Ron Jarvis Resume

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Education

MFA Theatre Studies Kent State University, 2003

BA Theatre Studies Kent State University, 2001

Teaching Experience

Sound Design and Technology I THEA -41523 KSU Stark Fall 2011

Theatre Criticism THEA 41110/51110 KSU Stark Fall 2009

Sound Design and Technology II THEA -41527 KSU Ashtabula Fall 2008 & Spring 2010

Live Sound Reinforcement for Theatre THEA 41528 KSU Ashtabula Fall 2008

Sound Design and Technology I THEA -41523     KSU Ashtabula Campus Spring 2008 & Fall 2009
Art of the Theatre THEA -11000                         KSU Ashtabula Campus 2008 - 2010
Art of the Theatre THEA -11000 (11 sections)     Kent State University 2001 - 2007
Art of the Theatre THEA -11000                         KSU Stark Campus 2007 - Present
Art of the Theatre THEA -11000                         KSU Geauga Campus Spring 2007
Theatre Criticism THEA 41110/51110                 Kent State University 2006

Sound Design and Technology I THEA -41523 Kent State University Spring 2003 & 2004

Training of Audio Engineers Ron Jarvis Entertainment, 1990 - Present

Instrumental Music Lessons Private, 1975 - 1990

Conference Presentations

Acid Pro Composition and Music Theory Presenter Southeast Theatre Conference, 2007Atlanta, Georgia

Entertainment Technologies: The Power of Combined Media Panelist Southeast Theatre Conference, 2003, Arlington, Virginia

How to Get a Six Figure Production Budget:The LARGE Scale Live Industrial Panelist Southeast Theatre Conference, 2002, Mobile, Alabama

Professional Theatre Experience

The Glass Menagerie Sound Designer Brian Newberg, Director KSU Stark 2011

Songs for a New World Sound Designer Brian Newberg, Director KSU Stark 2011

Dating is Tough to Do...and Funny, Too! Sound Designer Brian Newberg, Director KSU Stark 2010

The Story of Huck Finn Sound Designer Ansley Valentine, Director KSU Stark 2010

Crazy for You Sound Designer Ansley Valentine, Director KSU Stark 2010

The Mikado Sound Designer Phil Robb, Director KSU Stark 2009

Into the Woods                                                     Sound Designer                                     Phil Robb, Director                             KSU Stark 2008
The Revenger’s Tragedy                                        Sound Designer                                      Phil Robb, Director                             KSU Stark 2007
The Marriage of Bette and Boo                               Sound Designer                                     Phil Robb, Director                             KSU Stark 2007

Oklahoma! Sound Designer Phil Robb, Director KSU Stark 2007

The Winters Tale Composer Vincent Dowling, Director Kent State, 2006

HA!: A Tale from Romania Recording Producer and Engineer Dr. Calvin McClinton, Composer The McClinton Foundation

That Feeling of Jazz Sound Editor Dr. Darwin Prioleau, SUNY Brockport, 2005

Fright Fever (tracks for live show) Recording Producer and Engineer Mark Stephens, Director Geauga Lake Park, 2004

Blindness: The Irresistible Light of Encounter Assistant Sound Designer Ping Chong, director La Mama Theatre, NYC, 2004

Journey to the Mountaintop Sound Designer Dr. Darwin Prioleau, choreographer Kent State, 2003

“Big E” Awards Adjudicator International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, 2003

All 2003 Live Shows Live Mix Consultant Cedar Point, 2003

All 2003 Live Shows Live Mix Consultant Six Flags of Ohio, 2003

Portfolio 2003 (20^th Ann.)& 2004 Sound Designer KSU School of Fashion and Marketing

Scriptural Heritage Sound Designer, Composer Kathryn Mihelik, Choreographer Levan Dance Company, 2002

Imagine 2010 Sound Designer Steve Zapytowski, Producer Kent State, 2002

The Campaign for Kent State University Sound Designer, Composer Steve Zapytowski, Producer Kent State, 2001

(Gold Medal Winner of 2001CASE Award)

Believe (Faculty Dance Concert) Sound Designer Kim Karpenty, choreographer Kent State, 2000

Little Shop of Horrors Musical Director Cleveland Public Schools All CityMusical Ohio Theatre, 2000

Who Killed the Dragon? Actor: The Brave Knight Alex Bevan, Composer, Producer Cain Park, 1992

The Spinners, Barry Manilow, Stagehand Synergy Systems, 1974-1975

Al Green, KC and the

Sunshine Band, et. al.

Company Member Three Seasons (various jobs) Arena Fair Summer Theatre, Wooster Ohio, 1967-1969

Academic Theatre Experience

Andy’s Hat (Kent Dance Ensemble) Composer, Sound and Digital Media Designer, Darwin Prioleau, Choreographer Kent State University, 2003

(MFA Thesis Project) Show Control Programmer & Creative Concept

Guys and Dolls Advisor to the Student Sound Designer Terri Kent, Director Kent State University, 2003

Dance 2002: Reflections Sound Designer Kent State University, 2002

Look Homeward Angel Composer, Asst. Sound Designer Dr. Marya Bednarik, Director Kent State University, 2002

Dancing at Lughnasa Sound Designer Phil Robb, Director KSU Stark Campus, 2002

Chicago Sound Designer Terri Kent, Director Kent State University, 2002

Dancing at Lughnasa Sound Designer Monica Bell, Director Kent State University, 2001

The Missing Link Sound Designer Johsua Johnston, Director Kent State University, 2001

Hamlet Assistant Sound Designer Dr. Marya Bednarik, Director Kent State University, 2000

Godspell Pit Musician Terri Kent, Director Kent State University, 2000

Scapin Music Coordinator, Composer Terry Burgler, Director Kent State University, 1999

Scapin Proteon(Onstage Actor/Musician) Terry Burgler, Director Kent State University, 1999

Grease Musical Director Dr. Calvin McClinton, Director Kent State University, 1999

Professional Music Experience

Professional Musician, Vocalist, Composer, Producer & Band Leader including: Appearance as one or more of the above on over 25 released recording projects in addition to many commercials and corporate accounts 1975- Present Including:

Music Director, Performer, Producer (3 CD’s) “Macaw,” subcontracted to Sea World, Six Flags, Cedar Point, 1990 - Present

Freelance Musician all styles with emphasis on Classic Rock, Reggae, and World Music 1963 - Present

Musical Director,Singer, Bassist, Songwriter “The Pat Dailey Show” 1995 - 1997

National Anthem Cleveland Indians 1992

Singer, Bassist, Songwriter “The Hotfoot Quartet Bluegrass Band” 1989 - 1993

Singer, Bassist, Songwriter, Co-producer “Alex Bevan and Cuttlefish” 1984 - 1986

Singer, Bassist, Songwriter “First Light” 1982 - 1984

Bassist, Songwriter “Ital Reggae Band” 1980 - 1982

Singer, Bassist, Songwriter “The Buckeye Biscuit Band” 1976 - 1980

Additional Abilities

Steve Zapytowski Professor, Entertainment Arts & Technology Kent State University 330-672-0116

Dr. Rosemarie K. Bank Professor, Theatre History and Criticism Kent State University 330-672-0108

Cindy Stillings Director, School Of Theatre & Dance Kent State University 330-672-2082

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi Associate Professor, Teaching Supervisor Kent State University 330-672-9483

Dr. Marya Bednerik Professor, Playwrighting, Directing Kent State University 330-672-0112

Marje Rody Vice President, Live Entertainment Cedar Point, Sandusky OH 419-627-2388