1. April A. Jones
Member of Actor’s Equity Association
hannibalsjones@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2009.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, North Carolina Central University, Durham NC, 1989.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Playwright Development Workshop, Road Less Traveled Productions, Buffalo, NY, 2004-2005.
Directing/Stage Management Intern, Arena Stage, Washington, DC, 1989-1990.
Directing/Stage Management Intern, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, St. Louis, MO. 1986.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Theatre Lecturer, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC, 2015
Artist in Residence, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, 2009-2010.
Adjunct Instructor, Acting 1 Virginia Commonwealth University. 2008-2009
Co-Instructor, Focused Inquiry Virginia Commonwealth University. Spring 2009
Teaching Assistant, Focused Inquiry Virginia Commonwealth University, 2008
Teaching Assistant, Jr. Acting Studio Virginia Commonwealth University. Spring 2008
Writing Center Consultant, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Aug. 2007- 2009
Musical Theatre Instructor, Community Action Organization, Buffalo, NY, February-June 2007.
Drama Enrichment Instructor, Child & Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo, NY 2005-2007.
Acting Instructor, Theatre of Youth (TOY) Buffalo, NY, Summer 2005.
After School Theatre Instructor, Irish Classical Theatre Company, Buffalo, NY, 2004-05.
Program Consultant, Afro-American Cultural Center, Charlotte, NC, July 2002-January 2003.
Actor/Writer, New River Dramatists, Healing Springs, NC, Summer 2001-2005

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Artist in Residence, McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte, NC. Fall 2001.
Director of Teen Theatre (FOCUS) Planned Parenthood, NC-West, Charlotte, NC, 2000-2001.
Artistic Director, Nubian Voices, Community School of the Arts, Charlotte, NC, 1998-1999.
Performing Arts Program Director, Afro-American Cultural Center, Charlotte, NC, 1997-1999.
Artistic Director, GraZrootZ Performance Company, Charlotte NC, 1996-1999.
Academic Advisor, New York Technical College, Brooklyn, NY, 1992-1994
Actor/Educator, Kaiser Permanente, Washington, DC. 1990-1992
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Playwright/Director, ‘Twas the Night Before, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2015
Penny, Father Comes Home From the Wars, Actors Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, February,
2016.
THEATRE DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONAL (selected)
Tellin’ Tales, Buffalo East, Buffalo, NY, 2012
Negras Eros, Buffalo East, 2012
The Bluest Eye, Barksdale Theatre/Theatre VCU, Richmond, VA 2011
Cravings, Willoughby Productions, Charlotte, NC, 2003.
Cyrano, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2003.
Jungalbook, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 2002.
King Arthur & The Magic Sword, Children’s Theatre of Charlote, 2000.
Boundless Grace, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 2000.
Fuddy Meers, Actors Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2002.
Mixed Babies, Afro-American Cultural Center, Charlotte, NC, 1999.
Before It Hits Home, Afro-American Cultural Center, 1998.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE (selected)
Kate, Good People, Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, NY 2014.
Sarah, The African Company Presents Richard III, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, 2009.
Charlotte, Charlotte's Web, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2006.

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Aslan, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 2005.
Crane Wife, The Crane Wife, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 2002.
Manyara, Mufaros' Beautiful Daughters, Children's’ Theatre of Charlotte, 2001.
Pete, Bunnicula, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 2000.
Beezus, Ramona Quimby, Children's’ Theatre of Charlotte, 1996.
Susie Monahan, Wit, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, 2001.
Lou Bessie, The Old Settler, Charlotte, NC, 1997.
Woman, Laughing Wild, Innovative Theatre, Charlotte, NC, 1996.
Bun , The Love Talker, Afro-American Cultural Center, Charlotte, NC, 1999.
Sophie Washington, Flyin’ West, Afro-American Cultural Center, 1999.
Collette, Four Dogs and a Bone, Seat of Our Pants Players, Charlotte, NC, 1996
Gloria, The Gingham Dog, Seat of Our Pants Players, 1996.
Nwanyeruwa, Once In A Wifetime, Billie Holiday Theater Brooklyn, NY, 1994.
Halcyon, Brothers & Sisters, Husbands & Wives, Billie Holiday Theater, 1994.
Fury, The Fury & The Fuss, Nat Horne Theatre, NewYork City, 1993.
Amy Fisher/Ida B. Wells, Lock Her Up!, Ohio Theatre, New York City, 1993.
Lorraine Kingsley, The Evening Shift, Impact Theatre, New York City, 1992.
Terry, Extremeties, Staten Island Shakespeare Company, Staten Island, NY, 1992.
Dahlia, Spell #7, Studio Theater, Washington, DC, 1992.
Emily, The Pearl, Source Theatre, Washington, DC, 1990.
PLAYWRIGHT
Tellin’ Tales, produced by University of New Hampshire, Dept of Theatre and Dance, 2011, and
Company A, Buffalo, NY, 2012.
Negras Eros: produced by Company A, Buffalo, NY, 2012 and the Afro-American Cultural Center,
Charlotte, NC, 2002, 2003. Inspired the exhibit Eros Negras: Encountering the Black Female Body,
Afro-American Cultural Center, Charlotte, NC, 2002. Staged reading, Langston Hughes Center, Buffalo,
NY, 2004.
Clara’s Quilt
Play adaptation of Sweet Clara and The Freedom Quilt, by Deborah Hopkinson.

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MFA Creative thesis paper, and staged reading, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,
2009. Staged reading, Buffalo East, Buffalo, NY, 2011.
PRODUCTION (selected)
Paint Crew, Our Town, Arena Stage, Washington, DC, 1991.
Run Crew, Merrily We Roll Along, Arena Stage, 1990.
Dresser, Fences, Arena Stage, 1990.
Resident Stage Manager, Paul Robeson Theatre Buffalo, NY, 1986.
Assistant Stage Manager, Boesman and Lena, Ujimaa Theatre Company, Buffalo, NY, 1985.
SELECTED FILM/ TELEVISION /COMMERCIALS
Principal, Amigone Funeral Homes, Buffalo, NY, 2014
Potter, Life Has Starts…Life Has a Plan, Univera/Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2013.
Bubble Wrap Lady, Time Warner Cable, 2001.
Dr. Klein, Lullaby, Crescent Films, 2000.
Harriet Batson, Having Our Say, CBS/ Belleville Productions, 1999.
Homeless Teen, Law & Order, NBC, 1993.
SERVICE
Grants Panel, -Cultural Education Collaborative-, Charlotte NC, 2002
NCTC Middle School Play Competition, Adjudicator, Charlotte, NC, 1998, 2006
Board Member, Time Out Youth, Charlotte NC 1999-2000
GRANTS/AWARDS/ SPECIAL RECOGNITION
New York Foundation for the Arts, Special Opportunity Stipend, 2012
Feature: Waterfield, Cesca Janece. ‘ “In ‘The Bluest Eye,’ Director Jones Balances Courage with
Grace.” ’ UrbanViewsWeekly.com. Urban Views Weekly, 13 Apr. 2011.
Feature: Riegle, Cindy. “She’s Got the Spirit.” Southern Living Magazine (Carolina Living) Sept.
2002

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Creative Loafing Theatre Awards: Theatre Person of the Year, Director of The Year, Best Director-
Drama (Jungalbook), Best Original Play (Negras Eros), 2002.
Creative Loafing Theatre Awards: Theatre Person of the Year, Director of the Year, Best
Director/Drama (Boundless Grace), Best Drama (Boundless Grace), Play of the Year (Boundless
Grace), 2000.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Unarmed combat, voice over artist, playwright, dialects, movement.
References on Request