JOSH DUNN 

 

UPCOMING: 

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INTRODUCTION

Management experience in multiple settings of hospitality and collaborative work environments. Professionally trained actor with a background in directing, producing, and event management. Experience in every level of arts organization from educational theatre and non-profit projects, to professional productions. An intentional and flexible team-player with a hunger for story-telling, magic-making, and human connection. 

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EDUCATION

The University of Arizona|B.F.A. Musical Theatre|Minor: Modern Dance May 2017

Cum Laude 

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PERFORMANCE 
 

Actor | Various Production Companies                               NY, New York            Aug ’17- June ‘19 

• Originated the cast of the North American premiere of “Fidler Afn Dakh”, the Yiddish-language translation of Fiddler on the Roof. This off-Broadway production was directed by Joel Grey and went on to win the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. 

 

•  Toured with the company of the national tour of Finding Neverland produced by Trinity Wheeler (Networks Productions) across the U.S. to 43 states and 109 cities. Featured ensemble member. Originally directed by Diane Paulus, directed for the national tour by Mia Walker. 

 

• Toured with the inaugural cast of the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas as Snoopy with Gershwin  Entertainment. Played to sold out audiences and participated in several successful talkbacks, meet and greets, and backstage tours. 

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EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director/Instructor | Copper Hills CFA       Peoria, AZ                  Dec ‘20- Present    

Directed program and created curriculum for youth theatre development. Led team of creators in theatre and dance education. The bulk of students enrolled in these programs were new to the arts and nearly all of them enrolled for a second and third term.  

 

Freelance Producer/Filmmaker | Criss Cross Productions                          Aug ’19- Present

Freelance producer with projects ranging from promotional material to independent short films under self-started production company, Criss Cross Productions. Creator of short movement-based films, advertisement campaigns, and several live events for non-profit organizations. 

 

Artistic Manager | Dream City Productions                 Phoenix, AZ                Oct ’19- July ‘20 

Served as company manager, resident choreographer, and ambassador to external organizations. Worked directly with Artistic Director both creatively and administratively. Head of recruitment and liaison from cast and crew to leadership. At the helm of organization for large-scale musicals and main stage productions for casts as large as 300 and sold out audiences of 3800. 

 

Media/Event Consultant | Thrive ARIZONA                Phoenix, AZ             Sept ’17- Feb ’18 

Organized special events and video campaigns that reached community members and benefactors of this foster care non-profit. The promotional material garnered many new supporters and the live events celebrated children who are often overlooked, living below the poverty line, aged out of the foster care system, or with a terminal illness. 

 

Administrative Assistant| of bones Dance.                   NY, New York           Sept ’17- Feb ’18

Worked closely with artistic director. Direct communication with company members, guest artists, and all external organizations. Planned and executed fundraising gala, artist community spotlight, and public relations. 

 

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