Kathy Byrne is a theatre director and educator with over 30 years of experience. She holds an MFA in Drama and a BA in Theater. Her experience includes directing productions at the University of Florida, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, and Santa Fe College. She has also taught theatre courses at the University of Florida, St. John's School, and other institutions. Byrne has extensive experience in stage acting, television/film acting, and commercial acting. She also provides dialect and diction coaching.

1. Kathy Byrne
4129 SW 5th AV— Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: 352-213-1909 — E-Mail: kathyjbyrne@gmail.com
Education
M.F.A. Drama. Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
B.A. Theater. State University of New York, Albany.
Florida International University: Graduate studies in: Curriculum, Educational
Psychology, and Educational Administration.
University of Dallas: 26 Graduate hours in Literature and Politics through the Dallas
Institute of Humanities and Culture,
Summer Teachers Institute: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.
Work Experience
• University of Florida, Acting for Non-majors. 2014-2015
• P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, Theatre director. 2009-2014
• Santa Fe College, Acting Adjunct, & Director. Gainesville, FL . 2008-2011
• University of Florida, Adjunct & Director, School of Theatre
and Dance
. 2007-2009
• St. John’s School, Integrated Drama Specialist. Dallas, TX. . 2001-2007
• Sidney Lanier Vanguard Arts Magnet, Theatre teacher, Dallas
ISD.
1997-2001
• Da Vinci School & St. Alcuin School, Dallas, TX Summer
Camps
1995-2007
• Young Audiences of Greater Dallas, Artist in residence,
performing artist, School liaison.
1995-1999
• K. D. Studios Acting Conservatory, Voice & Diction college
theater instructor & Director, Dallas, TX.
1994-1996
• Freelance Actress: National Commercials, Professional Actor.
Screen Actor’s Guild & Actor’s Equity
1991-1999
• Palm Beach Community College, Adjunct: Intro. To Theatre 1991-1992
• Florida International University/ New World School of the
Arts, taught Creative Dramatics, voice & diction, dialect
coach. Miami.
1988-1993
• Lexington Children’s Theater, Theatre teacher & director. 1986-1988
• Cisco Junior College, Make-up Instructor, actress/teacher. Summer 1983
• The Hockaday School, Theatre teacher & director. 1982-1983
• Macy's Herald Square, Executive Training Program, Sales
Manager. NYC.
1978-1979
• Capitol Newspapers, Newspaper Advertising. Albany, NY. 1976-1978

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Publications/Presentations
• Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture Summer Teacher’s
Alumni Symposium:
2010-2011
o “The Mother Figure in Euripides’ Iphigenia at Aulis:
Clytemnestra, The Mother That Could Not be
Separated From Her Daughter.”
February 2011
o “The Son Figure in Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Growing
Into Hercules.”
February 2010
• ISAS (Independent School Association of the South) Dallas,
2001-- Workshop Presenter: Creative Dramatics in the
Classroom.
• The Validity for and an Application of a Curriculum in
Preschool Creative Dramatics in a Professional Theatrical
Environment. Trinity University Press, San Antonio.
November 2001
1982
Teaching Certificates
• Texas Theatre Arts PK-12 & 6-12 Provisional Life
• Florida Drama 6-12 Professional Through 6/2017
Teaching Experience
• University of Florida:
o Theatre Appreciation—Live lecture ranging from 475- 650 students and
supervision of approximately 12 graduate teaching assistants. A hybrid
course using Web CT, large lectures and breakout sessions. Redesigned
the course to meet the needs of diversity requirements.
o Provost’s Initiative Grant Received and implemented, Designed the
course with Blackboard technology and Web CT, May ‘08-‘09: Pilot E-
learning Web class in Theatre Appreciation—January ‘09- May ‘09.
Served as professor with 220 students and one TA
o Improv for Social Political Issues, student enrollment of 85 and the
supervision of 3 graduate teaching assistants. I created major changes in
the structure of the course and designed a workshop to train nursing
students using improv to address sensitivity around issues of diversity in
the medical profession.
o Acting for the Camera: Fall 07, 08.
2007-2009

