1. Curriculum Vitae
BRUCE (B. R.) FLEMING, M.A., M.Ed.
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52 Apache Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Contact : (949) 973-4519
bfleming@uci.edu
brflemingauthor@gmail.com
@BFScreenwriter
CURRENT/LATEST POSITIONS
 LIGHTING DESIGNER, Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film, Long Beach City College,
Fall 2015, Lighting Designer for campus production of Lysistrata; supervised work crews for
hanging, focusing, programming of lighting instruments and equipment.
 LIGHTING DESIGNER/CREW SUPERVISOR, Theatre Arts Department, Cypress College,
Fall 2015, Lighting Designer for campus production of Our Town; supervised work crews for
hanging, focusing, programming of lighting instruments and equipment.
 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY; TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, PERFORMING ARTS
(2009-2010), Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 2006-present.
Instruction in English 4 – Survey of British Literature; English AP/HL 2 IB; coordinator for
Mandala Creative Writing Club and publication; coordinator for Holocaust Art and Writing
Contest; previously taught English 4 Online; English 2 – World Literature; Creative Writing;
Advanced Creative Writing; English 3 – American Literature; teacher website located at
http://goo.gl/89VVdQ
 ADJUNCT/ONLINE INSTRUCTOR, GATE Certification Program, University of California,
Irvine, 2001-present.
 Author, novels Summertime Blues, The Secret People under the pen name, B. R. FLEMING;
marketing several screenplays/various projects; website:
http://brflemingauthor.wix.com/brfleming
 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film, Long Beach City College,
2011-2012; taught classes in Stage Lighting; performed duties as Set and Lighting Designer for
campus productions; supervised work crews for hanging, focusing, programming of lighting
instruments.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
 SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN SCREENWRITING PROGRAM, University of California, Irvine;
completed 12/06.
 MASTER OF ARTS – SPEECH, Theatre Specialization, 12/88, Oklahoma State University;
major in Theatre Arts, emphasis in Movement for Actors, Theatrical Literature, and Drama
Theory and Criticism. Thesis: The Influence of Nikolai Evreinov on the Early Theatrical Works of
Samuel Beckett. Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Cox.
 BACHELOR OF ARTS – HUMANITIES, 05/77, University of Arkansas; interdisciplinary
study with major in Theatre Arts and minors in English, Art History, and French (including
over 18 units in Sociology/Anthropology, Linguistics, and History).
 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ENGLISH EDUCATION, 09/79, University of Arkansas; majors
in Education and English.
 MASTER OF EDUCATION – TEACHING THE GIFTED AND TALENTED, 01/86,
University of Arkansas; emphasis in working with the creatively gifted. Advisor: Dr. Emily
Stewart.

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 TRAINING in Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Jenson Learning, San Antonio, TX, July, 2008.
 TRAINING in developing and writing on-line classes, University of California, Irvine, 2007;
Santa Margarita Catholic High School – English 2 and English 4 Online courses, 2012.
 TRAINING in Creative Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Program, conducted by Donald
Treffinger of the Creative Problem Solving Institute, Buffalo, NY, 1986.
 TRAINING as a Para-Professional Tutor in English Grammar and Composition, Learning
Development Center, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 1977.
 TRAINING as a Technical Instructor, United States Air Force, Wichita Falls, TX, 1970.
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, University Extension, University of California, San Diego, GATE
Certificate Program: 2004-present. Instruction in Social and Emotional Issues with the Gifted,
Program Development for the Gifted, Strategies for Teaching the Gifted and Talented, and Technology
Skills for the GATE Classroom. Member GATE Advisory Board.
 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, University Extension, University of California, Irvine, GATE
Certificate Program: 2001-present. Instruction in Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of the
Gifted Student, The Arts in GATE Education, Real-World Technology. Designed and implemented
The Arts in GATE Education classroom and online course. Member GATE Advisory Board.
 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Humanities/Theatre Departments, Rio Hondo College, Whittier,
CA; 1996-2001. Instruction in Technical Theatre, Survey of Humanities.
 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Department of Theatre, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR;
8/79 – 12/79. Instruction in Introduction to the Theatre.
 FULL-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT, Department of Theatre, Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, OK; 1982-1983. Instruction in Introduction to the Theatre. Assisted in restructuring and
reorganizing Introductory class format.
 STAGE LIGHTING DIRECTOR, MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY, St. Anne School,
Laguna Niguel, CA; 2004-2006. Designed Instruction in World History; Enrichment Program
Coordinator, K-8.
 DRAMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR/THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, The Pegasus School,
Huntington Beach, CA; 1992-2004. Instruction in Drama, Technical Theatre, Social Studies,
Language Arts. Social Studies/Language Arts Department Chairs. Developed and implemented
Drama/Technical Theatre, Social Studies, Language Arts curriculum.
