Christian Stokes

Consulting Performance Director- Consulting with current Performance Director and assisting with scheduling shows and coordinating and supervising talent and crew for various types of rehearsal (blocking, automation, stunts, fights, character development, language coaching), cross-training talent for roster depth and emergency back- up. Assisting in preparation of rehearsed Plan B’s and initiated their usage in show as necessary.

Currently overseeing production and casting for pilot. Zomb Squad is a half hour episodic format horror-comedy series.

Performance Director- Domestic & International Tour [3 years] Responsible for look of show and maintaining show quality during performance, both domestically and internationally, scheduling shows and making performers available for PR, coordinating and supervising talent and crew for various types of rehearsal (blocking, automation, stunts, fights, character development, language coaching), cross-training talent for roster depth and emergency back- up, led post-show production meetings, as well as mediated work related disputes. Prepared and rehearsed Plan B’s and initiated their usage in show as necessary, worked closely with show support (wardrobe, casting, props, video, sound, lighting, rigging, pyro, and automation departments) to ensure shows maintained the highest quality production values, maintained up to date knowledge of Marvel properties to better serve audience expectation. 50+ cast & 50+ crew.

Regional Director/Agent - New Orleans, Louisiana [2 years] Managing Director of Full Service Theatrical Talent Agency representing 125 active clients; Responsibilities include recruiting film and television actors as well as submitting, talent auditions & bookings, actor coaching, creating individual branding, contracting deal memos, and maintaining communication with casting directors and production.

Founder/Head Acting Coach­ New Orleans & Baton Rouge, Louisiana & Austin, Texas [4 years] Created and led a series of weekly acting classes and seminars instructing actors in fundamentals of acting, character development, scene study, entertainment business coaching and audition technique for film; directed student scene work for class showcases and demo reels; Served as talent scout for local talent agencies and casting professionals; assisted with career consultation and actor branding.

Regional Director/Agent - New Orleans, Louisiana [2 years] Managing Director of Full Service Theatrical Talent Agency representing 145 active clients; Responsibilities include recruiting film and television actors as well as submitting, talent auditions & bookings, actor coaching, creating individual branding, contracting deal memos, and maintaining communication with casting directors and production.

Head of Entertainment/Director- Buena Park, California & Orlando, Florida [17 years total] Responsible for casting, training and rehearsing of show performers and technicians for multimillion dollar live action dinner show, introduced contract performer ranking system with non-contracted backups, responsible for show quality, scheduling and performer payroll, casting new talent, stunt training, as well as oversaw costume department and prop acquisitions, 50+ employees.

Head of Entertainment­ Sturgis, South Dakota Created and directed entertainment for 10‐day run of the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Recruitment, contracts and logistics for 7 national bands, technical crew, DJ and 40 entertainers including Maxim Cover Girls, Playboy Playmates, and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, designed and scheduled all venue specific entertainment and contests for 10,000 daily attendance. 50+ employees.