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Janice
Luise-Lutkus
Director/Producer/Instructor
(860) 673-1975; (860) 309-1341 (cell);
luisejanice@sbcglobal.net
www.aspendreamproductions.com
Connecticut
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre Arts Management, University of Connecticut
Yale School of Drama-Summer Drama Program- Directing
Directing-Evan Yionoulis -Associate professor at the School
of Drama and resident director at the Yale Rep
Dramaturgy -Jane Ann Crum
Stage Management – Frank Torok
Scenic Design - Debra Booth
Voice/Speech – Pamela Pranther
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT:
Named as “Best Supporting Actress in a Musical” as the Wicked Witch in
the “Wizard of Oz” on two (2) occasions.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
• Dean's List, Central CT State University
• Partial Scholarship award for Paris Study Abroad
• Partial Scholarship award for London Study Abroad
Notable Directors and Companies I've worked for as a Producer/Director/Actor
and/or studied under:
Westchester Broadway Theatre, NY; Jorgensen Auditorium, CT, Warner Theatre, CT;
Rick Doyle, Emmy Award Winning Director; James Fritch, Prof. Jaroslaw Streimien,
Prof. of Theatre CCSU-; Prof. Nafe Katter, Ph.D.; Prof. Lani Johnson, Prof. and
Chair of Theatre CCSU; Prof. Josh Perlstein, CCSU; Prof. John Long, UCONN.
COMMERCIALS/VIDEO/FILM:
Thermo Spas Wife First Image
Roncari Express Valet Carolyn “The Apprentice”
(lead) Janet Leslie Productions
Mark E. Solomon (w/Robert Vaughn) Corporate Attorney (supporting) Heavy Bag
Media
Lake Compounce –4 commercials Mom (lead) Crane Productions
Friendly’s Training Video Client (lead) Friendly’s Training Ctr.
Friendly’s Conference Video Hostess (supporting) Friendly’s Training Ctr.
Dominic’s Brick Oven Pizza Lead Rutter Media
VOICE-OVER:
Spokesperson (lead), Rutter Media
INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Acting Performance - A condensed overview of acting technique, including
movement, voice, improvisation, play analysis and scene study -Warner Center for
the Arts
Acting for Young Adults - Teach and supervise classes for grades 2 - 12 program.
Curriculum based on Viola Spolin's work, culminating in an original performance.
-Warner Center for the Arts
Private monologue coaching - Monologues, scenes, auditions, voice and diction-
AspenDream Prods, LLC
Stage Management- manage the practicalities of a production; organizing
rehearsals, actors, directors, designers, props and costume fittings, as well as
managing the performances on stage and liaising with the front of house staff. -AspenDream
Prods. LLC
Fundamentals of Acting - Created and implemented curriculum consisting of voice,
movement, acting exercises and scene study. Special Education grades 1 and
2-UCONN – Theatre Project
Creative Dramatics for Children –use of varied curriculum, storytelling,
puppetry, games – Harwinton Public Library thru Central CT State University
[kids explore their imaginations, learn how to communicate ideas, and learn how
to feel comfortable with themselves and their role in society.]
Hartford Children’s Theatre - Teach and supervise classes for grades 1and 2.
Curriculum based on Viola Spolin's work. Costume/props- basic stagecraft.
Farmington Adult Education – Not Another Acting Class –class geared on teaching
beginners and intermediate students on how to do cold readings and how to
prepare themselves for auditioning techniques for both stage and commercial
auditions.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSHIPS:
Member of AWRT – American Women in Radio and Television; CT Film and Media; New
England Theatre Conference, Inc. (NETC); Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
OTHER:
• Author of Mob’s Murder Mystery and For Better & For Worse; Directing
For the Stage 1, 2, Directing Practicum’s (4 courses); Script Analysis;
Costuming; Make-up Techniques; Acting 1, 2, 3, History of the Theatre; Film
Studies; Costuming, Trends in Contemporary Theatre; American Theatre; Studies in
“soap” techniques.
• Significant experience acting in regional theatre; professional Human Resource
Manager; extensive knowledge of booking shows and negotiating contracts; able to
create press releases and supervise communications about theater; proficient in
all aspects of theater production and management.
Regional Theatrical Acting Credits Available upon request.