Kari A.

Hatfield
Assistant Professor of Theatre Abilene Christian University
Home Address: 2133 Old Ironsides Rd. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 232-1980 E-mail: kari.hatfield@acu.edu Office Address: Abilene Christian University P.O. Box 27843 (325) 674-2813

Education
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Pedagogy Virginia Commonwealth University August 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication/Theatre Oklahoma Christian University 2000

Training
Acting Workshops/classes: Lorri Lindberg, Janet Rodgers, Phil Reagan, Scott Langdon Musical Theatre Workshops/classes: Patti DBeck, Kip Niven, Mark Hardy, Curt Booker, Scott Langdon Voice: Susan Denny, Curt Booker, Pam Green, Laura Coale, Scott Langdon, Janet Rodgers, Jeannette Lipford Dance: Deana Dehart, Amy Reynolds-Reed, Anne Blasdel, Barbara Berard Movement/Physical Theatre: David Leong (Fight Master, S.A.F.D.), Jonathan Becker (LeCoq certified) Pedagogy: Noreen C. Barnes, Ph.D.

Teaching Experience
2008-Present Abilene Christian University Assistant Professor of Theatre: teaching Private Voice, Class Voice, Theatre History, Voice and Diction, Movement, and Beginning Acting for Non-Majors 2006-2007 Anderson University Visiting Professor of Theatre; teaching Theatre History, Theatre Forms, Advanced Acting, Singing for Actors, and Public Speaking 2005-2006 The Steward School Theatre and Music teacher for grades K-5 2004-2005 Virginia Commonwealth University Part-time instructor in Music Theatre and Public Speaking 2004-2005 Neighborhood School of the Arts Private voice and piano teacher, musical theatre faculty member 2004-2005 School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) Assistant Creative Director for Sparc-lers, childrens music theatre camp teacher 2004 Music Theatre Audition Workshop, Virginia Commonwealth University Coaching for undergraduate students to prepare for music theatre auditions 2000-2001 On Broadway Productions Jr. Company Director, Private voice teacher

Continued Professional Development

Panel Respondent, Tony Award Winning Playwright David Henry Hwang, McBride Lecture for Faith and Literature, Oklahoma Christian University, October 5, 2012. Paper presentation: Idealism in the Theatre: Major Barbara and In His Steps, 2012 Southwest Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature: Theatrum Mundi: Faith, Representation, and Multiculturalism, Oklahoma City, OK, October 6, 2012 Published Article Profile: Stan Denmans Embracing, Ecumenica Journal of Theatre and Performance, Volume 2.2 Fall 2009 Member of New York Singing Teachers Association Fall 2010 - present

New York Singing Teachers Association Professional Development Courses Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing 2010 - present Member of South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC), 2004-2009 Member of Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA), 2005-2006, 2008-2009 Discussion Panel: A Vision for Christian University Theatre, Theatre and Religion Committee, SETC, Atlanta, GA, March 2007 Staged reading presentation: The Exodus Experiment: Theatrically Bridging the Cultural Gap, Theatre and Religion Committee, SETC, Orlando, FL, March 2006 Paper presentation: Idealism in the Theatre: Major Barbara and In His Steps, Theatre and Religion Panel, SETC, Greensboro, NC, March 2005 Contributor to textbook, Voice to the Power of X: One Class Journey in Vocal Extremes

Directing/Coaching Experience
Time Stands Still Footloose The King and I Pirates of Penzance Titanic Shakespeare in Hollywood Little Women Senior Showcase All Shook Up Student Dramaturge Supervisor Quilters Director (ACU) Vocal Director (ACU) Director, Vocal Director (ACU) Director. Vocal Director (ACU) Vocal Director (ACU) Director (ACU) Vocal Director (ACU) Vocal Director (ACU) Assistant Vocal Director (ACU) Abilene Christian University Anderson University

American College Theatre Festival

Irene Ryan Acting Coach (AU)

Chicago/Washington D.C. Professional Showcase Vocal Coach (VCU) American College Theatre Festival Thats the Way the Christmas Cookie Crumbles The Legend of Anne Bonny The Raven Sideways Stories from Wayside School Dear Edwina Jr. Just So Stories The Giving Tree Meanwhile Back at the Ranch For Petes Sake Tall Tales Oklahoma (A.D.) The Fantasticks (A.D. and Choreographer) Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Choreographer) Acting/Vocal Coach (VCU) Richmond Childrens Museum The Steward School The Steward School The Steward School SPARC SPARC Neighborhood School of the Arts Neighborhood School of the Arts Neighborhood School of the Arts Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma Christian University

Performing Experience
The Taming of the Shrew Holiday in Roma Home is the Holidays PROFESSIONAL Bianca Abilene Shakespeare Festival Busch Gardens

Singer/Dancer/Show Captain Singer/Dancer

Special Events Productions

Follow me to Fowler

Bride

Summit Productions

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Titanic Crazy for You Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown Phantom

MUSICAL THEATRE Rona Peretti

Abilene Christian University

Kate McGowan Polly Baker Lucy

Oklahoma Christian University

Belladova (Christine understudy)

