James Nadeau has over 30 years of experience in casting, talent acquisition, and entertainment production. He has worked as a Casting Director for Stiletto Entertainment, sourcing over 300 singers and dancers for Holland America cruise ships. Prior to that, he spent years performing on cruise ships and in theme parks like Disney World. Nadeau is now looking to leverage his expertise in casting, contracts, and entertainment production into a new opportunity.
I am re-joining the work-force after 8 years spent caring for children/elderly parent. Before that I spent 25 years at the award-winning adventure travel company, Wilderness Travel in Berkeley, CA where as Operations Manager I worked helped develop systems and company culture, training and overseeing 8 Area Managers (geographic 'areas'), 100+ different itineraries of multiple departures each in a hectic, but rewarding work environment. During my tenure, we had very little turn-over as staff under my supervision often stayed 15+ years. I am not attached to a career in travel and leisure, but I'd certainly entertain opportunities along with other fields where my skill-set may be put to good use.
An alumnus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Cameron has worked with director Glenn Casale and Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. He starred in GTE main Street Virtuality by award winning Executive Producer Robert Regan. An Entertainment Director of 3 cruise lines for 13 years, Cam has performed around the world at Disneyland and Nagasaki's Holland Village in Japan. Cameron's experience as public relations, box office manager for theatre made him destined to create THEATRE CHAT.
1. JAMES R NADEAU
510 WalnutAve,LongBeach,CA 90802 | (C) 310-936-2822 | Luv2BFamis@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Dynamic,Executive level, Casting/Talent Acquisition Manager successful in spottingand developingexcellent talent. Superb
interpersonal skills and organizational abilities. Extensive professional entertainment background with experience in Musical
Theatre, Theme Park and CruiseShip entertainment.
Core Competencies
Project and Administrative Management
Leadership, Team Builder
Skilled multi-tasker who is deadline-driven
FastLearner and Goal Setter
Social Media,Internet research
Global Castingand TalentAcquisition
Work History
CASTING DIRECTOR, Stiletto Entertainment-Los Angeles, CA 2005 - 2015
Developed and executed global audition tours which included siteselection,studio contractnegotiations and team travel
arrangements.
Auditioned, Hired and Contracted over 300 Singers and Singer/ Dancers for all 15 Holland America Cruiseships
Secured travel and work visas to includeB1,B2 and C1D Visas.
Acted as key liaison with professional talentagents and agencies within the US and Europe.
Developed and Implemented Social Media pageand upkeep.
Led daily and weekly Production Meetings and calls between Production Staff.
Scanned and entered all castinformation into multipledata bases.
SINGER/DANCER, Company Manager, Jean Ann Ryan Productions/Norwegian CruiseLine-Fort Lauderdale, FL 1999 – 2005
Studied Scripts and Scores and rehearsed for several weeks a year.
Worked with Professional and Award-winningDirectors and Choreographers such as Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew
Lloyd Webber.
Performed as a member of an Award-winningcompany for 6 plus years.
Took on numerous backstageroles when needed.
Maintained the roleof CastCompany Manager through-out many contracts.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRODUCER, the Mark Two Dinner Theatre-Orlando, FL 1993 – 1997
Maintained the Producer’s complex and frequently changingcalendar of events.
Managed and drew up all Actor’s Equity contracts for working actors as well as maintained the Pension and Welfare
information for each production show.
Directed administrativefunctions for the directors,choreographers and key facility managers.
Located and attached appropriatefiles to incomingcorrespondence requiringreplies.
Frequently used word processing,spreadsheets,databaseand internet.
Developed and maintained workingrelationshipswith Theatre Agents, Actors, and Directors.
Earned my Actor’s Equity Card and performed in over 45 productions.
2. Theme Park Work History
DANCER, WaltDisney World, Entertainment Department-Orlando, FL 1986 - 1991
Performed in numerous parades, themed stage shows and Special Events includingthetelevised opening of The Disney
MGM Studios.
SINGER/DANCER, Universal Studios Florida-Orlando,FL 1992 - 1993
Performed as Dracula in theBeetle Juice Graveyard Revue alongsidesuch talented performers as JC Chasez and Joey
Fatone.
Performed and did special events duringHollywood Horror Nights.
SINGER/DANCER, Cypress Gardens-Winter Haven, FL 1991 - 1992
Performed in a state of the art Magic Show and worked alongsideprofessional magicians.
Performed duringspecial events and for special Christmasperformances.
WINDOWS7(Word, Excel,Outlook),CHROME,EXPLORER,FIREFOX,APPLEPRODUCTS,FACEBOOK,TWITTER
BACKSTAGE,DOCU-SIGN,BREAKDOWN SERVICES,ANSWERS4DANCERS
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