SJM Productions

Free lance producer, administrator, performer, director, choreographer, writer, educator and musician working with professional venues, community theatre, educational institutions and private coaching for individuals seeking a career in the performing arts as well as serving a special instructor in language and theater arts serving K-12.

Artistic Director

Flint Community Players - Genesee County, MI

September 1990 to July 2012

Produce, supervise, advise and coordinate all artistic, production and management facets of a large 501-C-3 metropolitan theatrical production organization. Artistic responsibilities include serving in multiple capacities throughout the internal production season as well as collaborative community events as a director, choreographer, writer, producer, production designer and consultant. Management and administrative responsibilities include supervision and consultation of all staff and volunteers in all areas of production development, lighting, sound, scenic and costume design, marketing, advertising, fundraising, grant writing, promotions, public relations, season selection, scheduling, coordinating production and operating budgets, and serve as spokesperson and liaison to all local media outlets as well as community networking and sponsorships. Serve as an educator/instructor/advisor through workshops, seminars, master classes and educational outreach programs to area community service organizations, high schools, and local colleges and the University Of Michigan-Flint. Also provide professional coaching to students in the Flint Community who wish to pursue academic scholarships, graduate studies, or professional theatre employment. Network and coordinate with area businesses, local media and service and arts organizations towards providing assistance and support for promotional and charitable events, convention and sales functions and community awareness through special projects and programs such as reader's theatre, arts concerts, special events, original productions and artistic and technical consultation. Collectively advise, report to and work with a ten member board of directors, six member board of trustees and a large active membership, towards maintaining standards of excellence in artistic quality, community involvement and volunteer support.

Artistic/Managing Director

Red Barn Playhouse - Saugatuck, MI

1988 to 1990

Supervision and Coordination of all artistic and production facets in a summer stock venue with extended applications. Served as producer, director, designer, choreographer and writer for a five show season in addition to producing and directing two additional productions for Holland, Michigan's Tulip Time Festival and several holiday applications such as Hans Brinker On Ice for the Holland Chamber Of Commerce. Supervision of professional production staff, student interns and professional equity guest artists in residence.

