr. #19

San Diego, CA 92117 970-903-8924

[email protected]

EDUCATION

2016 Doctorate, University of California at Irvine

Area of Study: American Theatre History

Additional Emphases: Dramaturgy, Pedagogy

Dissertation Title: Damsels in Distress: Anxiety, Theatre, and the Feminine from the

Revolutionary War to the Civil War

Dissertation Chair: Ketu H. Katrak

2011 Master of Arts Degree, CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA, Academic Distinction

Major: Theatre History and Criticism

Master’s Thesis: “Peter Schumann’s Rules of Engagement: Fifty Years of Bread, Puppets, and

Politics”

Thesis Advisor: Dr. John Swain

2006 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, Summa Cum Laude

Major: Theatre Arts

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor Spring 2016 Co-Instructor with Daphne Lei, Multicultural Spring This class explores different performance cultures from around the world. Invited guest

artists presented lecture-demonstrations on topics as varied as Bharata Natyam, theatre as therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Taiko drumming. Students participated in the workshops, wrote critical reflections on the classes, and developed scenes from Macbeth utilizing the various styles experienced in the class.

2012-2014 The Development of Drama, University of California in Irvine Enrollment: 20-25 This class was a year-long survey of theatre literature and history from ancient culture

to present day. Open to both majors and non-majors, this class provided students with a broad knowledge of world drama while also teaching critical thinking about performance.

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Spring 2010 Actors and Acting, California State University in Northridge Enrollment: 40 This general education class introduced students to dramatic literature via the acting

methods particular to specific dramatic genres, such as comedies of manners, melodrama, realism, and farce.

Invited Guest Lecture, University of California in Irvine

Spring 2016 “Trauma, Healing Community” Class: Multicultural Spring Instructor: Dr. Daphne Lei This guest lecture was actually a mini-symposium I organized around theatre forms that

intervene in communities with the intention of providing a space for healing, growth, and social change. This included a lecture-demonstration by me on Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed, a lecture-demonstration by two military veterans who work with other veterans using theatre as a therapeutic outlet, and a guest appearance by Dr. Anthony Kubiak, who gave a lecture-demonstration on the healing shamanic ritual of “calling the soul.”

Enrollment: 14 Spring 2016 “Introduction to Gesture: Awakening the Body and Mind in Performance” (lecture-

demonstration) Class: Masking and Performance Instructor: Dr. Anthony Kubiak Enrollment: 15 Winter 2016 “Woyzeck: a Dramaturgical Overview” Class: Development of Drama Instructor: Sara Galloway Enrollment: 18 Winter 2016 “The Grateful Dead: The Music Never Stopped” Class: Performing Culture Instructor: Dr. Bryan Reynolds Enrollment: 399

Winter 2015 “Fix the Woman, Fix the Nation: Gender, Anxiety, and the Power of the Binary in

Nineteenth Century Theatre and Culture.”

Class: “Performance and Space, Early Modern to Modern Drama.”

Instructor: Dr. Ian Munro

Enrollment: 87

Fall 2014 “Giving Voice to the Dead: Griselda Gambaro’s Drama of the Disappeared”

Class: “Culture in Performance”

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Instructor: Dr. Anthony Kubiak

Enrollment: 220

Winter 2014 “’The Confusing Ocular Optics of Race’: Looking, Seeing, and Knowing in Dion

Boucicault’s The Octoroon”

Class: “Performance and Space, Early Modern to Modern Drama”


Enrollment: 87

Spring 2013 “The Internet Video as Transversal Experience: ‘Tosh.O’ and the Power of the Short,

Sharp, Shock”

Class: “European Intermedial Performance and Transversality”

Instructor: Dr. Bryan Reynolds

Enrollment: 100

Teaching Associate, University of California in Irvine

Spring 2016 Multicultural Spring

Instructor: Dr. Daphne Lei

Enrollment: 14

Spring 2016 Masking and Performance


Enrollment: 15

Winter 2016 Performing Culture

Instructor: Dr. Bryan Reynolds

Enrollment: 399

Fall 2015 Arts 1: Arts Core

Instructor: Dean Stephen Barker

Enrollment: 447

Winter 2015 “Performance and Space, Early Modern to Modern Drama”


Enrollment: 96

Fall 2014 Culture in Performance


Enrollment: 220

Winter 2014 Performance and Space, Early Modern to Modern Drama

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Enrollment: 87

Additional Teaching Experience

July 2016 Acting for Adults

In partnership with Clairemont Act One Community Theatre, this class focuses on

acting fundamentals for beginning and intermediate actors. The intent is to offer

actors a foundation in movement, voice, and character development that can be

applied to any acting technique.

