JENNIFER MCMILLIN
CURRENT
Tenured Faculty Cypress College
Founding Member Theater Mitu
Producer/ Co-Founder Renegade Artist Collective
EDUCATION
B.A- University of California Los Angeles
School of Theater: Acting Track
M.F.A- University of San Diego/ The Old Globe
Shakespeare apprenticeship
Emphasis in Acting and Classical Text
Voice: Mitchell Hanlon 1994-2004
THEATER COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Founding Member: Theater Mitu
Alpert Award 2005-2010 Company in residence at New York Theater Workshop
Theater Mitu is movement-based devising theater company that employs rigorous physicality in the creation of original work. A permanent group of collaborators committed to expanding the definition of theater through methodical experimentation with its form. Driven by a theory called WHOLE THEATER, the company investigates global performance as a source for our training, work, and methodologies.
TEACHING
2017-Present: Cypress College.
Acting THEA 120
Acting methods of the modern actor will be studied. Students will use craft preparations which will enable them to bring emotional and behavioral truth to the roles they create . Exercises in relaxation, sensory awareness, emotional freedom and the creation of truthful behavior
Advanced Acting THEA 124/ 125/ 220
Students develop and practice the fundamental skills required to perform dramatic literature that varies from classical texts to contemporary plays.
Directing for the Theatre THEA 225
Study of the director's purpose in the theater will be examined through current craft approaches and through a historical context. Practical experience in directing through class projects will be stressed.
Experimental Theatre THEA 235
This course consists of short-term projects in theatre production (selection to be made by the department). Projects may include student-directed, one act plays, touring shows and improvisational theatre shows.
Introduction to the Theatre THEA 100
This course is designed for those who wish to explore are of live theatre, with special attention given to a survey of all the contributing elements. The course prepares the student for other course offerings in the theater theatre curriculum
Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III and IV
This course teaches the practical application of acting and production techniques, i .e ., acting, stage managing, backstage operations . Students participate in the rehearsal and performance of a public production
2012- Present: Fullerton College
Introduction to Theatre: An introductory course designed for students who wish to explore the art of theatrical performance with special attention given to all the contributing elements. The student gains new perspective by partaking in each element of theatrical production. Students interface with acting, directing, playwriting, and design to form a complete understanding of the art.
Theatre Appreciation: An introductory course that offers students the opportunity to attend 10-12 theatrical performances in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. Theatre venues range from small storefronts to major performing arts centers. The students are asked to analyze the productions, henceforth cultivating a critical and comprehensive respect for the craft.
Acting A: Beginning Acting: A beginning course that guides students through rehearsal and performance techniques integral to the craft of acting. The class is a comprehensive experience, addressing movement, vocal technique and script analysis.
Acting D: Advanced Acting for Theater and Film: An advanced acting course designed to prepare students for the professional world. A concentration on auditioning, crafting a resume, and the creation new media designed to give the student a platform from which to enter the professional arena. Curated Acting curriculum curated from methodologies that have an emphasis on emotional and behavioral truths.
(Eric Morris, Uta Hagen) Facilitated labratories to employ skills in camera blocking, active listening, and improvisational narratives.
Theater Workshop: This course is a continuation of acting fundamentals with increased emphasis on the application of the principles and theories of creating a performance.
2014 - California State University, Fullerton
Introduction to Theatre: For the general student leading to an appreciation and understanding of the theatre as an entertainment medium and as an art form. Recommended for non-majors.
2009- NYU Experimental Theater Wing
Rehearsal Laboratory Class: A THEATER MITU based advanced acting lab, built to focus on the Actor’s process. The class/ laboratory helps actors create an efficient, potent and personal process. By investigating the methodologies of successful artists from various global disciplines, actors synthesize findings into practical tools for the western artist.
2008- Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Theater Mitu Workshop: A rigorous three day Theater Mitu based workshop based on Theater Mitu’s methodology of “Whole Theater” into their own physical training program.
DIRECTING
Twelfth Night ( William Shakespeare) Cypress College
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Stephen Adly Guirgis) Cypress College
Curious Incident of Dog in the Nighttime (Simon Stephens) Cypress College
Mr Burns Post Electric Play (Anne Washburn) Cypress College
Dear Barbie (Student devised, produced at Cypress College and The Hollywood Fringe Festival)
Almost Maine (John Cariani) Cypress College
Our Lady of 121st Street (Stephen Adly Guirgis) Cypress College
The Laramie Project (Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project) Cypress College
Water by the Spoonful (Quiara Alegria Hudes) Cypress College
Chrysalis ( A virtual student devised production 2020)
Bob,A Life In Five Acts (Peter Sinn Natchtrieb) Cypress College
Big Love (Chuck Mee) Fullerton College
Ugly Files Stages Theater, Fullerton College
8.0 Fullerton College
Outback (L.H Grant) Fullerton College
Annie St. Phillips, Montgomery Alabama
Romeo and Juliet St. Phillips, Montgomery Alabama
The Tempest St. Phillips, Montgomery Alabama
Advanced Maternal Age (Co-Writer and producer) Renegade Collective, NYC
Dreamer Examines His Pillow (John Patrick Shanley) Renegade Collective, NYC
Fred Musical Review Basement Theater NYC
GRANTS AWARDED
Perkins V/ Strong workforce grant
Date: 5/17/ 2024
Grant # : 17245-2490-60000-6010-2359
Amount: $36,638
Project Title: Black Box Theater Project
Role on the Project: Lead
Regional and New York Theater
New York Theater Workshop, NYC
Sundance Theater Lab at Whitoak
McCarter Theater, NJ
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, AL
The Old Globe, CA
The Carter, Balboa Park, Ca
Santa Monica Playhouse,CA
North Coast Reparatory, CA
Hollywood Bowl
Brea Civic Light,CA
Ensemble Studio Theater, NYC
Here, NYC
Prospect Theater Co. NYC
Complete Resume @
Communications and Creative Consultant
Vital Voices Global Partner Ship at New York University’s Villa La Piestra In Florence Italy
”Breakthrough”: Overcoming obstacles to equality, development and peace. A global working session to commemorate the 15 year anniversary of the UN Fourth World Conference on women.
Responsibilities: Conducted interviews and gathered stories from Vital Voices network leaders. Invited observer at conference panel discussions, debates and speeches of international humantitarin leaders. Worked with co-consultants to devise future performance events to be produced by Vital Voices.
Community Outreach
Founder and Curator Renegade Art Collective NYC 2005-2010
Founder and Curator Renegade Art Collective LA 2014-2016
Ugly Files Labratory (2012)
(A year long investigation into beauty culture and it’s affect on the american woman. Facilitated monthly writing sessions resultiong in a script used for later production at Stages Theater Fullerton )
Story Telling Workshop :Girl Scouts of South Pasadena
Workshops/ Guest Speaker
Voice and Vision Retreat, Barnard College ( The Shakespeare Project)
Mitu Devising Workshop FJC Advanced Acting Class 2017/2018
FJC High School Theater Festival (”First Word” Monologue Workshop) 2015/2016
Taboo Tales ”Smotherhood” 2014
Professional Associations
Theater communications Group
Assocciation for Theatre in Higher Education
Actor’s Equity Association