Isnt It Romantic Lettice and Lovage Summer in Gossensass The Bear The Sins of Sor Juana Three Sisters Wait Until Dark The Boys Next Door The Miracle Worker

THEATRE Tasha Blumberg Miss Framer Elizabeth Robins

Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian University Shafer Street Theatre Oklahoma Christian University

Yelena Ivanova Popova Juana Irina Susy Hendrix Sheila Helen Keller

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Voice Professional, New York Singing Teachers Association, 2011 Whos Who in America Nominee, 2009 Commonwealth of Virginia Tuition Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma Christian University

University Fellow, Oklahoma Christian University Member of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honors Fraternity Best Actress Award, Oklahoma Christian University Best Supporting Actress Award, Oklahoma Christian University Outstanding Communication Student, Oklahoma Christian University Whos Who Among Americas College Students Member of Honors Program, Oklahoma Christian University

Teaching: Areas of Specialization

Singing for Actors: Introduction to musical theatre auditioning techniques. A masterclass setting in which non-music students will become comfortable singing in front of an audience, learn basic audition techniques, and develop a familiarity with basic music theory and repertoire. Musical Theatre: A master-class for singers and actors who sing to develop a musical theatre audition repertoire and to learn how to approach music from a lyrical/acting point of view. Beginning Acting: An introduction to acting as a craft and basic vocabulary: acting as behavior or doing, text/subtext, objective/obstacle, given circumstances, the as if, tactics. Respect for the actors voice and body as the instrument. Voice and Diction: Fundamentals of vocal production: breath support, articulation, and vocal dynamics. The marriage of impulse, breath, and sound to express the meaning of the text. Developing an effective warm-up using the methods of Kristin Linklater. An introduction to dialects using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Vocal Extremes: Advanced voice and speech work with extreme sounds, such as screaming, shouting, vomiting, choking, etc. Work with Alba Emoting and character voices. A study of how to stretch the voice to its limits in a practical, repeatable, and healthy way. Movement for Actors: Using the entire body as an expressive and receptive instrument. Understanding your body as it is perceived by others. Connecting sound, body, emotion, and reaction to scene work. A study of the methods of Laban, Chekhov, and Alexander. Introduction to Childrens Theatre/Creative Drama: Introduction to childrens literature, theatre games, warm-ups, and crafts for kids. Learning to adapt childrens stories into plays/musicals for kids of all ages to perform. This class is beneficial to any theatre, music, or education student who may be asked to conduct a childrens play, summer camp, or workshop for the arts.

Audition: Approaching auditioning as a job interview. Cold reading techniques. Selection and fine-tuning of six monologues that serve the actor. Incorporating nervousness into the preparation. Auditioning for invited guests. Dressing for success. Private Voice Lessons/Private Piano Lessons: A one-on-one study of the individual voice, technique, and repertoire; basics of piano and music theory. Class Voice: A study of the fundamentals of musical theatre performance, including breath, alignment, diction, style, etiquette, and music theory. A pre-requisite to private voice lessons. History of Theatre I: Theatre history from ritual theory and Greek origins to 18th century European practice. Includes focus on cultural and political contexts for theatre events and progressive influences of writers, designers, directors, and performers. History of Theatre II: Theatre history from 19th century romanticism to modern theory and practice. Special focus on non-western theatre development in Asia and Africa.

References
Adam Hester Chair, Theatre Department Abilene Christian University P.O. Box 27843 Abilene, TX 79699 (325) 674-2021 hestera@acu.edu Dr. Noreen C. Barnes Director, Graduate Studies Associate Professor Theatre Department Virginia Commonwealth University 922 Park Avenue P.O. Box 842524 Richmond, VA 23284-2524 (804) 828-1514 nbarnesm@vcu.edu Dr. Aaron D. Anderson Associate Chair, Associate Professor of Movement and Voice Theatre Department Associate Professor, VCU School of Medicine Virginia Commonwealth University 922 Park Avenue P. O. Box 842524 Dr. David Larson Dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts Professor of Theatre Anderson University 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 231-2002 dlarson@andersonuniversity.edu Phil Reagan Chair, Theatre Department Oklahoma Christian University P.O. Box 11000 Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100 (405) 425-5526 phil.reagan@oc.edu David Leong Chair, Theatre Department Professor of Theatre Virginia Commonwealth University 922 Park Avenue P.O. Box 842524 Richmond, VA 23284-2524 (804) 828-1514 dsleong@vcu.edu

Richmond, VA 23284-2524 (804) 828-1514 adanderson@vcu.edu Patti DBeck Assistant Professor, Movement for the Actor, Music Theatre Theatre Department Virginia Commonwealth University 922 Park Avenue P.O. Box 842524 Richmond, VA 23284-2524 (804) 828-1514 pdbeck@vcu.edu Dr. Danny Parker Provost Anderson University 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 231-2145 dparker@andersonuniversity.edu Dr. Larry Jurney Chair, Department of Communication Oklahoma Christian University P.O. Box 11000 Oklahoma City, OK 73136-1100 (405) 425-5522 larry.jurney@oc.edu