Ten years in the performing arts and theatrical field , specializing in live action and sword play roles. From knight in shining armor to villainous prince. Acrobatics and stunts all performed during the shows, lines and roles which ranged from laughter and joy to extreme anxiety and traveled without quarry.
Experience
Arabian Nights, Orlando. FL 02/2006 – 09/2009
Performer
•Worked with the black stallion literacy projects demonstrating the importance of reading using the book “little black and big red’. Gave speeches about grooming/caring/tacking of horses/
•Painted horses used in a Native American act which used black lights, with neon colored paint covering the majority of the horse.
•Played the part of an Arabian gypsy who with his tribe of gypsies traveled the world and performed acts of incredible feats.
•Played a Roman Charioteer who would rile up his side of the audience ( make them chant, etc. ) which later lost control of his chariot, who later on would mock the winning side and make a fool out of the winning charioteer (by performing silly tricks behind his back)
• Performed in dressage, western drill, rosin back riding, trick riding, roman riding, and carriage driving.
Caballo Equestrian Arts, Tampa, FL 03/2006 – 11/2010
Performer
•Traveled the U.S. attending renaissance fairs taking part in two shows that dealt with animals.
•Performed acrobatics and mischief towards the crowed as a gypsy , from summersaults on horses to jumping over objects from the horse onto the ground. The acts varied according to the audience’s reaction
•played the part of a knight, and or prince during acts of jousting and sword play, these acts would include jumping off a horse, being dragged by the horse and or being thrown off the horse. There would be challenges issued where the audience had to believe that your character was enraged, there would be other times where death would play a part and sorrow had to be conveyed.
Noble Cause Productions, U.S. 9/2012 – 10-2013
Performer & Horse Trainer
• Traveled the U.S. attending renaissance festivals taking part in multiple shows which dealt with skills onhorseback, including: accuracy, swordplay, fully armored jousting, horse to ground stage combat.
• Stage combat with flaming weaponry, dual wielded weapons, primary weapons and shield, two handed and single handed blades.
• Act out scenarios with dialog during the stage act. Travel faire grounds interacting with the patrons and maintaining the persona established by the show. Participate in the “human chess match” which shares a story with the joust show.
Gala of the Royal Horses, U.S. 01/2015 - 10/2015
Performer & Horse Trainer
• Trained green horse for basic dressage movements.
• Introduced green horse into the english drill act.
• Perform basic highschool movements in unison with five other riders.
• Bring props in and out during acts.
• Prepare horses for upcoming acts and untack horses from previous acts.
Skills
• Breathe fire, juggling fire or any pyro play
• Bilingual; fluent Spanish & fluent English
• Extensive Drawing, Painting, & Sculpting proficiency
• Athletic, acrobatic, nimble and versatile
• Stage act experience, dialog delivery, stage presence
• Stunt experience
• Dressage, Western, Trick riding, and Rosin back riding proficient