1. Amelia Belle Young
ameliabelleyoung@gmail.com ∙ 360.250.5301
Work Experience
Archives Research and Events Assistant
The Paley Center for Media
May 2016
New York, NY
• Guided patron learning and usage of the archives library platform
• Facilitated and aided in patron research within multiple library collections including digital and analog footage
• Monitored patron handling and usage of media center and library equipment and services
Screenings, Events, and Visitor Services Volunteer
Museum of the Moving Image
May 2016
New York, NY
• Collaborated with staff to answer patron membership, museum visit, and event questions
• Assisted in usher, coat check, and member services tasks
SAG-AFTRA Stand-in and Background Actor June 2014 – June 2016
Seattle, WA and New York, NY
• Participated as a stand-in and background actor in commercials, television shows, and films in the greater NYC and Seattle areas
Beijing Opera Performance Intensive
Shanghai Theater Academy
July 2011
Shanghai, China
• Navigated cultural and language barriers to learn multiple aspects of Beijing Opera dance, music, performance and costuming
• Awarded a scholarship to complete a Mandarin Chinese language training program and adequately communicated with performers,
stagehands, and locals
• Coordinated rehearsal and performance space and organized costume and make-up preparation
“7/9” Performance Collective Member and Facilitator 2010 – 2011
New York, NY
• Scouted and secured rehearsal and performance spaces
• Spearheaded creation and structuring of the collective and organized rehearsal and performance schedules
• Secured mentorship by performance studies pioneer Richard Schechner
Performance Research Assistant
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 2007
Edinburgh, Scotland
• Oversaw ticket acquisition according to budget and participant and festival schedules and structured performance viewing groups
• Delegated performance review groups between fellow researchers, directors and performers
• Participated in and reviewed festival performances and interviewed actors, performers and directors for integrated research into
international and differing aspects of theater
Education
MA in Performance Studies
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
May 2011
New York, New York
• Focused on reconstruction of identity of hybrid cultures through the performance of ritualistic movement, music, and dance
• Delved into Armenian and Armenian-American history, culture, and language through the Armenian Diocese and anthropological
research
• Encouraged awareness of marginalized cultures and exercised documentary style storytelling through creative writing based on true
subjects and people validated by research
BA in Honors Drama
University of Washington
June 2010
Seattle, Washington
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Music and dance double minor with focus on ethnomusicology and performance ethnography
• Awarded the Holland Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2007-2010
General Qualifications
• Experience collaborating and engaging with multi-media artists, companies, and venues in major cities in professional and educational
settings
• Involvement in and proactive interest the film and television arena in NYC
• Knowledge and frequent use of social media and Microsoft Office