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• St. John's School:
o Integrated Drama Specialist, taught across all curriculums, Grades 2-8.
Worked with technology integration administrator to help create
programs that we could share with schools in other countries. Middle
school theatre elective teacher.
• The Dallas Children's Theater:
o Artist in Residence Program (teacher in schools). Taught the advanced
(by audition only) teen acting “Crescent Players” class, Taught classes in:
Shakespeare, Diction & Dialects, Advanced scene study, & Period Styles.
• Young Audiences of Greater Dallas:
o Teaching Theatre artist in Residence in Schools. Workshops included:
“Ellis Island, Westward Expansion with Tall Tales, Greek Mythology,
History and Language Alive.”
• Sidney Lanier Vanguard Arts Magnet:
o Taught creative arts classes to the neighborhood students as well as
drama elective to the Arts Magnet students. Dallas ISD, TX
• Private voice and diction coach for Travis Tedford
o (Played “Spanky” in The Little Rascals Film & Welch’s Grape Juice
National Commercials).
2001-2007
1993-2007
1995-1999
1997-2001
1995-1996
• K. D. Studios Acting Conservatory:
o Taught College Level classes in Voice and Diction for the Actor and
Creativity. Taught Commercial Acting, Camera Acting, and Teen
Camera Acting. Dallas, TX
• Palm Beach Community College:
o Adjunct instructor. Taught Intro to Theatre. FL
• Florida International University & New World School of the Arts:
o Taught Voice/Diction and Dialects for Actors, Vocal coach for all
productions, Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher, Miami.
• Perrine Elementary Arts Academy:
o Theatre teacher K-4 integrated drama into the academic curriculum and
taught theatre to 4th grade elective students. Served at risk, special needs,
gifted, and ESL populations, directed productions. Miami, FL
• Lexington Children's Theater:
o Teacher of intermediate students, Teen Company. Actor & Director.
Lexington, KY
• University of Kentucky:
o Theatre for Gifted Student Program. Costume designer, summer.
• Lafayette County School's:
o Arts Magnet TAG Program, Mime instructor. Lexington, KY
• The Hockaday School:
o Full-time Middle School Drama teacher grades 4-8. Director. Dallas, TX
1994-1996
1991-1992
1988-1993
1989-1991
1986-1988
1988
1987-1988
1982-1983
1983

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• Cisco Junior College:
o Taught Make-up, design, acting instructor, actor in residence. Cisco, TX
• Dallas Theater Center, Teacher:
o Teen Children’s Theater Program—PK-Teens, Summer Magic Players
Company. Classes included: Primitive Cultures, Egyptian, Medieval,
Roman Comedy, & Teen Scene Study.
o Apprentice/Journeyman—Acting, directing, design.
1983
1979-1982
Directing Experience
• The Craving, Don Zolidis. PK Yonge Performing Arts Center.
• Peter Pan and Wendy, Doug Rand. PK Yonge Performing Arts
Center. Superior Rating by FL State Thespian Adjudicator.
• To Kill a Mockingbird, Christopher Sergel. PK Yonge
Performing Arts Center.
• The Crucible, Arthur Miller. PK Yonge Performing Arts
Center.
• Dog Lady & The Cuban Swimmer, Milcha Sanchez-Scott. Santa
Fe College, Gainesville, FL
• The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde P.K. Yonge
Performing Arts Center.
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Joseph Robinette
University of Florida.
• Eggshells on My Back, Bradley Cherna University of
Florida.
• Godspell, Stephen Schwartz, book John-Michael Tebelak.
St. John’s School, Dallas, TX
• You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Clark Gesner. St. John’s
School, Dallas, TX
• Heidi, Eleanor Lindsay. National Tour, Dallas Children’s
Theater
• Tom Sawyer (musical), Dave Barton and Matt Bond.
Sidney Lanier Magnet, Dallas TX
• Senior Graduation Showcase. K.D. Studio Acting
Conservatory, Dallas, TX
• The Ransom of Red Chief, Pam Nagle & George Wingerter.
(Touring Production) Lexington Children’s Theater, KY
• The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert & Sullivan.
The Hockaday School, Dallas, TX
• Sleeping Beauty, Brian Way The Dallas Theater Center
• Wisteria Bush (assistant director) The Dallas Theater Center
2013
2012
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2007
2006
1999
1999
1994
1987
1982
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1981

