Jacqueline Springfield
Actor and Voice/Speech/Dialect Coach
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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MFA in Acting: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®
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Member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)
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Member of Actors Equity Association
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Member of SAG-AFTRA
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15 years teaching at the university level
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15+ years professional acting experience: theatre, on-camera, voice-over
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
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Acting I and II
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The Actor's Voice
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Originated "Chips and Scripts," a monthly networking and play reading series meant to encourage connection for all students in the TPS department across disciplines
New York University- Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (September 2020 - June 2021)
Adjunct Instructor
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Dialect and Accents for the Actor
Point Park University (September 2020 - June 2021)
Adjunct Instructor
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Advanced Classical Acting
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Advanced Voice and Speech
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Dialects and Accents for the Actor
American Musical and Dramatic Academy (October 2015 - June 2021)
Instructor of Voice Production and Speech
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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
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Development of speech, articulation, projection and movement for on-camera performance
Brooklyn College (January 2014- May 2013)
Instructor for Introduction to Acting
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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
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Development of vocal technique for performance
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Development of physical awareness and its effect on the voice
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Fitzmaurice Voicework - Destructuring and Restructuring
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Integration of vocal work and text
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International Phonetic Alphabet
Fundamentals of Acting
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Basic understanding and appreciation of the art and craft of acting
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Vocal and physical freedom in performance
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Applying basic scoring principles to text
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Stage movement and blocking principles
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Monologue and scene work
Theatre Appreciation
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Relevant concepts and terminologies of theatre
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Examining the historical and artistic contexts of dramatic literature
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Critical analysis of dramatic literature and live theatre productions
Child Drama
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Applying drama to the curriculum for elementary and secondary education
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Adhering to state and national standards for Theatre Arts and other content area
Jazz Dance Techniques I
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Beginning jazz dance skills
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Body alignment
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Musicality and quality of movement
UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
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Faculty Advisor for Alpha Psi Omega
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Theatre Adjudicator for Tennessee Governor’s School of the Arts
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Speech and Theatre Department Recruitment Committee
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Season Selection Committee
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Search Committee for Costume Instructor
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Search Committee for Technical Director
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Search Committee for Dance Instructor
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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
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Vocal Technique (Fitzmaurice Voicework)
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Clarity of textual sense and diction
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Projection for the stage
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Structured breathing
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Skeletal and vocal anatomy
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Text work in prose and poetry
Acting I for BFA students
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Development of physical and vocal freedom
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Monologue coaching
Fundamentals of Acting
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Body awareness and vocal development
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Beginning improvisation
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Stage movement and blocking principles
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Monologue and scene work
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Audition techniques
Playscript Analysis
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Aristotelian elements
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Progressions and structure of plot
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Utilization of script elements for actors, designers and directors
Drama Appreciation
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Developed, proctored and graded exams
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Graded essays and play responses
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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 Eligible (SAG)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Voice and Dialect Coach - True Colors Theatre, Atlanta, GA 2018
For production of Nina Simone: Four Women by: Christina Ham, directed by Michele Shay
Voice and Dialect Coach - Montclair State University 2018 Voice and Speech Coach
For production of The Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White by Alice Childress, directed by Heather Benton
Voice and Speech Instructor - Black Arts Theatre Summer Intensive 2018
Taught daily Voice and Speech class for 32 actors of color from across the country as part of a program created by Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and Stephen McKinley Henderson, in partnership with Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Voice and Speech Coach - University at Albany, NY
For theatre production of A Doll’s House
Breath support, projection and clear articulation
Coached students through the increased demands for heightened text
Vocal and physical freedom in performance
Wildwind Performance Lab - Texas Tech University 2016, 2017
Taught Voice/Speech workshops for undergraduate and graduate performance lab participants
