Jacqueline Springfield

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• MFA in Acting: University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®

• Member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)

• Member of Actors Equity Association (AEA)

• Member of SAG-AFTRA

• 20 years teaching at the university level

• 15+ years professional acting experience: theatre, on-camera, voice-over

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EXTRACTS FROM REFERENCES

“Jacqueline Springfield is an excellent instructor...she is noted for being extremely professional and having great expertise in performance training.”

 

"What I gained the most from Jacqueline Springfield's class was a deeper awareness of my own body and how it can affect my breathing or my performances. I had training in Viewpoints, Suzuki, Linklater, and a touch of Fitzmaurice before this workshop, but never in this depth."

 

"Jacqueline's workshop was a challenging and worthwhile endeavor, and from it I can take away an acute perspective on my body and breath and how to use them best."

 

“It is always a joy to serve on a committee with her because she is eternally upbeat, fun and enthusiastic!”

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Kennesaw State University, Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (August 2021 - Current)

Professor of Acting, Tenure Track

• Acting I and II

• The Actor's Voice

• Originated "Chips and Scripts," a monthly networking and play reading series meant to encourage connection for all students in the TPS department across disciplines

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New York University- Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (September 2020 - June 2021)

Adjunct Instructor

• Dialect and Accents for the Actor

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Point Park University (September 2020 - June 2021)

Adjunct Instructor

• Advanced Classical Acting 

• Advanced Voice and Speech

• Dialects and Accents for the Actor

American Musical and Dramatic Academy (October 2015 - June 2021)

Instructor of Voice Production and Speech

•  Development of speech, articulation, and projection for performance; use of the International Phonetic Alphabet

          

New York Film Academy (June 2012- June 2014)

Instructor of Voice/Speech and Movement                                      

• Development of speech, articulation, projection and movement for on-camera performance

 

Brooklyn College (January 2014- May 2013)

Instructor for Introduction to Acting                                                     

• Led students in exercises for vocal and physical freedom in performance, taught stage movement and blocking principles, monologues and scene work

 

Middle Tennessee State University (August 2004 – May 2012)                                                  

Associate Professor in Dept. of  Speech and Theatre (Non-Tenure track)

Voice for the Actor

• Development of vocal technique for performance

• Development of physical awareness and its effect on the voice

• Fitzmaurice Voicework - Destructuring and Restructuring

• Integration of vocal work and text

• International Phonetic Alphabet

 

Fundamentals of Acting

• Basic understanding and appreciation of the art and craft of acting

• Vocal and physical freedom in performance

• Applying basic scoring principles to text

• Stage movement and blocking principles

• Monologue and scene work

 

Theatre Appreciation

• Relevant concepts and terminologies of theatre

• Examining the historical and artistic contexts of dramatic literature

• Critical analysis of dramatic literature and live theatre productions

 

Child Drama

• Applying drama to the curriculum for elementary and secondary education

• Adhering to state and national standards for Theatre Arts and other content area

 

Jazz Dance Techniques I

• Beginning jazz dance skills

• Body alignment

• Musicality and quality of movement

 

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE

• Faculty Advisor for Alpha Psi Omega

• Theatre Adjudicator for Tennessee Governor’s School of the Arts

• Speech and Theatre Department Recruitment Committee

• Season Selection Committee

• Search Committee for Costume Instructor

• Search Committee for Technical Director

• Search Committee for Dance Instructor

• Search Committee for Lighting Instructor

 

University of North Carolina at Greensboro - August 1999 – May 2002

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Theatre

Voice for the Actor

• Vocal Technique  (Fitzmaurice Voicework)

• Clarity of textual sense and diction

• Projection for the stage

• Structured breathing

• Skeletal and vocal anatomy

• Text work in prose and poetry

 

Acting I for BFA students

• Development of physical and vocal freedom

• Monologue coaching

 

Fundamentals of Acting

• Body awareness and vocal development

• Beginning improvisation

• Stage movement and blocking principles

• Monologue and scene work

• Audition techniques

 

Playscript Analysis

• Aristotelian elements

• Progressions and structure of plot

• Utilization of script elements for actors, designers and directors

 

Drama Appreciation

• Developed, proctored and graded exams

• Graded essays and play responses

• Weekly tutoring with students

 

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Greensboro: MFA – Acting, May 2002

Middle Tennessee State University B.S. – Advertising, May 1997

Minors: Theatre and Sociology

 

CERTIFICATION

Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework 

 

TRAINING

Fitzmaurice Voicework: Catherine Fitzmaurice, Saul Kotzubei, Phil Thompson

Shakespeare and Text: Dudley Knight

International Phonetic Alphabet, and Dialects: Cynthia Barrett, Phil Thompson, Michael Barnes

Viewpoints,T’ai Chi Breath, Alexander Technique, Yoga, Neutral Mask, and Contact Improv: Marsha Paludan

Stage Movement: Marsha Paludan, Jeff Morrison

Stanislavski System, Meisner Technique, Contemporary Realism: John Gulley

Michael Chekhov’s Psychological Gesture, Period Styles: Jim Wren

Acting for the Camera: Marilyn Allen, Molli Benson

Non-Western Theatre (South and West African): Dr. Alan Cook, Dr. Martin Owusu, Dr. Pascal Young

West African Dance: Rossi Turner, Karen Roberts, Sulley Moro, Dr. Zelma Badu-Young

Dunham Technique: Theo Jamison                  

Modern Dance: Rossi Turner, Gina Desko                                                               

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)

SAG-AFTRA

 

VOICE/SPEECH/DIALECT COACHING (Representative)
 

La Jolla Playhouse

Jaja's African Hair Braiding (Tour) by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Manna-Symone Middlebrooks

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Actors Theatre of Louisville

FLEX by Candrice Jones directed by Kendra Ware

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True Colors Theatre

Jaja's African Hair Braiding -Regional Premiere by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Ibi Olowabi

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Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham, directed by Michele Shay

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The Alliance Theatre

BUST - World Premiere by Zora Howard, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens adapted by David H. Bell​

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The Hot Wing King written and directed by Katori Hall

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American Players Theatre - Spring Green, Wisconsin

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson, directed by Gavin Lawrence

 

A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Tasia A. Jones

 

The Mountaintop by Katori Hall, directed by Ron OJ Parson

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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - Bristol, England

Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, directed by Nel Crouch

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Synchronicity Theatre -  Atlanta GA

In the Continuum by Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter, directed by Valeka Jessica

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Adapted from John Steptoe’s book by Karen Abbott, directed by Taryn Janelle

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Actor's Express - Atlanta GA

Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage, directed by Ibi Owolabi

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Ensemble Studio Theatre -  New York, NY

Behind the Sheet - World Premiere by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by Colette Robert

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