Samuel Card 319.215.
3085
cardsamuel92@gmail.com
www.cardsamuel.weebly.com
• Director • Teaching Artist • Community Organizer.
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa • Drama & Theatre for Youth
Fall 2010-Spring 2015
Omaha Theater Company for Young Audiences • Internship
Summer 2014
Co-Teacher in creative drama camps for ages 3-16 with camps varying from popular themes like
Frozen and Tarzan, to role playing camps such as Harry Potter and Haunted Museum, to
skill-teaching camps like Improv Comedy and Acting.
Orpheum Theater Center, Marshalltown IA • Internship
Summer 2013
Emphasis in: Theatre Education
Taught daily lessons for three two-week camps with a team of 4 for grades K-6, with an
additional focus on at-risk youth in the community.
EXPERIENCE TEACHING THEATRE & CREATIVE DRAMA
‘Silly Stories & Kooky Characters’ Class • Teaching Artist
Feb. 2023-March 2023
A 6-session class taught at the Black Hawk Children’s Theatre. Using creative drama techniques
such as object transformation & role play, students used their bodies & voices to create big
characters in bold settings which strengthened their storytelling skills.
Autism Speaks Grant Project • Grant Assistant
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
The grant, written and executed by UNI Professor Gretta Berghammer, was designed to integrate
drama based activities into spectrum specific classrooms around the Cedar Valley, working with
students ranging from pre-k to 5th grade.
Duties included: assisting with 3 lessons per week, preparing costumes and supplies for lessons,
compiling data on implemented ABA teaching strategies, and documenting student progress in
social and behavioral development.
Kaleidoscope Youth Series • Student Teaching Artist
Fall 2013- Spring 2015
A part of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center’s programming for young audiences
ages k-5.
Responsibilities included: Building lesson plans and drama activities relevant to each show’s
themes, ideas, and messages. Teach pre and post lessons at surrounding schools to both prepare
and review their theatrical experience, learning goals, and drama skills connected to the
production they had seen.
EXPERIENCE IN DIRECTING YOUTH THEATRE
The Miraculous Journey of Director Black Hawk Children’s Theatre
Edward Tulane (BHCT), 2023
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad Mad Director BHCT, 2022
Mad Mad Treasure Hunt
Arkansaw Bear Director UNI Student Theatre Association
(UNISTA) 2014
Purple Cows Go Woof: Lead Teacher/Co-Director Omaha Theatre Company, 2014
The Improv Show!
Playful Inventions Devising Team/Sequence UNI, 2013
Director
EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Bernie Sanders for President 2020 • Lead Volunteer Digital Organizing Program
Aug. 2019-April 2020
Worked directly with staff to ensure volunteers had all information and tools they needed to
succeed. Co-created and ran the persuasion texting program. Answered hundreds of questions in
real time, every day. Ensured the environment was positive, friendly, accessible, and goal driven.
Iowa Thespians Festival • Student Organizing Board Member
Fall 2013 & Fall 2014
For two consecutive years I sat on the student organizing board for the Iowa Thespians Festival. I
helped coordinate performances, auditions, and workshops. Attended by over 1,000 theatre
students from across the state of Iowa.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Figaro, Figaro • Front of House Manager
Nov. 2017- July 2019
Restaurant management with duties including: scheduling, hiring, training, and disciplinary
action. Regularly applauded as a strong brand ambassador who developed relationships with
clients that led to return business.
Ultimate Entertainment • DJ
June 2012 – Nov. 2017
DJ and event manager for events like weddings, proms, school dances, and corporate parties.
Promising experience in event management. Fast-paced decision making in high-stake settings.
COMPLETED COURSEWORK
Directing & Play Analysis Jay Edelnant University of Northern Iowa
Theatre for Youth Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski University of Northern Iowa
Improvisational Comedy Doug Shaw University of Northern Iowa
Playwriting Cynthia Goatley University of Northern Iowa
Methods of Teaching Drama Gretta Berghammer University of Northern Iowa
Theatre in Education Gretta Berghammer University of Northern Iowa
Creative Drama Gretta Berghammer University of Northern Iowa
Devised Theatre Gretta Berghammer University of Northern Iowa
Stage Acting Richard Glockner
(Stanislavski, Meisner, Cynthia Goatley University of Northern Iowa
& Chubbuck Technique) Gwendolyn Schwinke
Voice & Movement Susan Schuld University of Northern Iowa
(Laban Movement Training, Gwendolyn Schwinke
Linklater Voice Training)
Musical Theatre (Singing) Amanda McDonagh University of Northern Iowa
SKILLS IN PRODUCING THEATRE
Sound Design/Mixing Lighting Design Lighting Hang/Focus
Set Construction Set Painting Some Electrics
Extensive Crew Experience Stage Management Production Management
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Some Production Budgeting Syllabus Writing Lesson Planning
Minor Grant Writing Curriculum Building Proficient in Google Drive,
Spreadsheets, & Digital Comms.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & TOOLS
Digital Organizing Large Group Team Building Highly Proficient Communicator
Digital Outreach Software Knowledgeable about Texting Large Project Management
(Slack, Facebook, Discord) Outreach Software (for donation
drives, ticket sales, etc.)
