1. Dan Hendrock
Curriculum Vitae
Phone: (646) 675-6060
Email: danhendrock@gmail.com
Education
Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, Ohio 2012
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Kent State University. Kent, Ohio 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater
Certifications
Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, Kent, Ohio 2013
Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium/Kent State University
ProfessionalDevelopmentTraining
Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium/Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 2011-2013
Teacher Training Program
- Completed three teaching certification modules in Michael Chekhov Technique, accredited
through Kent State University
"Simply Chekhov" A 5 week Michael Chekhov Technique workshop taught by Master
Teacher Ragnar Freidank, New York, New York Spring 2010
- Individualized attention by one of the Michael Chekhov Technique's Master teachers
- Comprehensive reading requirements weekly
- Practical application of Michael Chekhov's tools to supplied text
- Ensemble improvisation and growth
Teaching Experience
Notre Dame College, Adjunct Professor, South Euclid, Ohio Spring 2016
-Taught CA100 Elements of Speech and CA 313 Event and Play Production Apprenticeship.
-Created detailed syllabus and grading rubric to put into effect throughout the spring semester.
-Created weekly detailed lesson plans in order to effectively instruct students on the goals of
public speaking and effective play/event production strategies.
-Taught effective approaches to the art of public speaking, including working outlines,
informative and persuasive speeches, effective delivery, and confidence.
-Taught the process of producing a play from the ground up, moving through each stage of pre-
production, production, and post-production.
-Students were coached and guided through the process of planning and executing on campus
events to benefit the students of Notre Dame College.
-In constant communication with department head as well as administration, regarding student’s
progress, grades, teaching philosophies, and campus events.

2. -Expected to have student’s grades in on time as well as keeping detailed grading logs as to
avoid any grading discrepancies.
Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute, Head of Acting, Shaker Heights, Ohio 2015-2016
-Assisted with recruitment and administration duties
- Created detailed lesson plans for all three modules covering over six different classes
- Served as the sole instructor for Comedy, Shakespeare, Act the Song, Acting for the Camera,
Movement and Voice, and Scene Study
- Gave the students specific techniques and tools for each genre to apply to their creative process
- Worked on an individual basis with each student to maximize his or her best creative efforts
- Worked closely with the director and other instructors to insure that the students were receiving
quality education and a rewarding experience
- In charge of providing all of my own materials, including finding scripts to work on,
monologues, writing exercises, editing film work, and providing educational handouts
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss course work and provide evaluations for each student
Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium, Student Instructor, Kent, Ohio Summer 2013
- Created lesson plans detailed specifically for my instruction
- Led my module and the modules beneath me through warm-ups and exploration of Michael
Chekhov's tools
- Worked with my fellow teachers on an individual basis
- Side coaching and spy back leader
Case Western Reserve University, Student Teacher, Cleveland, Ohio Fall 2011
- Taught the Voice-Linklater and Arthur Lessac vocal techniques
- Assisted with instruction on breath control, diaphragmatic breathing, proper support
- Led vocal warm-ups
- Coached students individually and made adjustments where necessary
- Instructed IPA
Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Lab, Instructor, New York, New York 2012-2013
"Chekhov Play Dates”
- Led working professional actors in exploration of Michael Chekhov Acting Technique.
- Ongoing classes met bimonthly for two hours of exploration.
- Led warm-ups, led exploration of Chekhov tools via group improv, side coaching and scene
work
RelatedExperience
2016 ESU Cleveland Branch Shakespeare Competition, Judge, Cleveland, Ohio Spring 2016
-Responsible for selecting the proper student to represent Hathaway Brown at the branch
competition.
-Followed judging rubric thoroughly as well as providing positive and constructive feedback for
each acting participant.
-Worked in accordance to ESU’s rules and regulations in order to choose and judge participants
correctly.

3. The Kraine Theater, Director, New York, New York September 2015-October 2015
Shotz! It’s What’s for Dinner!
- Director of a cycle of short plays created from the ground up to perform in festival
- In charge of all aspects of production including rehearsal schedules, costumes, props, lighting
and sound design, staging, tech, and publicity
Eldred Theater at Case Western Reserve University, Producer, Cleveland, Ohio Fall 2011
Dead Man's Cell Phone
- Produced a Graduate Acting workshop production of Dead Man's Cell Phone, implementing
Michael Chekhov Technique as a rehearsal method.
Accolades
Best Feature Award 2015
The Harlem International Film Competition, Subways directed by Dane Joseph
Award of Merit June 2014
Accolade Film Competition For a Reason directed by Katherine Jacobs
The Accolade recognizes film, television, videography, and new media professionals who
demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce
standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change.