 INSTRUCTOR, Orange County Department of Education, Test-Prep Office; 2004-2005. Instruct
test preparation classes for educators taking teacher certification examinations.
 ESL INSTRUCTOR, United Education Institute, Long Beach, CA; 1991-1992. Instruction in
English as a Second Language.
 ESL/VESL INSTRUCTOR, St. Anselm Cross-cultural Community Center, Garden Grove, CA;
1990-1992. Instruction in English as a Second Language, Vocational English as a Second Language.
 ESL INSTRUCTOR, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR; 1984 – 1986. Instruction in
English as a Second Language with undergraduate students in the English Competency
Program.
RELATED/OTHER EXPERIENCE
 STAGE LIGHTING/SET DESIGNER, various venues, community theatres in SoCal, 1990 –
present. (see ADDENDUM: THEATRE EXPERIENCE)
 MASTER STAGE CARPENTER, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock, AR; 1983-1984.
Construction, painting, transporting of sets; Sound Technician; Projection Technician.
 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, College of Education, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR; 1984-
1985. Conducted research on relationship of modality strength to underachievement in gifted
students. Department Head/Advisor: Dr. Emily Stewart.

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 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, College of Education, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR; 1984-
1985. Assisted in organizing, developing, and implementing the Summer Institute for Teachers
of the Gifted, now an annual summer program. Worked in Summer Laureate Program.
 GRANT WRITER, Pathfinder, Inc., Jacksonville, AR; 1983-1984. Wrote local, state, and federal
grants to secure funding for programs at this work and placement center for the
developmentally disabled.
TECHNICAL/SPECIALIZED SKILLS
 EXPERIENCE Directing theatrical productions in professional, educational, and community
theatre venues.
 EXPERIENCE designing Stage Lighting and Sets for various venues, including professional,
educational, and community theatres.
 EXPERIENCE/SKILLED in design and construction of theatrical sets; hanging, focusing, and
implementing designs for stage lighting; stage managing; programming and operation of
sound and lighting equipment.
 EXPERIENCE writing and developing online class materials.
 SKILLED in Website development and in Web page construction. (samples available upon
request.)
 SKILLED in operation of Windows-based and MAC-based computers, including work with the
following operating systems and programs:
o WINDOWS SYSTEMS 3.1 – Windows 8.1 MAC SYSTEMS 7.1 - OS 10
o FRONTPAGE 98 – 2003 (MAC/PC) MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003 FOR MAC
o MICROSOFT OFFICE 98 – 2013/OFFICE 365 FINAL DRAFT 8
o ADOBE ACROBAT PRO/PHOTOSHOP EXAMVIEW PRO TEST GENERATOR
o CAMTASIA STUDIO, DYKNOW, MOODLE, AUDACITY, AUTOCAD, others
 SKILLED in developing and implementing curriculum in Dramatic Arts, Social Studies,
Language Arts, and in Education of the Gifted and Talented.
 SKILLED in utilizing Brain-Based Teaching, Harkness Teaching, and other specialized
techniques in teaching Drama and Technical Theatre.
RESEARCH/ACADEMIC INTERESTS
 Exploring Alternative Methods of Determining and Reporting Student Achievement
 Studying/Identifying the Differences Between a Curriculum-Based Classroom and a Skills-
Based Classroom
 Investigating the Developmental Characteristics of Highly Creative Individuals
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 CURRENTLY marketing the novels, Summertime Blues and The Secret People, and several
screenplays.
 PROFESSIONAL SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER, various theatrical venues.
 COMMITTEE MEMBER - GATE Advisory Committee, GATE Certification Program,
University of California, Irvine/San Diego, 2001-present.
 GATE PROGRAM AUTHOR. Student Talents Enrichment Program: A Schoolwide Program of
Enrichment for Students of St. Anne School. Submitted to the Administration, St. Anne School,
May, 2005.
 WORKSHOP PRESENTER in the following topics:
o C3 = Success! : A Formula for Student Achievement, CAG, 02/08.
o Harkness Teaching in the Cluster Class, CAG, 02/08.
o Using the Harkness Discussion Technique to Motivate GATE Students, CAG, 03/2006.
o The Skills-Based Classroom vs. the Curriculum-Based Classroom, CAIS, 03/2000.

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o Using the Harkness Discussion Method in Upper Elementary and Middle School, The Pegasus
School, 08/2001.
o Teaching to Student Modality Strengths, The Pegasus School, 04/1995.
o Assessing Student Modality Strengths, Fullerton School District GATE Program Winter
Happening, 03/1993.
o Creative Problem Solving in the GATE Classroom, Arkansans for Gifted and Talented
Education (AGATE) Annual Conference, 03/1986.
