Ann Bridges

Acting professor

Professor of performing arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Ensemble director and choreographer, 2018—present
Directed SCAD's executive ensemble, the Honeybees. Oversaw all ensemble rehearsals. Selected music for the ensemble for all performances. Created dance combinations for the ensemble to perform during events. Oversaw the scheduling of the ensemble for events both inside and outside the SCAD community. Handled all logistics and oversee ensemble travel, wardrobe, and hair and makeup for all events. Choreographed main-stage musicals for the performing arts department. Choreographed for SCAD premier events including Savannah Songs.

Departmental assistant, 2015–18, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Developed new classes, course objectives and outcomes for the performing arts curriculum. Scheduled all guest artists for the performing arts program including itinerary development and travel itineraries. Managed the performing arts budget and ordered all supplies and products needed in the department. Oversaw day to day operations for the performing arts department. Worked with departmental chair on creating quarterly class schedules.

Dance teacher and choreographer, 2013–15, St. Monica Catholic High School
Acted as advisor on all non-musical productions. Participated in recruitment events. Participated on faculty committees. Choreographed/assistant directed all musical shows. Chose and reserved rights for musical shows. Introduced professional acting opportunities to students. Moderator of Performing Arts Club; oversaw the planning and implementation of club activities.

Actor and choreographer, 2008–13, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Montana
Actor/singer/dancer in four mainstage shows per season. Choreographed one mainstage show per season. Responsible for learning lines, blocking, and choreography in the shows I was a cast member in. Created choreography for one mainstage show. Active member of the Bigfork Summer Playhouse Artistic Staff. Met daily to discuss shows and creative process. Taught dance combinations to actors. Rehearsed actors and created rehearsal schedules to keep show on track. Worked on demanding schedule putting up full productions of each show in two weeks.

Selected choreography experience

Selected theater experience