Curriculum Vitae
Holly E. McDonald, MFA
She/Her/Hers
Senior Lecturer, The University of Central Florida
Applied Theatre Artist, Lecturer, Director, Course Developer – face to face & web-based
Casselberry, FL University of Central Florida
mcholly46@yahoo.com School of Performing Arts
407.310.4670 Orlando, FL, 32816
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/holly-e-mcdonald-919a5129
Website: https://www.hollyemctheatre.com
holly.mcdonald@ucf.edu
Education
1995 Master of Fine Arts. Emphasis: Performance. The University of Alabama.
1992 Bachelor of Fine Arts. Emphasis: Performance. West Virginia University.
Current Position & Highlights
Holly is currently a Senior Lecturer with the University of Central Florida’s School of Performing Arts, a member of the graduate and undergraduate faculty, and a Women’s & Gender Studies Faculty Affiliate.
Holly develops and instructs face to face, as well as web-based courses and was the first UCF Theatre Faculty member to develop and instruct a completely web-based theatre course, allowing access to national and international students. Holly was also honored as Kendall Hunt Publishing’s Author of the Month for creating UCF Theatre’s first interactive theatre survey textbook.
She successfully completed Peggy MacIntosh’s national SEED program, UCF’s ALLY programs in support of the LGBTQ+ community, along with developing UCF Theatre’s first Queer Theatre course. Holly is a secular safe zone participant, providing service to her professional and surrounding communities. She recently developed and instructed the first theatre survey course for the Florida Prison Education Project. Holly has also worked with the Veterans Legacy Program, writing and directing playscripts, performances (at numerous venues) for students, veterans, community members and K-12 resources. She was among one of the first collaborative groups, chosen by the Provost to reimagine the General Education Program.
Currently engaged in collaboration for the creation of a BA track for Socially Engaged Theatre, as well as the supervision of Graduate Teaching Assistants, chairing and membership of various committees in support of programing, fundraising and community, as well as student engagement. Throughout her career, she has maintained an ongoing relationship with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, participating and providing numerous training experiences.
Academic Appointments
Senior Lecturer, The University of Central Florida 2004 - Current
Development, implementation and instructing performance and theatre studies courses.
Service and support to the university & surrounding communities.
Associate Lecturer, The University of Central Florida 2008 - 2004
Development, implementation and instructing performance and theatre studies courses.
Visiting Instructor, Daytona Beach State College 2008 - 2004
Development, implementation and instructing performance and theatre studies courses.
Guest Instructor, The Orlando Repertory Theatre 2006
Theatre for young audiences - guest instructor of performance.
Instructor, Washington D.C.’s City Youth Theatre 1998 - 1999
Development, implementation and instructing acting and movement courses.
Instructor Maryland Theatre Arts Company, Performance Faculty 1995 - 1996
Development, implementation and instructing acting and movement courses.
Instructor, The University of Alabama 1992 - 1993
Instructor of stage voice and diction.
Course Development & Instruction
Theatre Survey (web-based)
Developed and instructed – a web-based Theatre course for the Florida Prison Education Project.
THE2000, Theatre Survey (Web-based & Face-to-face)
Theatre UCF’s first completely web-based Theatre Course.
Developed, implemented & instruction of a Florida State Core Course, Diamond status course. Also, responsible for the development & implementation of this course into a Gordon Rule Writing Course status.
THE3254, Queer Theatre
Development, implementation and instructed this original course. Examines the roots, progression and current trends.
TPP4531, Period Movement Styles
A performance course for BFA students, focused on movement for actors,
specific to various time periods.
TPP 31003, Intermediate Acting
Continuation in the development of performance skills of body, mind & voice through monologue and scene work.
TPP2185, Fundamentals of Acting
A performance based course, focused on the Stanislavski Method. Monologue
and scene study.
TPP3531C, Advanced Movement
A performance based course for BFA students, covering a variety of advanced
stage movement techniques.