 AUTHOR. The HumEn Education Program. A program plan for implementing Humanities
enrichment into a public school curriculum. Submitted to North Little Rock School District,
North Little Rock, AR, 1986.
 JOURNAL ARTICLE. “Universities Host Guest Artists from Professional Theatre: Ying
Ruocheng, Chinese Actor.” Theatre Southwest, February, 1983.
 EDUCATIONAL TOUR LEADER. Lead independent educational tours and school tours to
various locations: Europe, US.
MEMBERSHIPS/HONORS/AWARDS
 AWARD, BEST SET DESIGN, Romeo and Juliet, Huntington Beach Playhouse, 1996.
 AWARD, BEST MAKEUP, University of Arkansas, 1977 Season.
 AWARD, BEST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, University of Arkansas, 1977 Season.
 NOMINATION TO AND INCLUSION IN Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2002.
 FINALIST, NATIONAL COMPETITION. Murdock-Thompson Summer Fellowship for
Innovative Teachers, 2001, 2004. Project Title: Historical Research Web Sites.
 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, Rio Hondo College, Alpha Gamma Sigma, November, 1997.
 MEMBERSHIP (or past member) in the following organizations: CETA, USITT, NCSS, NAGC,
CAG, NEA, CTA, ISTA, NAIS, CAIS.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
 Master Stage Carpenter; Professional Lighting and Set Designer
 Arkansas Teacher’s Certificate.
 California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in English
 Professional Photographer, Professional Musician

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Curriculum Vitae Addendum: Theatre/Film Experience
BRUCE (B. R.) FLEMING, M.A., M.Ed.
___________________________________________________________________________________
52 Apache Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Contact : (949) 973-4519
bfleming@uci.edu
brflemingauthor@gmail.com
@BFScreenwriter
RECENT EXPERIENCE
 Lighting Designer, Cypress College, Fall 2015
 Lighting Designer, Long Beach City College, Fall 2015
 Lighting/Set Designer, Long Beach City College, 2011-2012.
 Stage Lighting Instructor, Long Beach City College, Fall, 2011
 Technical Director, Performing Arts Department, Santa Margarita Catholic High School,
2009-2010
 Master classes in Screenwriting, UC, Irvine.
 Specialized Study Program in Screenwriting, UC, Irvine; completed 12/20/2006.
 Independent Director, Set/Lighting Designer, Technical Director, Theatre Technician, Master
Carpenter, and Consultant.
 Director/Producer, Game Over, 16mm film short entered in LA Shorts Fest annual contest
 Award-winning Set Designer, Makeup Artist, Assistant Director.
 Technical Theatre Instructor, Rio Hondo College
PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTING
 Holy Ghosts; William Alderson Studio Theatre, W. Hollywood; Oct-Dec, 1997
 Director & TD What If I Live; (video available); Laguna Beach, CA; November, 1994.
 No Exit; Coffee Shop Production; Little Rock, AR; Fall, 1988.
 The Chairs; Coffee Shop Production; Little Rock, AR; Spring, 1988.
 Oklahoma State University Talent Show Finals; Stillwater, OK; Spring, 1983.
 The Hot L Baltimore; Community Theatre of Little Rock; June, 1978.
 Poetry Dramatization; Ark. Council of Arts and Humanities; Spring 1978.
ACTING
 Virgil - Bus Stop; Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente, CA; Oct/Nov 1989.
 Clov - Endgame; Coffee Shop Production; Little Rock, AR; Fall 1987.
SET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
 TD A Midsummer Night’s Dream, School for the Performing Arts, Hunt. Beach, 1998
 TD Holy Ghosts; William Alderson Studio Theatre, W. Hollywood; Fall 1997.
 Slow Dance on the Killing Ground; Long Beach Playhouse; June 1997.
 TD Romeo and Juliet ; Huntington Beach Playhouse; Huntington Bch, CA; Fall 1996
 TD No Exit; Coffee Shop Production; Little Rock, AR; Fall 1988.
 TD The Chairs; Coffee Shop Production; Little Rock, AR; Spring 1988.
 The Hot L Baltimore; Community Theatre of Little Rock; June 1978.
LIGHTING DESIGN/TECHNICIAN
 Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Long Beach Playhouse; January, 1999.
 Holy Ghosts; William Alderson Studio Theatre, W. Hollywood; Fall, 1997.

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 Slow Dance on the Killing Ground; Long Beach Playhouse; June 1997.
 Barefoot in the Park; Huntington Beach Playhouse; April 1997.
