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Taylor is one of the most driven and passionate people I have ever employed. She has an
exceptional knack for solving complex problems and often demonstrates an ability to
perform high-end emotional labor.
- Scott Cramton, The Murder Mystery Company (CEO)

She tackles multiple major projects at the same time with an eye for finding opportunities
to expand our mission. Basically, Taylor changed the way Oracle produces work by giving
us greater capacity to reach more audiences.
- Ben Fuchsen, Oracle Productions (Executive Producer)
Not only is Taylor driven, intelligent and organized, she also has an uncanny empathy for
all people- particularly artists and creators. Taylor has a remarkable ability to bring out the
best in people. Her infectious enthusiasm, coupled with a keen knack for managing the
nitty gritty of a creative process, makes her an irreplaceable asset to any artistic team.
- Mike Oleon, Nasty, Brutish & Short: A Puppet Cabaret (Co-Curator)

EDUC AT ION

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH ~ 2003-2007
Bachelor of Arts ~ Major: Theater

Eugene ONeill National Theater Institute

Waterford, CT ~ Fall 2006
Studied theater directing, design, writing, acting

FILM C R ED I TS

YAMASONG: March of the Hollows (in prod)

Puppet Assistant
(feature; 2015; Los Angeles, CA)

Dark Dunes Productions

Director: Sam Koji Hale

CHARGER (pre-prod) Assistant Producer

(5 minutes; 2015; Chicago, IL)

Zach Livingston

HOME (pre-prod) Producer

(5 minutes; 2015; Chicago, IL)

Clear Box Studios

Director: Tim Coghlan

MiO FIT: PILLOW FIGHT Puppeteer/Builder

Onion Labs
(commercial; 2013; Chicago, IL) Director: Mac Eldridge

DON CHIPOTLE SHORTS Animator
TerraNova Collective
(projection for theater; 2015; Chicago, IL)
Director: Jo Catell
AFTER SPACE MAN Producer, Director
(projection for theater; 2010; Chicago, IL)

Columbia College, Stoptime341

with Liviu Pasare/Alex Balestrieri

BETWEEN THE LINES Producer, Director,

(feature; 2005; Oberlin, OH)
Co-Writer

Oberlin College
DP: Clayton Combe

RELEVA N T E X P E RI E NCE

The Murder Mystery Company, USA

National Production Manager (2014), Chicago Assistant Director (2013); Performer/Photographer (2011-15)
Created and executed organizational systems for the 2nd largest theater company in the country; As National Production Manager, traveled to various cities hiring directors and actors as well as helping troupes
implement and adapt company procedures
Oracle Productions, Chicago, IL
Producer (2014-15)
Oversaw all production aspects of main stage shows; Managed production teams and actors; Activated
the companys business model (Public Access Theatre) and mission (Free Art for All)
Nasty, Brutish & Short: A Puppet Cabaret, Chicago, IL
Co-Curator (2014-15)
Selected and orchestrated performances and needs of performers at regular cabaret performances;
Taught free puppet classes for professionals of various disciplines; Created program of 11 sold out shows
(+2 added by popular demand) featuring 12 Chicago artists and 5 out of town artists for the inaugural
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
State Theatre of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Associate Artistic Director (2011-2012)
Artistically and organizationally led the company through various shows at multiple venues across the
city; Led 9 directors, 40 actors, and 20 designers and staff in the creation of a promenade style exploration
of Shakespeares The Winters Tale (played to sold out audiences)
Element: A New Plays Festival, Chicago, IL
Co-Creator/Producer (Fall 2008)
Created and Produced a week-long new play festival; Participants had the option of staying overnight as
they rehearsed for the 11 plays that were read in that week
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
Creator/Producer of various endeavors (2003-2007)
Created and Produced the following: ArtsFest (a campus-wide festival celebrating the arts); Murray Ridge
Oberlin College Alliance (a student organization that created relationship between Oberlin College and
the Lorain County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities); Unity Fair (a celebration of the various interests, communities, and cultures of Oberlin College)
Redmoon Theater, Chicago, IL
Curator/Director, Performer, Build Shop Intern, Marketing Assistant, Teaching Artist (2007-2010)
Took on various roles over three and a half year involvement; Worked in numerous capacities on spectacles such as Swan Lake with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and The Joyous Outdoor Event (J.O.E.
Festival) as well as theater productions and corporate events

OTHER S K IL L S

Extensive Performance Experience/Training

Event Creation/Producing
Extensive Teaching Experience
Directing/Devising

Puppetry (National Puppetry Conference Alum)

Visual Art
Music