User Name
Adefriese
Name
Amy DeFriese
Member Since
October 2, 2011
Bio
I am a high school theatre arts teacher for a high school of 1,800 in Southern California. This year I am also teaching 3-D art which has transformed into a theatrical properties building class paired with stagecraft. When I am not working, I enjoy cooking which is my other creative outlet. I adore traveling. This summer I was in New York for two weeks and in Europe for a month.
Educational Background
BFA in Theatre Arts, musical theatre emphasis from Cal State Fullerton University
Teaching credential in English
Broadway Teachers Workshop (2010, 2011)
Current teaching candidate for the National Michael Chekhov Association
Number of years teaching
4
Favorite Playwright
Eugene O'Neill
Favorite theatrical moment
Seeing "Unnatural Acts" this summer
Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Sondheim
Interests
Learning, funding grants, creating opportunities for students who are in need of assistance, making sure that everyone of my students has the opportunity to experience the arts in a professional manner prior to graduation
Something you should know about me!
Accomplishments
Upcoming Projects
Charles L. Mee's "Big Love"
"A Survival Guide to Christmas"
"Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson"
Looking for a spring play, possibly Dennis Kelly's "DNA"
School/Organization Name
Esperanza High School
