Madeline Kranz
• 1034 W. Leland Ave. • Chicago, IL • 60640 • (330)805-0079 • madelinekranz@gmail.com •
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EDUCATION
The Theatre School at DePaul University Chicago, IL • Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate: Theatre Arts, History (BA) • Minors in English, Studio Art • GPA: 3.95, Dean’s list all quarters • Language Skills: Intermediate proficiency in oral/written Spanish
May 2017
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EXPERIENCE
The Theatre School at DePaul University Chicago, IL Dramaturg (Fall 2013 - present) • Dramaturg on 7+ theatrical projects, including; In the Blood, Samson and Delilah: a duet, What the F*** is Going on in Kilgore, Texas?, Richard II, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, bobrauschenbergamerica • Compiled research, visual inspiration, informative reading and background material on all necessary components of a given piece into digestible and aesthetically pleasing actor packets for the company • Presents all material to the cast and crew in an engaging and accessible manner, answers questions, facilitates activities and discussions • Attends rehearsals and give feedback, questions for exploration, and additional research and material The Grappler Chicago, IL Writer, Editor, Creative Team (Fall 2015 - present) • Work as a team to publish bimonthly articles on The Grappler’s blog: ttsdramaturgyblog.wordpress.com • Organize and facilitate quarterly discussion panels on a relevant topic featuring professionals and experts in the field • Create art installations, presentations, and other projects around themes and topics for the DePaul community Personal Disability Assistant Chicago, IL (Spring 2015 - present) • Provides personal and compassionate assistance with daily tasks, including; lifts, transfers, personal hygiene, food preparation, and household tasks • Assists at Access Living Chicago events; providing any necessary assistance with event set-up, tear down, and personal PA services with sensitivity to diverse needs DePaul Center for Intercultural Programs Chicago, IL DePaul Educational Theatre Company Member (Summer 2014) • Collaborated to develop an original, hour long show around multicultural, intersectional identities • Performed 16 times, for over 4,000 incoming students • Facilitated talkbacks with groups of 20-30 students around topics of intersectionality and diversity, personal identity, inclusion, Vincentianism, and DePaul University resources
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ADDITIONAL
Artistic proficiencies and training: • Visual art: figure drawing, perspective, graphite, ink, colored pencils, oil pastel, chalk, oil, acrylic, watercolor • Theatre: acting, directing, musical theatre, ensemble creation, movement, stage makeup, dramaturgy • Digital: Prezi, Powerpoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop & Indesign (beginner)