Victoria Goring
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Talentorium: Instructor
Professional acting academy for youth. Designed and taught programming in Voice, Character Building, Introduction to Acting, Showcase Preparation, On Camera and Audition techniques, Industry workshops. Ages 5-15, and Parents Marina Del Rey 2011
Urban Spine: Program Director
Sole Proprietor of Urban Spine, dedicated to reaching youth through the arts. Sales, grants, marketing, HR, R&D of programming and Instruction. Since 1999
Clients include:
Steve and Kate’s
A unique camp where campers have carte blanche to wander. Created and executed lessons for all 18 camps and have been rebooked for next year. 2011
LAUSD
Conceived and facilitated Site Specific plays created from the students in only one week. Rebooked. Hired staff, coordinated with school and volunteers. Ages 5-12. 2010
Humber College School of Comedy
Designed and implemented original lesson plans for all three years of this diploma program. 2010
Branksome Hall
Actualized and instructed programming for this exclusive girl’s school. 2007-2009
Vaughan Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Conceived and led numerous workshops. Consulting and direction. Grades 5-OAC and Special Needs Arts Integration 1995-2007
Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People
Constructed and educated for this world famous children’s theater, consulting services. 2004
Equity Showcase Theatre
Established workshops for professional actors, Direction and Choreography. 1995-2003
Tapestry Films
Taught, directed, and created original movement sequences for the 15 year old star of this feature film. 2001
Cliffhanger Productions
Created original choreography for this professional and award winning company. Designed and taught theatrical workshops 2001-2004
National Ballet School of Canada: Associate Director
Residence of the world renowned National Ballet School. Promoted to Associate Director at age 19. Supervisor of staff, parental figure for grades 5-12. Organized and supervised outings, emergency care and prevention of minor injuries and illnesses, safety drills, intense coordination with parents. Homework supervision and tutoring. 1995-2004
First Night Toronto: Program Director
Created a Contemporary Mummering show with students for Skydome, a facility that holds over 50, 000. Research, design, and implementation of this premiere project, Liaisoning with Board of Directors, guest artist in public schools, auditioning, hiring of key artists, budgeting, creative direction and completion of project. 2003
LEAP: Learning through an Expanded Arts Program: Consultant
Originated and achieved numerous workshops that taught educators how to implement the arts into the curriculum. Teacher workshops, Grades Pre-K -9, MIS I-V. NYC, 1993-1995
Muki Baum School of the Arts: Department Head
Ongoing classes and creation of original content for this dually developmentally disabled adult and child population. Hired and supervised staff. 2000-2001
Original Family Theatre
Working as an CAEA company, my theater for young people has proven my commitment to youth and the arts promoting quality experience, creativity, and empowering children to express themselves.
Story Theater: Creator
An interactive experience that transcends cultures, instilling love of theatre, while bringing families together in an activity they can all participate in. Awarded grants and critical acclaim, negotiated Equity contracts, hired staff. Established 2010
Nurture: Creator
Live family Theatre enjoyed by families at the prestigious Cooking Fire Theatre Festival, Toronto, 2009
Swordtales: Creator
A swashbuckling comedy. Clients include:First Night at SkyDome, Harbourfront, Toronto Public Libraries, tours in Ontario and British Columbia. 1997-2001
Heart: Creator
A Victorian Mime that improvises with children. Clients include: Royal Ontario Museum, First Night. 2002-2004
Education
MA, ITP (Independent Television Producers), Centre for Entrepreneurship
BFA, York University
Talentorium: Instructor
Professional acting academy for youth. Designed and taught programming in Voice, Character Building, Introduction to Acting, Showcase Preparation, On Camera and Audition techniques, Industry workshops. Ages 5-15, and Parents Marina Del Rey 2011
Urban Spine: Program Director
Sole Proprietor of Urban Spine, dedicated to reaching youth through the arts. Sales, grants, marketing, HR, R&D of programming and Instruction. Since 1999
Clients include:
Steve and Kate’s
A unique camp where campers have carte blanche to wander. Created and executed lessons for all 18 camps and have been rebooked for next year. 2011
LAUSD
Conceived and facilitated Site Specific plays created from the students in only one week. Rebooked. Hired staff, coordinated with school and volunteers. Ages 5-12. 2010
Humber College School of Comedy
Designed and implemented original lesson plans for all three years of this diploma program. 2010
Branksome Hall
Actualized and instructed programming for this exclusive girl’s school. 2007-2009
Vaughan Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Conceived and led numerous workshops. Consulting and direction. Grades 5-OAC and Special Needs Arts Integration 1995-2007
Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People
Constructed and educated for this world famous children’s theater, consulting services. 2004
Equity Showcase Theatre
Established workshops for professional actors, Direction and Choreography. 1995-2003
Tapestry Films
Taught, directed, and created original movement sequences for the 15 year old star of this feature film. 2001
Cliffhanger Productions
Created original choreography for this professional and award winning company. Designed and taught theatrical workshops 2001-2004
National Ballet School of Canada: Associate Director
Residence of the world renowned National Ballet School. Promoted to Associate Director at age 19. Supervisor of staff, parental figure for grades 5-12. Organized and supervised outings, emergency care and prevention of minor injuries and illnesses, safety drills, intense coordination with parents. Homework supervision and tutoring. 1995-2004
First Night Toronto: Program Director
Created a Contemporary Mummering show with students for Skydome, a facility that holds over 50, 000. Research, design, and implementation of this premiere project, Liaisoning with Board of Directors, guest artist in public schools, auditioning, hiring of key artists, budgeting, creative direction and completion of project. 2003
LEAP: Learning through an Expanded Arts Program: Consultant
Originated and achieved numerous workshops that taught educators how to implement the arts into the curriculum. Teacher workshops, Grades Pre-K -9, MIS I-V. NYC, 1993-1995
Muki Baum School of the Arts: Department Head
Ongoing classes and creation of original content for this dually developmentally disabled adult and child population. Hired and supervised staff. 2000-2001
Original Family Theatre
Working as an CAEA company, my theater for young people has proven my commitment to youth and the arts promoting quality experience, creativity, and empowering children to express themselves.
Story Theater: Creator
An interactive experience that transcends cultures, instilling love of theatre, while bringing families together in an activity they can all participate in. Awarded grants and critical acclaim, negotiated Equity contracts, hired staff. Established 2010
Nurture: Creator
Live family Theatre enjoyed by families at the prestigious Cooking Fire Theatre Festival, Toronto, 2009
Swordtales: Creator
A swashbuckling comedy. Clients include:First Night at SkyDome, Harbourfront, Toronto Public Libraries, tours in Ontario and British Columbia. 1997-2001
Heart: Creator
A Victorian Mime that improvises with children. Clients include: Royal Ontario Museum, First Night. 2002-2004
Education
MA, ITP (Independent Television Producers), Centre for Entrepreneurship
BFA, York University