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• Tartuffe, Moliere (assistant to Paul Baker) The Dallas Theater
Center
• A Christmas Carol, adapted by John Figlmiller & Sally Netzel.
Director of Children. Dallas Theatre Center.
1980
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6. Kathy Byrne
4129 SW 5th AV— Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: 352-213-1909 — E-Mail: kathyjbyrne@gmail.com
Stage Acting Experience
• “Betty,” The Foreigner. Accrosstown Repertory Theatre
Gainesville, FL
• “Phyllis,” Fat Men In Skirts, (Equity) Circle Theater
Dallas
2014
1997
• “Martha,” The Secret Garden, (Equity) Dallas Children’s
Theater
1996
• “Nanny,” Snow White (Equity) Dallas Children’s
Theater
1995
• “Mrs. Quimby,” Ramona Quimby (Equity) Dallas
Children’s Theater
1994
• “Ensemble,” Touring shows with the Dallas Children’s
Theater /Young Audience Troupe: The Reader-Writer
Patrol & Drama is Conflict.
1993-97
• “Elsa,” The Road to Mecca. New Theatre, Coral Gables,
FL
1992
• “Elvira,” Blythe Spirit. New Theatre, Coral Gables, FL 1993
• “Succubus/Anthea Arlow,” Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
& Coma Experimental Theatre Company, South Beach,
Miami
1991
• “Gila,” One For The Road. Main-stage Players, Miami
• “Ensemble,” Kentucky Scrapbook. (Touring Production)
Lexington Children’s Theater, KY
1991
1988
• “Mrs. Brown,” Paddington Bear. Lexington Children’s
Theater, KY
1987
• “Musician,” The Fool of the World. (Touring
Production) Lexington Children’s Theater, KY
1987
• “French Hair Cutter,” The Gift of the Magi. Lexington
Children’s Theater, KY
1986
• “White Witch,” The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Dallas Theater Center.
• “Thelma,” Ripe Tomatoes. New Arts Theater, Dallas,
TX
• “Elmire,” Tartuffe. Roof Garden Dinner Theater, Cisco,
1984
1983
1983
• “Yenta,” Fiddler on the Roof. Roof Garden Dinner
Theater, Cisco, TX
• “Myra,” Death Trap. Roof Garden Dinner Theater,
Cisco, TX
1983
1983

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Television/Film Acting Experience
• “Panel Moderator,” Somewhere Beyond (James
Babanikos film)
• “Psychiatrist,” R.E.M. (Student Film) University of
Florida
2008
2008
• “Office Manager,” H.R. Diversity Training Video. Univ.
of FL
2012
• “Drowning Victim,” (Screen Actor’s Guild) David Orr
Productions, Dallas
1996
• “Suburban Woman Stabbed to Death,” Crime Stoppers,
KTVT, Dallas / Fort Worth
• “Principal-Co-Host,” Investment Update. (Six 30-
minute programs. National Series) The Stein Group.
Miami, FL
• “Principal-Mom” Time Out for Parents, WKET.
Lexington, KY
1995
1991-1992
1987
• “Lady Ligeia,” Midnight Masque. Collier Theater for the
Deaf. Dallas
• “Paula Dean,” Grandma Duck is Dead. Dallas Theater
Center, TX
• “Ensemble,” Shirley, Keep Off (Created with and
directed by Robert Wilson) Dallas Theater Center.
• “Ensemble,” Cyrano de Bergerac. Dallas Theater Center,
• “Delia,” Holiday. Dallas Theater Center, TX
• “Barbara,” Black Coffee. Dallas Theater Center, TX
• “Martha Cratchit,” A Christmas Carol. Dallas Theater
Center, TX
• “Pupil,” The Lesson. Depot Lane Repertory Players,
Schoharie, NY
• “Janice Vickery,” The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man –
in-the-Moon Marigolds. SUNY Albany
• “Tzeitel,” Fiddler on the Roof. Seagle Theater, Schroon
Lake, NY
• “Ruth,” The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-
Moon Marigolds. SUNY Plattsburgh, NY
• “Alma,” Bus Stop. SUNY Plattsburgh, NY
1983
1982
1981
1981
1981
1981
1979-1981
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Commercial Acting Experience (*Indicates National Spot)
• “Customer,” Computer City, Steve McWilliams, Richards
Group, Dallas, TX
1995
• “Nurse,” Harris Methodist Hospitals, Aries Productions,
Dallas, TX
1995
• *“Principal” Screen Actor’s Guild, Celebrity Cruises (2
spots). Korey Kay & Partners, NY
1991 & 1996
• *”Principal-Agent,” ERA Realty. Bentley, Barnes & Lynn,
Chicago
• *”Principal-Customer,” Shop Rite. G & M Advertising,
NYC
• “Principal-Theatre Patron,” Hatfield Hotdogs. Phil
Schulman Productions, NYC
• “Principal-Pregnant Mom,” The Bay Dept. Stores.
Partners Film Co., Ontario, Canada
• “Principal-Soccer Mom,” Nimm 2 Candy Vitamin.
Hamburg Film, Germany
• “Principal-Client,” Consumer Credit Counseling. Covalt
Advertising, Miami, FL
1993
1993
1992
1992
1991
1991
Dialect and Diction Coach
• Dallas Children’s Theater: The Velveteen Rabbit, The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever, The Little Princess, Treasure
Island, The Secret Garden, Snow White.
1995-2007
• Plano Repertory Theatre, Brighton Beach Memoirs. 1996
• New World School of the Arts: Concord, Westside Story,
Well of the Saints.
1991-1992
• Florida International University: Mary Stuart, Pippin. 1991-1992
Workshop Instructor
• Celtic Christianity, Holy Trinity
Episcopal, Gainesville, FL
2011
• Creative Drama for Early Childcare
Certification, Lexington, KY area.
1987-1989
• Creative Dramatics for Montessori
Teachers, Staff development, Dallas.
1983-1986