Guest artist for readings of new works by Basil Kreimendahl and Patricia Crespin
Voice/Speech/Dialects Coaching
Dialect Coach and Guest Performer – Tennessee State University and American College Theatre Festival
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Coached actors in Congolese and Lebanese dialects
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Played the role of Salima
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Invited production for ACTF Region IV
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Selected as alternate production for National ACTF at the Kennedy Center
Nashville Shakespeare Festival Teaching Artist
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The Voice and Shakespeare’s Text
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Pitch, Rhythm and Rate: Vocal Tools and Classical Text
Dialect Coach- Tennessee Repertory Theatre- Nashville, TN
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Staged reading of Ruined
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Coached actors in Congolese and Lebanese dialects
Vocal Coach- Shades of Black Theatre Festival- Nashville, TN
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An introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework
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Voice and Movement
Vocal Coach- Summer and Smoke- Middle Tennessee State University
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Vocal Technique (Fitzmaurice Voicework)
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Clarity of textual sense and diction
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Projection for the stage
Vocal Coach/Director-Dear Finder- Middle Tennessee State University
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Coached actors in German, Polish, and Russian accents
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Clarity and textual sense and diction
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Projection for the stage
Vocal Coach/Choreography- Baby- Middle Tennessee State University
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Projection for the stage
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Projection for singing
Vocal Coach/Co-Director-Freshpersons Showcase-Middle Tennessee State University
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Projection for the stage
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Projection for singing
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Clarity and textual sense and Standard American English
Selected Workshops, Conferences and Presentations
American College Theatre Festival 2010
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Respondent for Irene Ryan Semi-Finalists
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Co-taught workshop: Introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework®
Guest Artist American College Dance Festival Southeastern Conference 2010
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Taught Workshop on “Voice and Acting for the Expressive Mover”, incorporating Fitzmaurice Voicework with elements of Viewpoints
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Presented a 10 minute excerpt of original solo performance piece Going Back To Where I’ve Never Been
Adjudicator for Tennessee Governors School for the Arts 2004-2011
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Auditioning high school students for admission into a pre-professional summer program in theatre
Guest Artist Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts 2009- Murfreesboro, TN
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Performance of Going Back To Where I’ve Never Been
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Taught West African Dance Workshop
Presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference 2009- Birmingham, Alabama
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“Shake, Blend and Serve”: Incorporating Fitzmaurice Voicework into the Undergraduate Curriculum
Presenter at Tennessee Theatre Association 2008- Dickson, TN
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An introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework
Presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference 2007- Atlanta, Georgia
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“Improvisation through Commedia Dell’ Arte”
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“University Scholarship Auditions”
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“How to Choose the Right Theatre Program”
Presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference 2006 – Orlando, Florida
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“Improvisational Melodrama OR The Long and Short of It”
Exploring Africa Through the Arts 2006- Middle Tennessee State University- African American Communication Course
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Presentation on African culture as represented in Ghanaian dance, drumming and theater
Presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference 2005- Greensboro, NC
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“How to Be a Royal Fop: Movement and Mannerisms in Restoration Comedy”
Presenter at Southeastern Theatre Conference 2002- Mobile, Alabama
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“The Black Box: Challenges Facing African-American Students in University Theatre Programs.”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Roy Hart/Fitzmaurice Voicework® Workshop with Linda Wise
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Fitzmaurice Voicework® Workshop with Catherine Fitzmaurice, Cynthia Bassham, Saul Kotzubei
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Knight/Thompson Speechwork with Dudley Knight and Phil Thompson
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Physical Theatre with Daniel Stein of Dell Arte’ International
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Suzuki movement workshop with Jeffrey Frace’
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Suzuki movement workshop with Jeremy Sher and Chuck Harper
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Master Class with Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre
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Master class with Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge- West African dance
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Audition workshop with Casting Director Mike Fenton
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Audition workshop with Anthony Rapp
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African Culture Through the Arts, Ohio University, Dr. Paschal Younge-Director
HONORS AND AWARDS
Distinguished Achievement in Performance –American College Theatre Festival 2011
Significant Contribution to Student Development-Middle Tennessee State University, 2011
Irene Ryan Award Nominee- American College Theatre Festival 1997, 2002
Academic Service Scholarship, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993-1997
REFERENCES
Angela Eckard
Head of Voice Production and Speech
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY Campus
(646)-326-1177, aeckard@amda.edu
Diane Ciesla - Instructor/Showcase Director, American Musical and Dramatic Academy,
484 West 43rd Street- Apt 18K, New York, NY 10036
(917) 566-4481, dciesla122@gmail.com
Michael Legg - Artistic Director of Wildwind Performance Lab and Director of Performance Training Co. Actors Theatre of Louisville (502) 584-1265 x3084, MLegg@actorstheatre.org
Jeff Gibson
Chair of Speech and Theatre
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main St., Murfreesboro,TN 37132,
Jeff.Gibson@mtsu.edu, (615) 898-2641
Catherine Fitzmaurice
Founder of Fitzmaurice Voicework