Jeremiah O'Brian
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- School: University of Southern California
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- Department: Theatre
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Location:
3551 Trousdale Pkwy
Los Angeles, CA - 90089 - Dates at University of Southern California: November 2015 - May 2019
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Biography
University of Southern California - Theatre
Instructor at USC - Founder and CEO of Emerge Global - Entertainment Professional
Jeremiah
O'Brian
Long Beach, California
I grew up in the Compton/ Long Beach area and have accumulated a lot of life experiences that help me with my acting. I’ve been told that I have the determination, tenacity and skill to go far, in this career. I left high school illiterate and now read Tolstoy and Chomsky. I strive every day to be better than the day before.
My best friend of 19 years, who’s like my brother, never hands out compliments, referred to me as a 'success story', which makes me eager to continue that success -- paying it forward to other individuals like myself coming from communities, who may not always have advantages or opportunities but will definitely create one.
“For those on the downside of advantages, surviving purely on courage – it’s possible”
– Russell Crowe (Oscar Speech, Gladiator, 2000)
Experience
Education
UCLA
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Acting
School of Theater, Film and Television Awards and Fellowships Received: A Guthrie Experience. Full Scholarship. The Guthrie Theater. Minn., MN. The Executive Board Fellowship. University of California, Los Angeles. Laura Pels Fellowship in Acting. University of California, Los Angeles.UCLA
Assistant Lecturer, Theater
Cultivated student’s love for the theater by developing engaging and effective learning strategies to train and motivate students in lower and upper division Voice & Speech, Acting, and Audition Technique classes. Integrated issues of Sociology, humanity of behavioral, cultural, and ethnic diversity into the overview of Theater History education and Actor Training, reflecting the dynamic and rich cultural variety of the area(s). Mentored and tutored students during weekly office hours and upon request, and graded all written work, including scene work, term papers, mid-tem, and final examination. Facilitated and developed strong team building skills through collaborative projects and productions. Taught and Coached a wide range of dialects, including production coaching, with a focus on the diagnosis and remediation of varying speech issues. Part of a committee/ team who collaborated on curriculum development to ensure optimal student learning with a focus on the development of new ideas and methods related to voice and speech teaching and assessment.UCLA
History and Theater Technical Specialist
Working knowledge of CCR, Title 8, sections 3220-3203 and other applicable state and federal building and safety codes with the ability to interpret the meaning for a campus community. Establish and maintain supportive working relationships with staff, administrators, managers, subordinates, entertainment industry board members and academia. Skilled in preventative maintenance activities, including job scheduling, inventory control, and supervision; read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. Perform repairs and general maintenance of stage equipment; trouble shooting in area(s) of – rigging, welding, electrical & lighting, carpentry, prop equipment, & facility maintenance and safety.California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Theater Arts - Acting and Directing
