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Why directing?

My life has been spent thinking about the big picture. As a daughter, sister, student, and artist, I derive my creativity from collaboration and fostering my connection to the people around me. In my work today, I strive to use my extensive experience as an actor, dancer, and singer to my advantage. I strive to work with other artists in a way that inspires us to continue creating the art we love while inspiring audiences to take their own creativity into all aspects of their lives.

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I received my BA in Drama with Honors in Directing from the University of California, Irvine. Under the mentorship of Juliette Carrillo, I have had the opportunity to assistant direct a large-scale musical as well as a site-specific Shakespearean production. The work I have directed ranges from Harold Pinter to a completely devised dance music, and movement-centered piece. My work features artists in their element. It focuses on conversation, collaboration, and a shared vision. I lead my cast and team with confidence and openness, allowing for a safe and goal-oriented room. I feel incredibly lucky to make cool art with the coolest of people, and I hope you will join me on that journey. 

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Belle Flanegan

Belle

Directing (*New Work, **Devised Work, ^Musical)

 

Slack Off* Penina Beede Quinn Productions 

Walking Shadows* Lucas James Nelson (LJN) Hollywood Fringe

The Fundamentals**^ Eva Cluff & Mia Brixey UC Irvine 

The Dumb Waiter Harold Pinter UC Irvine

don’t feed the bear Cam Torres Hollywood Fringe

If Not Now, When?** Gun Violence Survivors/UCI Students UC Irvine

My Life, My Story** Carlsbad Community Seniors CUSD

 

Assistant Directing 

 

Quit Bitchin’* Anna Marjorie Fitzgerald UC Irvine (dir. LJN)

  • Movement Coordinator

Carabret^ John Cander UC Irvine (dir. Angela Cruz)
Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare UC Irvine (dir. LJN)

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown^ Clark Genser & John Gordon UC Irvine (dir. Angela Cruz)

  • Props Designer and Assistant Scenic Designer  

 

Education & Awards (In progress)

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University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA)

  • BA in Drama, Honors in Directing and Keith Fowler Distinction for Bravery in Drama  // 2024

  • BA in Sociology // 2024

  • Campuswide Honors, Magna Cum Laude

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The New School (New York City, NY)

  •  MA in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship // 2026 predicted


Arts Work Experience

 

Second Stage Theatre Company (New York City, NY)

  • Institutional Development Assistant (current)

  • Ticket Sales Associate 

American Ballet Theatre (New York City, NY)

  • Community Engagement Intern, Supervised by Amanda Tomera 

Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts (Costa Mesa, CA)

 

References

 

Juliette Carrillo, head of Directing at UC Irvine, juliette.carrillo@uci.edu

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