RESUME

Trisha Mahoney is an experiential dramaturg interested in the way that we can use the heightened stakes of immersive games to start socially-conscious discussion. Through writing, creating, and facilitating dramaturgical experiences, Trisha generates civic engagement in a variety of mediums. 

Dramaturgy/Criticism - The Theatre School at DePaul University 

​2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude 

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Dramaturgy 

The Theatre School 

• Wig Out 

• Michael Jordan in Lilliput 

• Crime and Punishment 

• Prospero's Storm 

Languages

German - Conversational (B1.2)

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Head Writing Center Tutor - University Center for Writing-based Learning

​Sept. 2015 - present

• Quarterly schedule development for 80+ writing tutors at two college campuses

• Work with college and postgrad students to assist with their writing process

• Lead quarterly professional development workshops on a myriad of writing-specific topics for University students and writing tutors

• Began as a Writing Center Tutor before being promoted to Head Fellow (March 2016) and my current role (June 2017 

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Editor in Chief - The Grappler 

March 2016 - Present 

• Edit and vet thirty articles each quarter to be published on a twice a week basis

• Write two original theatrical analysis-based articles per quarter

• Lead weekly team meetings 

• Create quarterly events centered on relevant themes to open discussion across campus 

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Education Intern - Compass Creative Dramatics

Summer 2017

• Created lesson plans for various workshops that were taught to students aged 5-13

• Taught 4 workshops a week at multiple Chicago Park District camps 

• Served as a Teaching Assistant for Compass camps where we helped students to learn and perform a show within 5 days

Educational Programming Intern - 826CHI 

Summer 2016 

• Created original lesson plans for and led 2 two week educational creative writing programs for elementary and middle school students 

• Assisted in weekly workshops for elementary to high school students 

• Manage a task force of between 8-12 volunteers on a daily basis

Producer - The ActorSingers  

Summer 2015

• Oversaw the responsible use of production funds within the allotted budget 

• Acted as liaison between all of the departments of the production and the theatre company 

• Assigned and led various cohorts such as program creation and advertisement

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Front of House/Box Office Attendant - Assassination Theatre 

Aug 2015- Feb 2016 

• Trained volunteer ushers daily on the practices of the theatre

• Gained a familiarity with Brown Paper Tickets in order to complete box office transactions 

• Collaborated with the House Manager and Audience Services Manager to organize the theatre in preparation for every performance 

• Provided a friendly and enthusiastic outlet to address audience questions and concerns