SCHOLARSHIP

Articles Fall 2016 “Jacksonian Pocahontas Plays: Native Femininty and the Cost of Conquest” (in

development) Paper Presentations Fall 2016 “On the Edge of Your Seat: Distress, Suspense, and Spectacle in American Popular

Dramaturgy” (forthcoming)

This paper is being considered for the “Emotions and Affect Across Time, Space, and

(Scholarly) Traditions” working group at the 2016 American Society for Theatre Research

conference.

Fall 2014 “Regulating the Maternal Citizen: 19th Century Advice Manuals and the Theatricalization

of American Motherhood”

Presented as part of the American Society for Theatre Research working group “Props and Vessels: Pregnancy, Maternity, and Birth as Disembodied Performance” ASTR Conference, Baltimore, MD

Fall 2011 “How to Win Friends and Influence People: Peter Schumann’s Guide to Popularity”

Comparative Drama Conference, University of Loyola/Marymount in Los Angeles, CA

Fall 2010 “Antigone Gets Her Way: Politics and Protest in Brecht, Fugard, and Gambaro”

Comparative Drama Conference, University of Loyola/Marymount in Los Angeles, CA

Symposium Presentations, University of California, Irvine

Spring 2015 “These Divided States: Theatre, Anxiety, and the Feminine”

Presented at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts PhD Dissertation Presentation

Symposium

Spring 2014 “Theatre and Split Consciousness in Early American Society”

Presented at the Associated Graduate Students Graduate Research Symposium

Archival Projects

Summer 2015 “Recreating the Theatrical Past: A Summer in the Houghton Theatre Collection”

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With funds awarded by the Medici Scholarship, I spent two weeks in the Houghton

Theatre Collection researching images and texts related to the experience on theatre-

going in the nineteenth-century. The materials consulted have helped form the

theoretical basis for my dissertation work.

Summer 2015 Dramatic Transformations Archive Organization

I was hired by Dr. Daphne Lei to organize and label over 3,000 files associated with the

Dramatic Transformation project from its founding in 2011 to its most recent

performance in 2014. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, I also created study modules for the

archive from videos of the performances. Additionally, I created a short trailer for each

performance video that highlighted each production’s thematic focus.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Competitive Awards 2015 Medici Scholarship, University of CA Irvine School of the Arts ($1,400) 2015 Fellowship, Pedagogical Fellows, Center for Engaged Instruction, University of CA Irvine

($2,000) 2014 Best Presentation in the School of the Arts, Graduate Research Symposium, University

of CA at Irvine ($500) 2013 Dorothy Halleck Scholarship Award, Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter S

($1,200) 2010 Second Place, Statewide Research Symposium, California State University San Jose

($500) 2010 First Place, Annual Research Symposium, California State University Northridge ($500) 2010 Dean’s Award, California State University Northridge ($500)

Additional Honors 2016 Mentorship Award, San Diego House Rabbit Society 2011 Granted membership in Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society 2010 Dean’s Award, California State University Northridge 2006 Summa Cum Laude Honors, Fort Lewis College 2001-2006 Dean’s List, Fort Lewis College 2002-2006 Continuing Student Scholarship, Fort Lewis College 2006 Outstanding Student in Theatre, Fort Lewis College

SERVICE

ACADEMIC SERVICE

University of California in Irvine

Spring 2016 Panel Moderator, “Dramatic Transformations” Panel, Art of Healing Symposium, UC

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Irvine

Winter 2016 Workshop Designer and Facilitator, “Preparing for the Academic Job Market”

This workshop was offered to Drama graduate students and included information about

where to find academic job listings, how to write a cover letter, and how to write a

statement of teaching philosophy.

Winter 2016 Workshop Designer and Facilitator, “Syllabus Development and Lesson Planning”

This workshop was offered to Drama graduate students and focused on scaffolding as a

tool by which to motivate undergraduate students and promote engaged learning

environments.

2012-2015 Dramatic Transformations

This project served the UCI community by bringing graduate students’ issues with

diversity and equity to the university’s attention through performance. Each year an

original play was devised using graduate student interviews. I served as actor, director,

and researcher in the various incarnations of the project.

Fall 2015 Facilitator, Teaching Assistant Professional Development Program

As part of the Pedagogical Fellows Program, I designed and facilitated a two-day-long training program for new Teaching Assistants in the Drama Department. Workshops included training in professionalism, Active Learning, conflict management, grading, and lesson planning.

2013-2014 Student Representative

As the PhD program in Drama is a joint program with UC San Diego, the faculty meet twice a year to confer with each other and to address student concerns. As the student representative I was responsible for soliciting concerns from students, bringing the concerns to the faculty, and reporting back any responses or additional information from the faculty.