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Professional Development
• “St. Augustine and Florida History,” Florida Humanities
Council.
2012
• “Zora Neale Hurston,” National Institute for the Humanities,
FL
2013
• Florida State Thespian Conference, Tampa
• New York City High School Student tours, shows, workshops
2009-2013
2011, 2012, 2013
• Florida Association for Theatre Educators, Orlando, FL 2012
• Kathy Sara (Alexander Technique)
• Mari Lyn Henry (Commercial Technique)
• Tom Logan (Commercial Acting)
• Lori Wyman-Miami Vice (Camera Acting)
2008-2009
1993
1992
1992
• Robert Wilson--Directing 1981
• Bonnie Raphael (Voice and Diction for the Stage)
• Patrick Tucker (Royal Shakespeare Company)
• Lessac & Linklater voice training for the stage with Randy
Moore and Deborah Kinghorn
• R.H. Macy’s Executive Training Program, Harold Square,
NYC .
1980
1978
1979-1982
1978
Affiliations/Memberships
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Gainesville, FL 2007-2015
• Florida Association for Theatre Education 2012-2014
• Educational Theatre Association 2009-2014
• Florida Humanities Council
• Texas Association for Theatre Educators
2012-2014
2003-2007
• Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
• Texas Writer’s Guild
1999-2014
2007-2008
• Former: Screen Actor’s Guild Joined 1992
• Former: Actor’s Equity Association Joined 1994
Awards and Recognitions
• Award winning Thespian Troupe. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 2009-
2014. Multiple Critic’s Choice, Superior and Excellent ratings at the District and
State level. Including our one act play chosen to go to state in 2010 & 2011,
receiving Excellent & Superior ratings & critic’s choice for costumes.
• Received Provost's Initiative Grant at the University of Florida to develop a Pilot E-
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• Superior Rating for Direction of Peter Pan and Wendy by FL State Thespian
Adjudicator, 2012.
• Served on the pilot committee for Arts Partners (Dallas city-wide arts in the schools
initiative). 1999-2001.
• Served on the Area 7 District Superintendent Leadership Team for Sidney Lanier
Magnet.
• Received grant for afterschool arts program for low-income students in West Dallas.
2000.
• Elementary Representative for Dade Association for Theatre Educators (wrote
curriculum for elementary Dade County K-4 drama). 1989-1991.
• School Based Management Representative, Perrine Elementary Magnet, Miami.
1989-1991.
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Dallas Theater Center’s Teen-Children’s Theater
Program, 1982.
• Johnny George Directing Award, Dallas Theater Center. 1981.
Interests
• Creative writing, Playwright, Poetry.
• Music, singing, dance, Visual Art.
• Certified Open water Diver, Snorkeling, Kayaking, & Swimming.
• Literature.
• Jewelry Making.
• Yoga, Camping, Hiking, Walking.
• History, Philosophy, Political Science, Theology.
• Creating Curriculum.
• Technology.