 Perfect Crime; Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, CA; Fall 1996.
SOUND DESIGN/TECHNICIAN
 Perfect Crime; Long Beach Playhouse; Fall 1996.
 A Christmas Carol; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; December 1983.
MASTER STAGE CARPENTER
 How the Other Half Loves; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; March 1984.
 Piaf; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; January 1984.
 Arabian Nights; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; December 1983.
 A Christmas Carol; Arkansas Repertory Theatre Road Production; December 1983.
 Black Coffee; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; October 1983.
MAKEUP DESIGN/APPLICATION
 Oz, Land of Magic; Oklahoma State University; Fall 1982.
 Ferrante and Teicher TV Special; KARK-TV; Little Rock, AR; April 1977.
 The Miracle Worker; Arkansas Arts Center; November 1977.
 Pinocchio; Arkansas Arts Center; December 1976.
SLIDE PHOTOGRAPHY/PROJECTION TECHNICIAN
 Oh Coward! ; Arkansas Repertory Theatre; April 1984.
EDUCATIONAL
DIRECTING
 TD Anything Goes, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Spring, 2010
 TD Spring Dance Concert, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Spring, 2010
 TD Our Town, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Fall, 2009
 TD Christmas Pageant, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Winter, 2009
 Director/TD The Producers; The Pegasus School, 2003
 Director/TD A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Pegasus School, 2002
 Director/TD Shrek, The Pegasus School, 2002
 Director/TD Young Frankenstein, The Pegasus School, 2003
 Director/TD Monte Python and the Holy Grail, The Pegasus School, 2001
 TD Act Without Words, I; Oklahoma State University; Spring, 1983.
 TD Krapp’s Last Tape; Oklahoma State University; Fall, 1982.
ACTING
 The Man - Act Without Words, I; Oklahoma State Univ; Spring 1983.
 Krapp - Krapp’s Last Tape; Oklahoma State Univ; Fall 1982.
 The Judge - Inherit the Wind; Oklahoma State Univ; Fall 1982.
 The Owl - Winnie the Pooh; University of AR; April 1975.
 Dirk - The Pied Piper of Hamlin; University of AR; March 1975.
SET DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
 Almost, Maine; Long Beach City College, Fall 2011
 Krapp’s Last Tape; Oklahoma State Univ; Fall 1982.
 The Hot L Baltimore; Community Theatre of Little Rock; June 1978.
 The New Kid On the Block; The Pegasus School; Fall, 1995.

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 The Hobbit; The Pegasus School; Spring 1994.
 Dennis! ; The Pegasus School; Fall 1993.
LIGHTING DESIGN/TECHNICIAN
 Lysistrata; Long Beach City College, Fall 2015
 Our Town; Cypress College, Fall 2015
 The Good Body; Long Beach City College, Fall 2011
 Almost, Maine; Long Beach City College, Fall 2011
 Dennis! ; The Pegasus School, Huntington Beach, CA; Fall 1993.
 Loot; Oklahoma State University; Spring 1983.
 The Madness of Lady Bright; University of AR; April 1977.
 A Son Come Home; University of AR; April 1977.
 Inherit the Wind; Oklahoma State Univ; Fall 1982.
SOUND DESIGN/TECHNICIAN
 Inherit the Wind; Oklahoma State University; Fall 1982.
 The Philadelphia Story; Oklahoma State Univ/Fort Worth, TX (ACTF); Fall 1982.
 The Madness of Lady Bright; University of AR; April 1977.
SET CONSTRUCTION/LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
 Canciones de Nuestra Alma; Rio Hondo College Theatre; March-May 1998.
 The Philadelphia Story; Oklahoma State Univ/Fort Worth, TX (ACTF); Fall 1982.
 The Boyfriend; University of AR; October 1977.
 The Importance of Being Earnest; University of AR; Nov/Dec 1976.
 The Pied Piper of Hamlin; University of AR; March 1975.
 How to Succeed in Business...; University of AR; October 1975.
MAKEUP DESIGN/APPLICATION
 Cabaret; Oklahoma State University; Spring 1983.
 The Tempest; University of AR; March 1977.
 Tartuffe; University of AR/Fort Worth, TX (ACTF); Nov 1977/Feb 1978.
 A Delicate Balance; University of AR; May 1977.
 The Great Cross-Country Race; University of AR; March 1977.
 The Importance of Being Earnest; University of AR; November 1976.
 Simple Simon; University of AR; March 1976.
 George Washington Slept Here; University of AR; April 1976.
 A Funny Thing Happened ... Forum; University of AR; October 1975.
 Look Homeward Angel; University of AR; July 1975.