Having the ability to “put myself in their shoes”, a keen sense of empathy coupled with a supreme level of patience, and the know-how, has made Theatre Tech IT – “my thing”. In IT, I am responsible for delivering timely technical solutions of varying scopes (Hardware, software, networking, and peripherals) to the end-user in dramatic, educational & theatrical environments. Specifically, my technical expertise encompasses enterprise information technology support, digital media development and delivery (broadcasting), and Nanotechnology – an applied science. Tarqnology is my ability to convey technical information in a non-technical manner to advanced & non-technical users of technology. This recognition has earned the nickname – tarqnology. Howdy folks! I am Tariq Sahali and I am recognized for my technical aptitude, troubleshooting perception, technical evangelism and presentation style. and is a Graduate of the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York City. Michelle grew up in Tacoma, WA., studied theater for 3 years at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. During that time, she toured her critically acclaimed solo show The Mammy Project across North and South America and had the pleasure of working in the NY theater and circus scene, playing with Big Apple Circus Clown Care, Circus Amok and The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Prior to Cirque du Soleil, Michelle spent 15 years as a performing artist, teacher and producer in New York City. She toured with Cirque’s big top show OVO for close to 10 years. Michelle has been a part of the entertainment industry for over 25 years and had the honor of being the first African American to create a main character for Cirque du Soleil. Currently, Michelle is the curator of Puget Sound Revels, Our Truths -An Evening of Global Majority Stories and leading several online Power of Play Clown Workshops. Michelle Nicole Matlock is the founder of Circle Up Productions (CUP), a live entertainment and performing arts education company based in Tacoma, WA. BFA Directing, BFA Theatre Design – University of Rhode Island 1996, MA Scenic Design – University of Washington, 2003 Jennifer is grateful to receive funding for her original and touring work from: The Seattle Ottice of Arts and Culture Theatre Communications Group, Map Fund, Creative Capital, Artist Trust, 4Culture, and The National Endowment for the Arts. A Seattle based scenic designer, stage director and producer, she is honored to serve intiman Theatre as Artistic Director and is a Founding Co-Artistic Director of Washington Ensemble Theatre, winner of The Stranger Genius Award in Theatre and three-time Gregory Falls Best Scenic Design recipient. Nationally, their scenic designs have been seen at: NY Public Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, Two River, Pittsburgh Public, The Rose, Duke Presents, Red Cat, The Clarice Center and more. Locally, Jen has designed many shows for ACT Theatre, Seattle Rep, Seattle Childrens, Seattle Shakespeare and more. Previous Intiman shows include: The Niceties, Angels in America, Dragon Lady, Heartbreak House, Trouble in Mind, Stu for Silverton, and Bulrusher among others. Jennifer (she/they) is thrilled return to the Intiman stage where she has designed scenery since 2006. She has worked with professional theatre’s across the country including: The Guthrie Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Seattle Rep, Playmakers Repertory Company, Actors’ Theatre of Louisville, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Mark Taper Forum, New York Theatre Workshop, and Southern Repertory Theatre among others.Īwards: 2020: Seattle Times Most Influential People of the Last Decade 2019: Theatre Puget Sound – Gregory Falls Award for Sustained Achievement 2016: Seattle Times Footlight Award (Best in Show) 2014: Stranger Genius Awards in Performance and the Crosscut Courage Award for Culture 2012: Gypsy Rose Lee Award for Excellence in Direction 2001: Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation’s (SDCF) Gielgud Directing Fellowship 1997-1999: NEA/TCG Career Development Fellowship for Directors. Intiman credits include directing Bulrusher, Trouble in Mind, and The Wedding Band. Valerie is currently the Head of Directing and Playwriting at the University of Washington School of Drama, and she serves as the Founding Artistic Director for The Hansberry Project, a professional African American theatre lab.
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