Directing
A Focus in Excellence and Education
Directing is not just about getting a show on its feet or organizing a film, but so much more. With a focus on excellence and education, Jillian believes in fostering passions by pushing performers to learn and achieve more than they thought capable. Jillian has years of training in a fast-paced environment working with youth from ages 5-19.
Teaching Philosophy
Jillian believes in education first. There is always room for learning and growth while creating a performance. Theatre is a space where we welcome everyone and uplift their natural talents through encouragement. This type of attention creates supportive environments and creates interest for future generations that keeps the arts alive. Jillian strives to create an environment of confidence in oneself, positivity, kindness and support for themselves and others.
Notable Directing:
Prom! Skyrise Theater Fall 2023
The Little Mermaid Jr. Skyrise Theater Fall 2023
Newsies Jr. Skyrise Theater Fall 2023
We Are Monsters, Skyrise Theater Fall 2023
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Los Angeles Theatre Initiative Fringe Festival 2023 (Producer)
The Night Children, Los Angeles Theatre Initiative Fringe Festival 2023 (Producer)
Ghostlight, Gibbons Theater Fall 2023
Chicago, Skyrise Theater Summer 2023
Spongebob Youth Edition, Skyrise Theater, Summer 2023
Peter Pan, Mill Pond School, Spring 2023
Willy Wonka Kids, Skyrise Theater, Spring 2023
High School Musical, Ashland Middle School, Spring 2023
Peter Pan, Skyrise Theater, Winter 2023
Matilda Jr, Skyrise Theater, Winter 2023
High School Musical, Gibbons Middle School, Winter 2023
Matilda Jr, Mill Pond School, Winter 2023
Spongebob The Musical, Skyrise Theater, Fall 2022
Elf Jr, Skyrise Theater, Fall 2022
Elf Jr, Mill Pond Schools, Fall 2022
Addams Family Younger at Part, Skyrise Theater Fall 2022
Mary Poppins, Skyrise Theater, Summer 2022
Camp Rock, Skyrise Theater, Summer 2022
Matilda Jr., Skyrise Theater, Summer 2021
Aladdin Kids, Skyrise Theater, 2021
Stuart Little, Skyrise Theatre, Fall 2020
The Music Man, The Hanover Theatre Conservatory, Summer 2019
One-Week Various Camp Productions, Skyrise Theatre, Summer 2016/ 2017
Directing References
Tania Taylor, Owner of Skyrise Theatre: skyrisetheater@gmail.com
Meghan Montaner, Director of Education at the Hanover Theatre Conservatory: meghan@thehanovertheatre.org
Keri McCarthy, Music Director at Skyrise Theater: kerimskyrise@gmail.com
Matthew Moore, Professor of Directing Muhlenberg College Theatre & Dance: mattmoore@muhleneberg.edu
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