Fall 2014 Co-Facilitator, “Developing Guidelines and Principles for Enhancing Graduate Student

Diversity”

Working with colleague Dr. Cathery Yeh, I designed and facilitated a workshop intended to assist mentors in the DECADE program identify situations in which diversity and equity effect academic experiences and develop ideas for addressing these situations

Additional Academic Service 2014-2015 Co-chair, Graduate Student Caucus Mentorship Committee

Working in collaboration with my co-chair Guy Zimmerman, the Graduate Student Caucus President, and the Executive Committee of the American Society for Theatre Research, I assisted in coordinating the society’s Mentorship program. This involved creating criteria for matching mentors and mentees, guiding participants through the

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process, collating data to make matches, and facilitating a meeting of mentors and mentees at the Mentorship Breakfast as part of the society’s annual conference.

COMMUNITY SERVICE 2015-2016 Member of the Board, Clairemont Act One Community Theatre 2011-2015 President and Artistic Director, Clairemont Act One Community Theatre In this capacity I oversaw 3-4 productions per year as well as the general operations of

the company. Under my leadership, the company grew from its initial operating budget of less than $1,000 annually to more than $6,000 annually, while also improving its production value and expanding its outreach activities.

2014- Present San Diego House Rabbit Society I serve SDHRS by cleaning rabbit pens and assisting with fund-raising activities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Organizations 2011- Present Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society 2012-Present American Society for Theatre Research 2015- Present American Theatre Archive Project

Training, University of California in Irvine 2015-2016 Excellence in Teaching Certification, Pedagogical Fellows Program, Center for Engaged

Instruction 2014-2016 Emphasis in Dramaturgy, Drama Department Spring 2015 Mentoring Excellence Certificate Program, Graduate Resource Center

Foreign Language Skills Intermediate/Advanced French Reading and Translation

Computer and Online Learning Technology Skills Proficient with UCI’s online learning portal, Electronic Education Environment (Online quizzes,

gradebook, class websites, online discussion forums, online assignment submission and return) Proficient with entire MS Office Suite Proficient with Cloud-based document storage and sharing Proficient in online database and archival research Experienced in Abode Premiere Pro

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THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

Artistic Director Clairemont Act One Community Theatre, 501c3 August 2011-February 2015

Directing Diversitopia 2014, Dramatic Transformations “Theatricks” Variety Show 2013 Clairemont Act One “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” 2011 Clairemont Act One Co-director, Liquor Stick 2010, SPIT Productions “Battle Fatigues” 2008, Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe The Oasis 2007, Fort Lewis College Modern Tragedy 2007, Fort Lewis College Quick Wit: An Evening of One Acts 2006, Durango Acting Studio Perspect/Prospect 2006, Fort Lewis College Co-director, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2006, Fort Lewis College Six Characters in Search of an Author (adaptation) 2005, Fort Lewis College Co-director, A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2004, Durango Act Two Players *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Dramaturgy Woyzeck Director: Andrew Borba 2015, University of CA Irvine Angels in America Part I Dir: Gavin Cameron Webb 2013, University of CA at Irvine

Acting Florence Unger, The Odd Couple Director: Amanda Elliott 2015, Clairemont Act One Meg, Crimes of the Heart Director: Catherine de los Rios 2014, Clairemont Act One “Women’s Words” One-Woman Show Self-Directed 2013 Clairemont Act One Leah Andrews, Diversityville Director: Jaye Williams 2013 Dramatic Transformations Maggie, California Suite Director: Paula Brandes 2013 Clairemont Act One Singer, “Swing in to Spring: A Cabaret Show” 2012, Clairemont Act One Doris, Ezekiel Saw the Wheel Director: Ramsey Matthews 2010, SPIT Productions Member, Unravelled ImprovGroup September 2008- July 2009 Various Roles, 10 Minute Play Festival 2008, Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe Ensemble Performer, An Evening of Performance Art 2008, Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe Lea, Nondirective Coaching Training Series 2007, Lore International, Inc. Blitzen, The Reindeer Monologues Director: Theresa A. Carson 2006, Durango Acting Studio Amy, Perspect/Prospect, Voices in American Drama Self-Directed 2006, Fort Lewis College Ensemble, The Sand Queen’s Dream Candle Ceremony Dir: Leanne Brubaker 2006, Penumbra Performance Grp. Member, South of Funny, Sketch Comedy Group September 2005- November 2006 Member, Durango Dot Comedy, Comedic Improvisation Troupe November 2003- August 2007 Ensemble Performer, The Vagina Monologues Self- Directed 2002-2004, Feminist Voice Edith Frank, The Diary of Anne Frank Director: Dr. Ginny Davis 2004, Fort Lewis College Hippolyta, Fairy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Self- Directed 2004, Durango Act Two Players Ensemble, Folding Paper Cranes Director: Dr. Kathryn Moller 2004, Fort Lewis College *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Technical Director Crimes of the Heart 2014, Clairemont Act One