Artistic Director, Performer; Company Manager

Greg Thompson Productions - Seattle, WA

1982 to 1990

Served as actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer and artistic director for multiple venues including cabaret, Broadway revue and full scale musical productions throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Additional responsibilities included acting as both artistic director and administrative liaison between production company and principle on-site management teams. Supervision and management of all ongoing performance and artistic facets of productions. Performance sites including clubs, showrooms and legitimate theatre spaces in Casinos, Resorts and Hotels throughout Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Bermuda St. Thomas, St. Martin, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Biloxi, Branson and on board the world's largest cruise ships. REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONALl THEATRICAL REVUES / CABARET * GREG THOMPSON PRODUCTIONS Broadway Showstoppers Harrah's Reno, Nevada Stage Struck Grand Hotel/Casino Biloxi, MS. French Toast Lilly Langtry's Philadelphia, PA. Follies On Broadway Frenchman's Reef St. Thomas, V. I. Manhattan Follies Sovereign Of the Seas RCCL Cruise Line The Longbranch Marriott Tan-Tar-A Lake Ozarks All Night Strut Starlight Dinner Theatre Milwaukee, WI. High Heeled Sneakers Nordic Prince RCCL Cruise Line Follies on Broadway Southhampton Princess Bermuda Showstoppers Touring Chicago, IL. Broadway Rhythm Moulin Rouge New Orleans, LA. Singin' & Swingin' Invererie Hotel Bermuda Follies on Broadway Carlton Celebrity Ballroom Mpls. MN. * Representative Productions Contemporary Top 40 format. MTV / VH-1 format. Contemporary Country format Golden Age of Hollywood format. Jazz format. R & B format Period styles of 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's. Broadway Theatre format. Pippin Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The Music Man. Barnum. Funny Girl West Side Story. 42nd Street. My Fair Lady. Fiddler on the Roof. Sugar Babies Cabaret. Grease. Stop the World I Want To Get Off. Cats A Chorus Line. Phantom. Will Rogers Follies Greg Thompson Productions is one of the premier companies in the country producing full scale revues, cabarets, festivals, events and concert venues in clubs, casinos, resorts, legitimate theatres and on board luxury cruise ships throughout the world, including Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, Biloxi, Branson, RCCL and Norwegian Cruise Lines. LIVE THEATRICAL INDUSTRIALS Kentucky Fried Chicken Comar Productions Marriott/New Orleans B.M.W. Motors Irvin Arthur Productions Princess Hotel/Bermuda Safco Insurance Greg Thompson Productions Princess Hotel/Bermuda Abbott Diagnostics Jack Morton Productions Princess Hotel/Phoenix Hardies IDX Productions Marriott/Orlando Baxter International Jack Morton Productions Princess Resort/Phoenix Farmer Jacks Jimmy Whiteside Productions Ritz Carlton/Detroit REPRESENTATIVE ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS / SPECIAL PROJECTS State of Independence (Writer, Director) Original dramatic script with music addressing drug and gang violence issues in our schoolsSystem. The production toured throughout the Chicago, Illinois area and was underwritten and sponsored by several players with the Chicago Bear football organization. The Young Americans (Producer) Organized an intensive 4 day seminar and participation based workshop for ages 8-18 which culminated in a public performance. The students were instructed by professionals in this internationally acclaimed organization in all areas of performance including improvisation, character study, scene study, vocal music and dance. L.A.M. Productions {Performer, Writer, Director, Producer} Flint based murder mystery dinner theatre which utilizes specifically written scripts for corporate functions, social gatherings and theme parties. Also produces large theatrical industrials for corporations and organizations as well as musical cabarets and dinner theatre venues such as the Sensational Sowolski Sisters, Pump Boys And Dinettes, The Taffeta's, The Cardigans, G. I. Jukebox, Love Letters, Forever Plaid and Singin' And Swingin'. The Wall {Producer/Director, Flint, MI.} Special production funded by national grants presented as both a workshop and dramatic presentation dealing with the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D. C. Union City Radio Show {Writer, Performer, Associate Director, Flint, MI.} Special production of original music and comedy vignettes dealing with local social and political issues within the labor force of General Motors. Live performance aired for Public Radio and television. World's Greatest Office Party {Writer, Director, Entertainment Chairman, Flint, MI.} Presentation of multiple entertainment applications to over five hundred local business organizations as an annual fundraiser to benefit the resident youth of The Whaley Children's Center and foundation. O.B.E. Seminar {Writer, Director, Flint, MI.} Original dramatic script and presentation to the Flint Board of Education and over three thousand teachers during an in service conference and seminar on innovative techniques of Outcome Based Education in secondary schools. Flint Fireworks Festival {Entertainment Director, Flint, MI.} Annual Fourth of July festival sponsored by The Mayor and the city of Flint featuring headliner performers such as the Coasters, Drifters, Platters, Tim Cunningham, Blessed Union Of Souls, The Supremes, Temptations, The Spinners, The Miracles, Blood, Sweat & Tears and local talent such as the Flint Symphony, big bands and gospel. The Festival also features an award winning parade and a world class fireworks display by Grucci Brothers. The above represent only a brief list of those projects served as a performer, writer, director, producer or production advisor. Other community events include the Genessee County Fair, the Michigan Renaissance Festival, the Cultural Center Holiday Candlewalk and the Mayor's Christmas Parade as well as events and functions sponsored by such organizations as the Flint Institute of Arts, The Flint Institute Of Music, Local Kiwanas Chapters, Comcast Cable, Local Public and Affiliate Television and Radio stations, Genesee Valley Shopping Center and numerous retail merchants and area businesses. SPECIAL SKILLS ( Artistic ) Choreography {Tap, Jazz, Modern, Adagio, Period, Clog, Ballroom, Ballet} Actor. Singer. Dancer. Musician {Drums, Traps, Conga, Timpani} . Dialect Coach Stage Combat {Armed/Unarmed, Foil, Epee, Sabre, Dagger, Pike} . Adjudication Vocal Style Director. Stage Management. Lighting Design. Sound Design Disc Jockey. Announcer. Public Speaking. Stand Up Comedy. Impressions SPECIAL SKILLS ( Management ) Marketing. Fund Raising. Grant Writing. Software Applications including Word, Publisher, Excel, etc. Publicity & Media Promotions. Public Relations. Budget Applications Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. Staff Supervision Adjudication, Joyce Schulte Scholarship Auditions, Lansing, MI. Adjudication, Michigan Act-Fest, Ann Arbor, MI. Master Class, Directing, CTAM Fall Convention, Boyne Highlands, MI. Stage Combat Techniques Workshop, AACT International Theatre Festival, Benton Harbor, MI. WORKSHOP / MASTER CLASS / EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS Acting Styles. Performance Technique. Directing. Writing. Choreography Stage Combat. Lighting Design. Audition Technique. Improvisation Musical Theatre Performance. Vocal Styles. Dialects. Stage Management * Representative workshops, seminars and master class applications as well as play and performance adjudication include The Community Theatre Association of Michigan, The American Association of Community Theatres and state and regional theatre festivals. Bachelor of Science, Journalism, University of Kansas (Broadcast/Film) Bachelor f General Studies, Theatre Arts, University of Kansas Master of Fine Arts, Theatre Directing and Design, University of Kansas

Education

Master's in Theatrical Direction and Design

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

August 1978 to May 1980

Bachelor's in Performing Arts, Journalism

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

August 1974 to May 1978