L. Roi Boyd
Director, Professor
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)643.1680 (H)
(804)305.5029 (C)
l.roiboyd@gmail.com
Resume—Directing
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy, Media, Art, and Text (Emphasis in African American Theatre),
Virginia Commonwealth University, August 2009-Present
Master of Fine Arts, Theatre Pedagogy (Emphasis in Directing & Performance),
Virginia Commonwealth University, May, 2002
Master of Arts, Humanities/Theatre Arts,
Old Dominion University, August 1995
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications,
Norfolk State University, May 1992
Additional Training
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Graduate Studies, Theatre Education,
East Carolina University, January 1997-May 1999
Non Degree Graduate Certificate Program, Theatre Directing,
Yale University School of Drama, July 1996
Professional Experience
Theatre—Directing
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Director-MAHALIA: A GOSPEL MUSICAL
African American Repertory Company, Richmond CenterStage,
Richmond, VA, 2009.
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Director-CHARCOAL STREET *World Premiere
African American Repertory Company, Richmond, VA, 2008.
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Director-PERFECT *World Premiere
Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA, 2005.
Producing Artistic Director, The Virginia Union University Players. 2006-present:
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Director---LUMPKIN’S JAIL , 2010
Director—PERMANENT COLLECTION, 2008.
Director—A RAISIN IN THE SUN, 2008.
Director—DUTCHMAN, 2008.
Director—DON’T SING NO BLUES FOR ME, 2007.
Director---FENCES, 2007.
Producing Artistic Director, The Manchester Middle School Players. 2003-2006
 Director-Producer—THE IMPROMPTU AT VERSAILLES, 2005
 Director-Producer---ANNIE, JR., 2004.
 Director-Produer--- DRACULA, 2003.
 Director-Producer---YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, 2003.
Producing Artistic Director, The William R. Davie Middle School Players
 Director-Producer---A RAISIN IN THE SUN, 1997.
 Director-Producer---SHAKING THE MESS OUTTA MISERY, 1996.
Virginia Theatre Association Middle School Theatre Conference Productions
 Director—SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR., 2004
*Winner, 1st Place
 Director---HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN TEENAGE QUILT
*First Theatre Award to Manchester Middle School, Honorable Mention.
College Theatre Experience
Theatre-Directing
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Director---AUGUST WILSON SHOWCASE (For Nationwide AUGUST WILSON DAY),
Virginia Union University, Spring 2007
Director---PRODIGAL SON, John Tyler Community College, Spring 2007
Director---Acting I Showcase, Virginia Union University, Spring 2008
Director---SIX PASSIONATE WOMEN, John Tyler Community College, Spring 2008
Director---SCENE IT (Acting I/Acting II Showcase), John Tyler Community College, Fall 2008
Director---TAKE A GIANT STEP, Virginia Union University, Fall, 2005
Community Theatre Experience
Theatre-Directing
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Director---DRIVING MISS DAISY, Lakeland Cultural Arts Center,
Littleton, NC, 1997.
Graduate School Theatre Experience
Theatre-Directing
Graduate School Productions
 Director---LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, 2002.
 Director---LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL
(THESIS PRODUCTOIN REVIVAL), 2002.
 Director---SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO, 1995.
Children’s Theatre: Showcases & Productions
 Director---THE AGE OF AQUARIUS, Original Production,
Neighborhood School of the Arts, Richmond, VA, 2005
 Director---LAURA, Original Production, Neighborhood School of the Arts,
Richmond, VA, 2004
 Director---Children’s Theatre Showcase, Neighborhood School of the Arts,
Richmond, VA, 2000-2002
 Director---Children’s Summer School Theatre Showcase, Lakeland Cultural Arts Center,
Littleton, NC, 1996
 Director---Children’s Theatre Showcase, CENTERSTAGE, Virginia Beach, VA, 1996
Staged Readings
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Director---LOVE SEEN IN BLACK AND WHITE, SPARC’S New Voices
For The Theatre Festival, 2007.
Director---TIGER BY THE TAIL, Firehouse Theatre Project’s
*Winner of the 4th Annual Festival of New American Plays, 2006.
Director---AISHA, Black Theatre Network Conference, Winston Salem, N.C., 2005.
