Christian Wygant

Christian Wygant

About Me

Where Ive Been, What Ive Done

Early Years First experience on

stage at 7 years old Studied music, dance, acting from young age Early interest in Arts & Creative Studies Physically Active & Coordinated Strong Academic Success

Where Ive Been, What Ive Done

Adolescence Moved to SHHS and WCSPA Became interested in Design & Construction Developed Carpentry & Design Skills Further developed Performance Skills Strong Academic Achievement Leadership

Where Im headed, What I Dream Of

College BA or BFA Program Theatre Performance &

Design/Technical General Studies Liberal Arts Maintain Strong Academics Internship or Hands-On Work Opportunities Opportunities for development of skills, design, creativity

Professional Goals Work in Theatre and the Arts Interest in Teaching and Mentoring others Financial Success & Family Stability

My Character

Character Traits
Humorous

- Important for staying creative - Not sweating the small stuff Leadership - Selected as Tech Director for Two Years - Enjoy teaching technicians new skills - Make shop a friendly, productive place for all people

Character Traits

Active - The Arts allow me to stay active and take risks - Enjoy physical activities (construction, sports) Creative - Like creating new things, vision and eye for design - Enjoy creating all types of Art: visual, dance, etc

Performance
Acting Dance - Music

Early Acting Experience

Tawas Bay Players Honk, Annie Get Your Gun, Over the Tavern,

Guys & Dolls

Acting Experience
Warren Cons. School of Performing Arts

The Laramie Project

Acting Experience
Warren Cons. School of Performing Arts

Narnia, the Childrens Musical

Acting Experience
Warren Cons. School of Performing Arts

Les Miserables Montparnasse, Chain Gang, Shift Crew

Acting Experience
Warren Cons. School of Performing Arts

Aida Soldier and Shift Crew

Dance Experience
Lake Orion Performing Arts Center Sunrise Performing Arts (Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop) Warren Cons. School of Performing Arts

Music Experience & Training

Baritone

Private Drum

Lessons Piano & Percussion Vocal & General Music Training WCSPA

Christian Wygant

Design & Construction

Scenic Costume - Props

Props Design & Construction

Narnia Head Pieces

Props Design & Construction

Aida - Sarcophagus for Museum Scene

Scenic Props Design & Construction

Les Miserables Barricade, Shackles, Sewers, Cart

Scenery & Props Construction

Dora Cut-Outs, Props & Scenic Pieces

Scenic Design & Construction

Antigone Unit Set, Greek Raked Platforms Skate Park

Scenic Construction
Aida Unit Set

Construction & Scenic Shifts

Scenic Construction
Les Miserables Barricade, Bridge,

Turntable, Cart : Construction, Shifts

Scenic Construction
Noises Off Box Set (Two-Sided) Construction & Scenic Shifts

Scenic Construction
The Laramie Project

Unit Set, Raked Platforms

Scenic Construction
As You Like It

Unit Set, Raked Platforms

Costume Design & Rendering

Assassins

Charles Guiteau (1880s)

Sack Suit, Wool

Fabrics, Traditional Colors

Awards & Achievements

Awards & Achievements

WCSPA Best Student Design WCSPA Best Overall Contribution Level One WCSPA Technical Director (2 Years)

Overall GPA of 3.3 Deans List Selected to Compete

Scenic Design & Duet Acting

References & Recommendations

Jonathan Gillespie

(Artistic Director, WCSPA) Philip St. John (Counselor, SHHS) Debbie Wiltse (Employer, Wiltses) Brett Saunders (Family Friend)
Letters, Transcripts & References Available upon Request