Nick Parrott
Varsity Winter Guard Show Designer and Choreographer at Warren Township High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Equity Membership Candidate
Actors' Equity AssociationJul, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Warren Township High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Varsity Winter Guard Show Designer and Choreographer
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Jan 2021 - Present
- Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of the Varsity winter guard competitive program - Assist in the audition process of the program, including leading technique clinics prior to the audition - Instruct 20+ performers in dance, flag, rifle, and sabre - Maintain detailed and timely communication via email and text with the program director to improve productivity given limited in-person instruction time - Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of the Varsity winter guard competitive program - Assist in the audition process of the program, including leading technique clinics prior to the audition - Instruct 20+ performers in dance, flag, rifle, and sabre - Maintain detailed and timely communication via email and text with the program director to improve productivity given limited in-person instruction time
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Actors' Equity Association
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Professional Actor
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May 2018 - Present
SUMMIT PLAYERS THEATRE - Actor/Assistant Music Director - Performed the roles of 'Malvolio' and 'Sebastian' in Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. - Co-lead music rehearsals while playing individual melodic lines and harmonies for each performer on the piano. Ensured we were upholding the integrity of the composer's vision while making necessary changes for performance-based needs. HOPE SUMMER REPERTORY THEATRE - Actor/Choreographer/Piano Conductor - Performed the role of 'Snowboy' and understudied 'Riff' and 'Baby John' in WEST SIDE STORY*. - Performed the role of 'Cookie' in THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON. - Performed the roles of 'Robin' and 'Frees' and understudied 'Marlowe' in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE*. - Choreographed THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON, collaborating closely with the director to ensure artistic consistency, actor's safety and overall effectiveness. - Simultaneously played piano and conducted six other actor/musicians in THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON to maintain tempo and cue music sequences as necessary. MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER - Actor - Performed the role of 'Snowboy' and understudied 'Riff', 'Baby John', 'A-rab', 'Schrank' and 'Glad Hand' in WEST SIDE STORY*. SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE - Actor - Performed the role of 'Davey' in Disney's NEWSIES. *As an understudy, it is my job to learn and rehearse each role I am assigned in addition to my main track. If another actor can't perform for any reason, I, as the understudy, would step in and perform their role for as many performances as necessary. Show less
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Lake County Tech Campus
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Special Projects Coordinator
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
- Create and maintain a consistent brand image to attract prospective students - Develop and implement a detailed marketing plan, emphasizing community engagement and providing access to diverse communities - Manage the school's main social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube) - Establish and track the marketing budget - Increased enrollment by 20% from FY22 to FY23 - Create and maintain a consistent brand image to attract prospective students - Develop and implement a detailed marketing plan, emphasizing community engagement and providing access to diverse communities - Manage the school's main social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube) - Establish and track the marketing budget - Increased enrollment by 20% from FY22 to FY23
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Pinch Food Design
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Caterer
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
- Work with a team of waiters, bartenders and chefs to provide clients with an unforgettable food experience. - Engage with up to 500 guests during the course an event, thus having to multi-task tactfully without compromising the quality of services provided. - Use interpersonal and problem solving skills to handle guest’s needs in an efficient manner. - Endure long hours standing, walking and lifting heavy objects during set-up and take-down. - Work with a team of waiters, bartenders and chefs to provide clients with an unforgettable food experience. - Engage with up to 500 guests during the course an event, thus having to multi-task tactfully without compromising the quality of services provided. - Use interpersonal and problem solving skills to handle guest’s needs in an efficient manner. - Endure long hours standing, walking and lifting heavy objects during set-up and take-down.
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Hoffman Estates High School
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Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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Varsity Winter Guard Show Designer & Choreographer
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2019
- Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of a multi-faceted color guard routine. - Instructed 20+ performers with clarity, patience and kindness to ensure a successful performance. - Maintained detailed communication and collaboration via email and text message with the program director to improve productivity given limited in-person instruction time. - Won 3rd place in division SA at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Championships in 2019. - Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of a multi-faceted color guard routine. - Instructed 20+ performers with clarity, patience and kindness to ensure a successful performance. - Maintained detailed communication and collaboration via email and text message with the program director to improve productivity given limited in-person instruction time. - Won 3rd place in division SA at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Championships in 2019.
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Marquette University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Carpenter & Master Electrician
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
- Responsible for the construction of all theatrical sets and lighting rigs within the production season. - Demonstrated precise attention to detail in following direction and performing assigned tasks. - Followed detailed safety regulations within a hazardous work environment. - Developed team and communication skills, employing problem solving to deliver a quality product. - Responsible for the construction of all theatrical sets and lighting rigs within the production season. - Demonstrated precise attention to detail in following direction and performing assigned tasks. - Followed detailed safety regulations within a hazardous work environment. - Developed team and communication skills, employing problem solving to deliver a quality product.
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Skylight Music Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artistic & Education Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
- Researched and made edits to current education curriculum used during residencies and intensives held both onsite and at several Milwaukee public schools. - Created extensive and organized reports regarding Skylight-led education programs based on curriculum, budget, community statistics and participant’s feedback. - Prepared and distributed scripts and scores to incoming artists. - Assisted with administrative duties as necessary. - Prepared schedules, activities, paperwork and facilities for a 2-week high school musical theater intensive. - Instructed and supervised a group of 20+ high school students throughout their intensive. Show less
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Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps
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Canton, Ohio, United States
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Color Guard Performer
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
The Bluecoats is a competitive drum corps based out of Canton, Ohio that makes a North American tour over the summer months performing in football stadiums for thousands of fans and competing for the “World Champion” title. The competitive circuit through which they compete is called Drum Corps International (DCI), nicknamed “Marching Music’s Major League”. DCI is comprised of dozens of corps from all over the world, and the membership extends even further internationally. In my two summers with the Bluecoats, I marched with people from Canada, Japan and Ireland. Show less
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Warren Township High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technology Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
- Assisted in the collection, updating and distribution of tech devices school-wide, including laptops, iPads and other smart devices. - Implemented new methods of organization to ensure ease of operation in the future using programs like Excel and Microsoft Word. - Responsible for imaging, cleaning and replacing tech equipment throughout the school, such as computers, projectors, keyboards and mice. - Assisted in the collection, updating and distribution of tech devices school-wide, including laptops, iPads and other smart devices. - Implemented new methods of organization to ensure ease of operation in the future using programs like Excel and Microsoft Word. - Responsible for imaging, cleaning and replacing tech equipment throughout the school, such as computers, projectors, keyboards and mice.
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista
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Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
- Served 75+ customers daily with efficiency and enthusiasm to ensure customer satisfaction. - Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by following occupational standards, policies and regulations. - Consistently produced high quality products and complied with detailed product standards in an efficient manner. - Served 75+ customers daily with efficiency and enthusiasm to ensure customer satisfaction. - Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by following occupational standards, policies and regulations. - Consistently produced high quality products and complied with detailed product standards in an efficient manner.
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Education
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2022 - 2023
ATP Flight School
CFI, CFII, MEI, CPL with IR/ME Ratings -
2015 - 2019
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Theatre Arts & Dance
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