TPA2248C, Make-up Techniques
Research and application techniques for stage make-up design and application.
THE2000H, Honors Theatre Survey
A survey of the art and craft of theatre for honor students.
THE5215, 4212/3212, Global Theatre
Developed, implemented and instructed this original course, undergraduate and graduate level sections focused on selected designers, performers and playwrights from around the globe. Undergraduate, as well as graduate level sections.
THE5425/3423, Women in Western Theatre
Developed, implemented and instruct this original course, undergraduate and graduate sections focused on selected playwrights, performers and designers in western theatre.
THE5237, Cultural Diversity Through Theatre
A graduate level web-based and face to face course focusing on diverse communities how they use theatre to tell their stories.
THE5545, Theatre for Social Change
Graduate level course, developed and instruct, focusing on
Theatre of the Oppressed, as well as other specific groups.
THE2304, Script Analysis
Script framework, analysis and best practices.
THE3905, Directed Independent Theatre Study
Independent theatre study and projects.
THE3311, Theatre History & Dramatic Literature I
Theatre history and literature from the Greeks to the Renaissance.
THE3312, Theatre History & Dramatic Literature II
Theatre history and literature from the French neoclassicism to modern realism.
Treasure Box Theatre, Orlando Repertory Theatre
Theatre for young audiences, workshop and showcase.
Introduction to Speech & Diction
The University of Alabama’s introductory course in speech preparation,
presentation, the history of the English language and IPA.
Acting Fundamentals
Washington D.C. City TYA Program.
Stage Movement
Washington D.C. City TYA Program.
Monologue Preparation & Presentation
Washington D.C. Inner-City TYA Program.
Theatre Arts
Maryland Theatre Arts Company, basic skills in movement, acting, voice,
improvisation and play development.
Publications & Acknowledgements
Beyond the 4th Wall, Kendall Hunt Publishing, Holly E. McDonald.
A Beginning Actor’s Companion, 5th Edition, Harris, Pate & Wonzong, acknowledgement.
The Bedford Introduction To Drama, 5th & 6th Editions, Jacobus, acknowledgement.
The Theatre Experience, 5th & 6th Editions, Wilson, acknowledgement.
International Women’s Issues Conference, paper & presentation, And finally, I’m pissed off because Gender Bias Still exists in the Theatre.
Conferences/Women’s-Issues-Conference
ISBN:978-1-5323-0118-6
Selected Acting & Directing
Acting (selected)
Proclamation of a Multiracial Woman Woman
The University of Wyoming
Underfire Multiple Roles
The University of Central Florida
Hanna, A Run on Odessey Hanna
The New Dramatist Theatre, New York, N.Y.
Hanna, A Run on Odessy Hanna
The Birmingham Loft, Pittsburgh, P.A.
Venus Hottentott Multiple/Movement Team
The Studio Theatre, Washington, D.C.
Performance Art Showcase Multiple Roles
Washington, D.C.
Holly Steps Out Holly
Logan Circle Weekend Showcase, Washington, D.C.
Dupont Crew Showcase Various Roles
Washington, D.C.
Dancing at Lughnasa Rose
Marion Galloway Theatre, AL
The Praying Mantis Llalla
The University of Alabama
Taming of The Shrew Kate
North-West Performance Troupe, Washington, D.C.
Lysistrata Lysistrata
North-West Performance Troupe, Washington, D.C.
Directing (selected)
Legacy The Veteran’s Legacy Program
Man and Superman, Assistant Director The University of Central Florida
Proclamation of a Multiracial Woman The University of Central Florida
Man on the Street, Video The University of Central Florida
Witness Holocaust Memorial Resource &
Education Center of Florida
What is Theatre, Video The University of Central Florida
Snow White S.E. Children’s Theatre, Washington, DC
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Orlando Boys & Girls Club
Trailer Park Medea Lofts, Birmingham, AL
Oedipus North-West Troupe, Washington D.C.
