Curriculum vitae
Jess Latham — CV
Musical theatre performer, singer and vocal instructor. Trained at Henderson State University, Arkansas, and the London College of Music, University of West London.
Education & training
| Qualification | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Musical Theatre | London College of Music, University of West London |
| Licentiate | Vocal instruction, ages 5 to 14 | London College of Music |
| Undergraduate study | Theatre (two years) | Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
Theatre credits
| Production | Role | Director | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty Witty Nell | Nell | R.J. Smith | Ropetackle Arts Centre |
| Fable | Thea | Simon Pollard | LCM Theatre |
| The Lightning Thief | Mrs. Dodds / Chorus | Anna Fox | LCM Theatre |
| Antigone | Antigone / Electrician | Courtney Bennett | HSU Theatre |
| Men on Boats | Andrew Hall / Electrician | Lacy Klinger | HSU Theatre |
| Pippin | Fastrada / Electrician | Claudia Beach | HSU Theatre |
| Lovers/Winners | Woman / Electrician | Hannah Mims | HSU Theatre |
| Welcome to the Moon | Betsy / Costumer | Claudia Beach | HSU Theatre |
Vocal teaching experience
| Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spamalot | Vocal instructor | Judith Ryburn | Limelight Performance Academy |
| Lion King Jr. | Vocal instructor | Gin Selfridge | Limelight Performance Academy |
| Peter Pan Jr. | Vocal instructor | Nicole Amonette | Limelight Performance Academy |
| Seussical Jr. | Vocal instructor | Gin Selfridge | Limelight Performance Academy |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | Vocal instructor | Judith Ryburn | Limelight Performance Academy |
| Drama tuition | Drama teacher | Chris Klinger | DramaKids International |
Other professional experience
| Production | Role | Director | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Shakespeare | Stage manager | R.J. Smith | St. Albans Amphitheatre |
| Grease | Assistant director | Ashley Tarvin | Cabot High School |
Awards & achievements
- Outstanding Acting Achievement Awards for Antigone, Men on Boats, Pippin, Lovers/Winners and Welcome to the Moon and Other Short Plays
- $2,000 finalist, National Society of Arts and Letters Musical Theatre Competition
- “Shining Star” award at YPA, presented by Mandy Gonzalez
- National finalist for Dramatic Interpretation, Chicago, Illinois
- Champion of Solo Musical, three years running
- Captain of the Speech and Debate programme
Workshops
- Directors workshop with Simon Pollard
- Audition workshop with Keddie Scott Associates and Pearson Casting
- Fable workshop with Kurt Kansley and Oliver Lidert
- Audition workshop with Richie Call
- Shakespeare workshop with Chris Klinger
Skills
- Musical theatre vocals
- Straight acting
- Country and Americana repertoire
- Vocal instruction, ages 5 to 14
- Stage management
- Lighting operation
- Set construction
- Costuming
- Assistant direction
- Public speaking and debate
References
References from course leaders and directors are available on request. Please use the contact section.