Jenny Huffman has extensive experience in teaching, directing, dramaturgy, and technical theatre. She has taught workshops in various historical theatre styles and periods. As a director, her projects include productions of Much Ado About Nothing, The Women of Lockerbie, and Austenland. She also has experience in costume construction, stage management, and Disney theatrical licensing.

1. J ENNY H UFFMAN
TEACHING
Dramatic Performance: Antiquity to Renaissance, Teaching Assistant 2012
The Enlightenment, Workshop 2012
Shakespace, Workshop 2012
Commedia del Arte, Workshop 2012
Cycle Plays, Workshop 2012
Noh Theatre, Workshop 2012
Greek Theatre, Workshop 2012
Introduction to Directing, Teaching Assistant 2011 & 2012
Dramatic Performance: Renaissance to Present, Teaching Assistant 2011 & 2012
Solo Performance, Workshop 2011 & 2012
Agit-Prop Theatre, Workshop 2011 & 2012
Dada and Futurism, Workshop 2011 & 2012
Melodrama and Film, Workshop 2011 & 2012
Persuasion: Jane Austen and the Regency Period, Dramaturgical Workshop 2011
Disney Costumed Characters Public Relations Training, Workshop, Disney On Ice, 2006-2008
Disney Live Family Entertainment
ARTISTRY
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Director, Much Ado About Nothing 2012
Assistant Director/Dramaturg, Selections from Mary Zimmerman’s Arabian Nights, 2012
Brigham Young University
Director, The Women of Lockerbie, Brigham Young University 2011
Dramaturg, Persuasion, Brigham Young University 2011
Co-Director, Yellow, Brigham Young University 2011
Director/Playwright, Austenland, Brigham Young University 2010
Director, Selections from Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George 2010
Brigham Young University
Director, Selections from Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, Brigham Young University 2010
Production Coordinator, Disney On Ice and Disney Live, Disney Live Family Entertainment 2007-2008
Worked with Feld Entertainment, Inc. as the Disney liaison to facilitate the
acquisition of creative elements needed for pre-production of new Disney On Ice
and Disney Live! shows as well as to assist with the creative maintenance of
existing shows

2. J ENNY H UFFMAN
Secretary IV, Theatrical Licensing, Disney Theatrical Productions 2005-2006
Assisted the Vice President of Theatrical Licensing with new play development,
existing play maintenance, and relations with Music Theatre International (MTI)
including pre-production and launch of High School Musical: On Stage
Playwright, This One’s For You, Mercy Players 1989
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Technical Director, The Gondoliers, Brigham Young University 2012
Costume Construction, A Thousand Cranes, Brigham Young University 2010
Costume Construction, Casey at the Bat, Brigham Young University 2010
Propmistress, Godspell, Brigham Young University 2010
Stage Manager, The Miracle Worker, Mercy Players 1986
PERFORMANCE
Vocal Headliner, Antelope County Fair 2000-2002
Star-to-Be/Chorus, Annie, Mercy Players 1988
Mother Abbess, The Sound of Music, Mercy Players 1987
Mrs. Rose/Chorus, Hello Dolly!, Mercy Players 1987
Blind Girl, The Miracle Worker, Mercy Players 1986
SERVICE
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Director, Dreams, Utah Theatre Association Conference 2012
Stage Manager, Guide To Guys, Brigham Young University 2011
Stage Manager, Jane Eyre: The Musical, Spotlight Productions 2010
Assistant Director/Stage Manager, The Joseph Smith Story, San Fernando Valley Stake 2005
Assistant Director/Stage Manager, All in the Family Home Evening, San Fernando Valley Stake 2005
Assistant Stage Manager, Hot L Baltimore, Victory Theatre 1996
Assistant Director/Stage Manager, The Fantasticks, Footlighters, Inc. 1991
Stage Manager, Stepping Out, Beechmont Players 1991
Assistant Stage Manager, Once Upon a Mattress, Footlighters, Inc. 1990
Assistant Stage Manager, Quilters, Mariemont Players 1990
Hairdresser, Our Town, Mariemont Players 1990
Assistant Stage Manager, Two By Two, Footlighters, Inc. 1989

3. J ENNY H UFFMAN
MANAGEMENT
Coordinator, UTA Staged Readings, Utah Theatre Association Conference 2012
Coordinated with BYU faculty and Utah Theatre Association Playwriting Chair
to facilitate the staged readings of seven new short plays including assigning
seven directors, casting of 35 players, coordinating rehearsal schedules, and
managing performances
PERFORMANCE
Valerie, The Princess Bride, Brigham Young University 2011
Alma Hix, The Music Man, Footlighters, Inc. 1992
Stage Hand, Stepping Out, Beechmont Players 1991
Townsperson, Our Town, Mariemont Players 1990
COMMUNITY
Troop Co-Leader, Girl Scouts of America 2005-2009
Girls’ Camp Director, Ecclesiastical Unit 2005-2007
RECOGNITION
LMDA/KCACTF Student Dramaturgy Regional Recognition Award, Region VIII,
Persuasion, Brigham Young University 2012
Theatre and Media Arts Outstanding Theatre Critical Studies Student Award,
Brigham Young University 2012
Theatre and Media Arts Department Outstanding Theatre Student Runner Up,
Brigham Young University 2012
Theatre and Media Arts Merit Scholarship Recipient, Brigham Young University 2009-2012
Alumni Association Grant, Brigham Young University 2011-2012
Dramaturgy Competitor, Spyspeak, New Play Project, 2011
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Gene M. and Katheryn Conger Scholarship, Brigham Young University 2010-2011
Presidential Academic Achievement Award, Mother of Mercy High School 1989
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, Directing and Dramaturgy, Brigham Young University 2012