The Vagina Monologues North-West Troupe, Washington D.C.
School Showcase Maryland Theatre Arts Company
TYA Showcase Maryland Theatre Arts Compan
Research Interest
Applied Theatre for Social Change
New works Development and Devising
Queer Theatre
Theatre for Social Change, Theatre of the Oppressed
Certificates
IDL6543, The University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida’s Course Development and Web-Services, award winning course for the development, instruction and maintenance of web-based courses. Certificate awarded for the successful completion of the course and the development of a UCF Theatre’s FIRST completely web-based theatre course.
Certified Actor/Combatant
Previous certification, not current.
Certificates of Completion, UCF Diversity & Inclusion Summer Development (2009 - 2018).
The University of Central Florida, LGBTQ Ally Training.
The University of Central Florida, Secular Safe Zone Training (advanced).
National Seed Project, successful completion.
Presentations
Dramaturgy & Social Justice with Holly E. McDonald, https://youtu.be/lSCSv7G1cP8
The Veteran’s Legacy Program, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Orlando.
Dance & Drumming, UCF Celebrates the Arts, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
Florida Prison Education Program, Virtual, Presentation of Student Poetry.
International Women’s Issues Conference, paper presentation, And finally, I’m pissed off because Gender Bias Still exists in the Theatre
Conferences/Women’s-Issues-Conference
ISBN:978-1-5323-0118-6
Using Play Scripts to Broaden Student Understanding of Common Human Themes and Diverse Cultures. 2017 UCF- Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Winter Development Conference.
Presentation and workshop: Storytelling as a High Impact Practice in Creating, Developing and Facilitating Diversity and Inclusive Experiences.
Geo TV, Equity in theatre.
UCF Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning Development Conference Presenter –Using Theatre as A Teaching Tool in the Classroom.
UCF Faculty Showcase- Creating Inclusive College Classrooms.
UCF Diversity and Inclusion Summer Conference Presenter – Image Theatre in The Pursuit of Social Justice.
Shepard Symposium for Social Justice Presenter, The University of Wyoming- Theatre for Social Justice-Dismantling Boxes.
Women’s & Gender Studies, YMLP Conference Presenter – Creating Community with Theatre for Social Justice.
Florida State Thespian Workshop Presenter – Theatre for Social Justice and Ritual Movement for the Actor.
Guest presenter for UCF Design Students – The Directors Perspective with Design.
Cultural Competencies, UCF Summer Faculty Conference.
Professional Service
UCF Scholarships & Awards Committee.
UCF Theatre Assistant to the Director for assessment (GEP survey courses).
UCF Chosen (one of two submissions per organization) Submitter (Primary Investigator), MacArthur Foundation’s 100 & Change, Troupes for Troops.
Funder of UCF’s Rosalind E. Rohrbaugh Travel Grants, & two additional grants (for future endowment.
UCF Women’s & Gender Studies Advisory Board Member.
UCF Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board.
UCF Diversity and Inclusion, Women’s History Month Planning Committee.
UCF Theatre Department Mentor for web-based courses.
Senator, UCF-United Faculty of Florida.
UCF Theatre Curriculum and Assessment Committee.
NAACP – ACT So Oratory Adjudicator.
Supervision and Mentoring of UCF Graduate Teaching Assistants.
Respect UCF Campaign Organizer.
LEGACY Mentor.
Mosaic Mentor.
Kanga Knights, RAAS Knights & Women’s Student Union Advisor.
UCF Women’s Student Union Advisor.
UCF Equal Pay Committee.
UCF- Diversity & Inclusion, Rally For Respect Organizer.
Acting Area Committee member.
UCF Women and Gender Studies Search Committee service.
UCF History and Literature Search Committee service.
Thesis Committee member (numerous graduate students).
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Adjudicator.
School of Performing Arts, recruitment, UCF.
The Arts at UCF Club advisor.
Florida State Junior Thespian Adjudicator and workshop presenter.