Director---THE MYTH, Black Theatre Network Conference, Kent State Univ., 2004.
Professional Experience
Assistant Director
 THE MYTH, Living Word Stage Company, Richmond, VA, 2003.
 APRIL MORNING, Theatre IV-Empire Theatre, Richmond, VA, 2002.
Stage Manager
 THE MYTH, Living Word Stage Company, Richmond, VA, 2003.
 APRIL MORNING, Theatre IV-Empire Theatre, Richmond, VA, 2002.
 CRAZY FOR YOU, Stage Management Intern, East Carolina Univ., 1998.
Sound Designer
 MAHALIA: A GOSPEL MUSICAL, African American Repertory Theatre,
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond, VA 2009.
 PERMANENT COLLECTION, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2008.
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CHARCOAL STREET, African American Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA, 2008.
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2008.
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DUTCHMAN, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2008.
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DON’T SING NO BLUES FOR ME, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2007.
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FENCES, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2007.
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TAKE A GIANT STEP, Virginia Union Univ., Richmond, VA, 2005.
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DRACULA, Manchester Middle School, Richmond, VA 2003.
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN, William R. Davie Middle School, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., 1997
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SHAKING THE MESS OUTTA MISERY, Davie School, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., 1997
Light Board Operator
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA, 2008.
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DUTCHMAN, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA, 2008.
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THE MYTH, Living Word Stage Company, Richmond, VA, 2004.
Facilities Coordinator/Host
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Young People’s Theatre Festival: The Virginia Theatre Association,
Manchester Middle School, Richmond, VA, 2005.
Special Seminar Productions
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HANNIBAL OF THE ALPS (ACTOR: Portrayed LANGSTON HUGHES),
* Staged reading with Tony Award Winner, Andre De Shields
Black Theatre Network Conference, Winston Salem, N.C. 2003
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DUTCHMAN (DIRECTOR), An evening with Amiri Baraka:
Special performance for playwright, Amiri Baraka, University of Richmond,
Richmond, VA, 2008.
Film Directing
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THE RISE AND FALL OF THE JHERI CURL, ROMAmuse Productions,
K-Woo10 Productions, (PRE-PRODUCTION), Richmond, VA, 2012
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BELL BLU, Average Girl Productions, Full Motion Media, Ron Winston Entertainment,
Richmond, VA, 2008.
Assistant Director (Film)
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COFFEE BREAK(SHELVED), Ron Winston Entertainment, Richmond, VA 2009.
Film Acting
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TRAIN THE TRAINER, Belle Choses Productions, Richmond, VA, 2005.
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ROOTED IN FAITH-FORWARD IN HOPE, EAF Productions, Richmond, VA, 2002.
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CIRCUIT CITY-LOSS PREVENTION, CIRCUIT CITY PRODUCTIONS,
Richmond, VA, 2001.
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BLUE SKY~WHITE CLOUDS, Pufapflix Productions, Richmond, VA, 2001.
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GOD IS HERE AND SHE IS GORGEOUS, Macaroni Productions, Richmond, VA, 2001.
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EXECUTION OF JUSTICE, Dark Water Pictures, Richmond, VA 2001.
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HALF DOWN, Pufapflix Productions, Richmond, VA, 2000
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HANNIBAL (AS AN EXTRA), Hannibal Productions, 2000
Other teaching experience:
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Acting teacher-director, ASCEND, Inc., Richmond, VA, 2007-2009.
Acting teacher-director, John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA/Midlothian, VA
2007-2009.
Acting teacher, SPARC, Richmond, VA, 2002-2006.
Acting teacher-director, Neighborhood School of the Arts, Richmond, VA, 2000-2005.
Audition Preparation (Rising 9h Grade Students) Thomas Dale Specialty Center for
the Performing Arts, Manchester Middle School, Richmond, VA, 2003-2006.
Audition Preparation (Classical Theatre) Senior Acting Class,
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001.
Private role coach, (Pageant Contestants) Ms. Roanoke Rapids Pageant,
Roanoke Rapids, N.C., 1998.
Acting teacher, Lakeland Cultural Arts Center, Littleton, N.C.1996.
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Acting teacher-director, CENTERSTAGE, Norfolk, VA, 1995-1996.
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Acting teacher, The Hurrah Players, Norfolk, VA, 1995.
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