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Clued In 2013 Clairemont Act One “Theatricks” Variety Show 2013 Clairemont Act One California Suite 2013 Clairemont Act One “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” Season 2 2012 Clairemont Act One A Christmas Carol 2011 Clairemont Act One “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” 2011 Clairemont Act One Around the World in 80 Minutes 2010, CA Intn’l. Theatre Fest. Assistant T.D., Angels in America II: Perestroika 2006, Fort Lewis College The Miracle Worker 2005, Early Stages Productions *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Lighting Design “Theatricks” Variety Show 2013 Clairemont Act One California Suite 2013 Clairemont Act One “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” Season 2 2012 Clairemont Act One Steel Magnolias 2012 Clairemont Act One A Christmas Carol 2011 Clairemont Act One “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” 2011 Clairemont Act One Around the World in 80 Minutes 2010, CA Intn’l Theatre Fest. All You Need is Love, Dance Recital 2008, The Dance Center A Work of Art Dance Recital 2007, The Dance Center Greetings America! Dance Recital 2006, The Dance Center Dancing Through the Decades 2006, 3rd Ave. Dance Co. Love Letters 2005, 3rd Ave. Dance Co. Six Characters in Search of an Author 2005, Fort Lewis College A Midsummer Night’s Dream ` 2004, Durango Act Two Players Co-designer, A… My Name is Alice 2004, Fort Lewis College

Light Board Operator “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” 2011 Clairemont Act One What We Talk About When We Talk About Love 2009, Later Than Ever Productions Pillowman 2008, Ion Theatre Co. All You Need is Love, Dance Recital 2008, Tha Dance Center A Work of Art Dance Recital 2007, The Dance Center Greetings America! Dance Recital 2006, The Dance Center Dancing Through the Decades 2006, 3rd Ave. Dance Co. Love Letters 2005, 3rd Ave. Dance Co. A… My Name is Alice 2004, Fort Lewis College

Set Design “Theatricks” Variety Show 2013 Clairemont Act One The Grapes of Wrath 2007, San Juan College Assistant Designer, Picnic 2006, San Juan College The Miracle Worker 2005, Early Stages Productions Six Characters in Search of an Author 2005, Fort Lewis College *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Set Construction Crimes of the Heart 2013 Clairemont Act One Clued In 2013 Clairemont Act One “Theatricks” Variety Show 2013 Clairemont Act One California Suite 2013 Clairemont Act One

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The Grapes of Wrath 2007, San Juan College Picnic 2006, San Juan College Angels in America II: Perestroika 2006, Fort Lewis College The Miracle Worker 2005, Early Stages Productions Six Characters in Search of an Author 2005, Fort Lewis College *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Stage Manager Thistle 2011, Third Space Productions What We Talk About When We Talk About Love 2009, Later Than Ever Productions Pillowman 2008, Ion Theatre Co.

Costume Designer Perspect/Prospect, Voices in American Drama 2006, Fort Lewis College Six Characters in Search of an Author 2005, Fort Lewis College *Inquire for additional experience prior to 2004

Sound Design and Board Operator Much Ado About Nothing 2005, Fort Lewis College

Additional Related Theatrical Experience Script Reader, South Coast Repertory Theatre, Irvine, CA, May 2016-Present Overhire Electrician, The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA, June 2008-August 2012 Lighting Technician, MSI Productions, San Diego, CA, October 2008-February 2009 Theatre Technician, San Juan College, Farmington, NM, October 2006-June 2007 Carpenter’s Assistant, Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services, Durango, CO May-September 2004; May-

September 2005

REFERENCES

Dr. Ketu H. Katrak, University of CA Irvine

Professor, Chair of Dissertation Committee

Phone: 949-824-9439 or 949-737-5503

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Anthony Kubiak, University of CA Irvine

Professor, Dissertation Committee Member

Phone: 949-278-2466


Dr. Emily Roxworthy, University of CA San Diego

Professor, Dissertation Committee Member

Phone: 619-301-0151


Dr. Ian Munro, University of CA Irvine

Professor, Dramaturgy Advisor

Phone: 949-824-9439






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Dr. De Gallow

Executive Director, Center for Engaged Instruction at University of CA Irvine

Faculty Advisor, Pedagogical Fellows Program

Phone: (949) 824-6189


Dr. Daphne Lei

Head of PhD program, University of CA Irvine

Professor

Phone: 949-824-9439



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