Half The Sky, Book Club and Discussion Group facilitator, Orlando, FL.
ISV Recruitment Volunteer for Africa (dance program).
Faculty Acting coach for students preparing for competition.
Contributor for the Assessment Toolkit for UCF Faculty Members with FCFTL.
UCF AllY Member and Trainer.
UCF Secular Safe Zone Member.
Professional Development
UCF Secular Safe Zone Ally, complete series.
UCF LGBTQ Complete Training Series and Trainer Series.
Forum Theatre Training Weekend – Image Theatre, New York, NY.
UCF-FCTL Winter Conference Participant & Presenter (numerous sessions).
Information Fluency Conference, Orlando, FL.
Rethinking Schools Writing Workshop, University of Wyoming.
Awarded Professional Leave (research and play development).
Metacognition: The key to lifelong learning, w/Saundra Yancy McGuire, PHD.
Creating Social Justice Advocates through Integrative Learning Experiences with Dr. S. Kent Butler
Introduction of Modular Design and Project-Based Learning in Lab Classes with Dr. Hansen Mansy
A Coqui in the Land of Penguins: Minority faculty in Academia. Ilenia Colon Mendoza PHD.
Connect with Social Media & Technology, Dramatists Guild Seth Lotterman & Gwydion Suilebhan.
Writer’s Block with Michael Bigelow Dixon, Miami, FL.
Business Practices Round Table – Legal, Licensing, Representation and Trends with Bruce Miller (Washington Square Arts & Film), Susan Schulman (Susan Schulman, a Literary Agent).
Directing New York/Director-Playwright Relationship with Richard Dresser, Haley Finn, Jon Jory, John Manzelli.
Theatre Justice Institute, participant and writer, Orlando, FL.
UCF Women’s Research Center- Successful Women Seminar Series.
Jobs with Justice, training completion certificate, Orlando, FL.
Office of Research & Commercialization, workshop series, Use of Copyright in the University.
The Comedy Writer’s Block with Gary Garrison.
Developing the Ethical Obligations of Citizenship with Stepen Foster Black, J.D.,
Director of Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility, Alabama.
Creating Inclusive College Classrooms for Students of Diverse Races and Ethnicities facilitated by Dr. Olga Molina and Dr. Reshawna Chapple.
Talk Class, Make Change: Harnessing Diverse Class Strengths by Class Action.
Secular and Religious Minority Awareness with Tee Rogers, SRMA and Secular Safe Zone Coordinator, University of Central Florida.
Not from the Same Mold: Differences/Similarities of Veterans and Adult Learners, facilitated by Dr. Lisa Mills and Dr. Robert Cassanello.
They Don’t Even Know Me: Inclusion of LGBTQ and Students in the Classroom facilitated by Hank Lewis, Quality Enhancement Plan & SACSCOC Reaffirmation, University of Central Florida.
Perspectives on the Role of Inclusion in Today’s Diverse Workplaces – A Panel Discussion with Mr. Louis R. Preston Jr., Florida Hospital, Ms. Mahjabeen Rafiuddin, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Ms. Gillian Saunders, Siemens Energy, Inc.
Performance Standards and OBOJOBO Learning Modules for UCF’s Cultural Competencies with Ms. Barbara Thompson, Assistant Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Central Florida.
Establishing Inclusion: Notes from Diversity and Motivation: Culturally Responsive Teaching in College (Ginsberg and Wlodkowski) with Dr. Jocelyn Bartkevicius and Dr. George Musambira.
CityWrights Weekend Conference, Miami, FL.
Affiliations
UCF President’s Circle
Alpha Psi Omega
Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival
Theatre Communications Group
South Eastern Theatre Conference
UCF United Faculty of Florida Council
UCF LGBTQ ALLY
UCF Secular Student ALLY
UCF LEGACY Member
SGI-USA, Soka Education
NAACP
UCF’s Black Faculty & Staff Association