Lorraine Ressegger-Slone

2026

**Upcoming

• The World to Come, Intimacy & Violence, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Dir. Howard Shalwitz

• Between Riverside and Crazy, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage, Dir. Jose Carasquillo

• The Crucible, Intimacy & Violence, Washington National Opera, Dir. Francesca Zambello

• Young Americans, Intimacy, 1st Stage, Dir. Nadia Guevera

• Indecent, Intimacy, 1st Stage, Dir. Alex Levy

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2025​​

• The Marriage of Figaro, Intimacy & Violence, Washington National Opera, Dir. Peter Kazaras

• Birthday Candles, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage, Dir. Alex Levy

• Aida, Intimacy, Washington National Opera, Dir. Francesca Zambello

• Fair Play, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage, Dir. Deidra Starnes

• Lie Low, Intimacy & Violence, Solas Nua, Dir. Rex Daugherty

• Cyrano, Intimacy & Violence, Taffety Punk, Dir. Lise Bruneau

• So Late Into the Night, Rorschach Theatre, Dir. Jenny McConnell

• The Figs, Intimacy & Violence, Rorschach Theatre, Dir. Randy Baker

• The Lake Effect, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Alex Levy​

• Hang, Intimacy, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Deidra Starnes

• The R(e)volution of Steve Jobs, Intimacy, Washington National Opera, Dir. Rebecca Herman

• The Piano Lesson, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage, Dir. Deidra Starnes

• Mary Stuart, Intimacy & Violence,  Chesapeake Shakespeare Company,  Dir. Dawn MacAndrews

• Julius Caesar,  Intimacy & Violence, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company,  Dir. Marcus Kyd

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2024

• Macbeth, Intimacy, Violence, & Movement, Riot Grrrrls, Dir. Michelle Shupe

• Fidelio, Intimacy, Washington National Opera, Dir. Francesca Zambello

• The Nance, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage Tysons Corner Dir. Nick Olcott

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production​

• Rent, Intimacy, Gallaudet University, Dir. Monique Holt

• Laughs in Spanish, Intimacy, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Elena Velasco

• Sleeping Giant, Intimacy & Violence, Rorschach Theatre, Dir. Jenny McConnell

 

2023

• Grounded, Intimacy, Washington National Opera, Dir. Michael Mayer

• Much Ado About Nothing, Violence, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Dir. Simon Godwin

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Hayes Production

• Henry V, Intimacy, Violence, & Movement, Theatre at Monmouth, Dir. Dawn MacAndrews

• Quilters,  Intimacy, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Deirdre Starnes

• La Salpêtrière, Intimacy, Violence, & Movement, Taffety Punk Dir. Danielle Drakes

                    *WINNER Outstanding Play, Helen Production

• The Last Match, Intimacy, 1st Stage Tysons Corner Dir.Alex Levy 

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production

• How the Light Gets In, Intimacy,  1st Stage Tysons Corner Dir. Alex Levy

​                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production

• The Revolutionists, Intimacy,  Prologue Theatre Dir. Jessica Lefkow

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production

 

2022

• Our Town, Intimacy & Violence, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Dir. Alan Paul

• The Rainmaker, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Deidra Starnes

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production

• Our Black Death, Intimacy & Violence, Taffety Punk, Dir. Marcus Kyd

• Lysistrata, Intimacy, Violence,  & Movement, Theatre at Monmouth, Dir. Danielle Drakes

• Antony and Cleopatra, Intimacy & Violence, Theatre at Monmouth, Dir. Charlene V. Smith

• Amphitryon, Intimacy, Violence, & Movement, Theatre at Monmouth, Dir. Carol Ann Tan

• Eurydice, Intimacy & Movement,  Theatre at Monmouth Dir. Dawn McAndrews

• The Phlebotomist, Intimacy & Violence, 1st Stage Tysons Corner Dir. Alex Levy

• Merry Wives of Windsor, Intimacy & Violence, Folger Theatre Dir. Aaron Posner

 

2021

• A Raisin in the Sun, Intimacy & Violence, National Players, Dir. Christopher Richardson

• A MIdsummer Night’s Dream, Intimacy & Violence, National Players, Dir. Danielle Drakes

• The Garden, Intimacy & Violence, Baltimore Center Stage, Dir. Patricia McGregor

• Secret Things, Intimacy, 1st Stage Tysons Corner, Dir. Alex Levy

• A Chorus Within Her, Intimacy, Theatre Alliance, Dir. Alina Collins Moldonado

 

2020

• Cost of Living, Intimacy, Round House Theatre ,Dir. Ryan Rilette 

                     *Interrupted due to COVID 

• Spring Awakening, Intimacy, Round House Theatre, Dir. Alan Paul

• My Barking Dog, Intimacy & Violence, Edge of the Universe, Dir. Michael Chamberlin

 

2019 

• Little Shop of Horrors, Violence, Constellation Theatre, Dir. Nick Martin

• Describe the Night, Intimacy & Violence, Woolly Mammoth, Dir. John Vreeke

• How to Catch Creation, Intimacy, Baltimore Center Stage, Dir. Nataki Garrett

• BLKS, Intimacy & Violence,  Woolly Mammoth, Dir. Nataki Garrett

• Peepshow, Movement & Violence,  dog & pony dc, Dirs. Rachel Grossman, Tosin Olufolabi

 

2018

• Pramkicker, Intimacy & Violence, Taffety Punk, Dir. Linda Lombardi

• Botticelli in the Fire, Intimacy, Woolly Mammoth, Dir. Marti Lyons

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Hayes Production

 

2017

• Henry V , Violence, We Happy Few , Dir. Kerry McGee

• Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Violence,  1st Stage Tysons Corner Dir. Deidra Starnes

                    *Nominated for Outstanding Play, Helen Production

• Party On, Deviser & Director, dog & pony dc

• Seven Ages, Deviser & Director, dog & pony dc 

• Sense-Able, Deviser & Director, dog & pony dc 

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2015

• The Stranger, Director, Young Playwrights Theatre

 

2013

• Titus Andronicus Riot Grrrls Dir. Lise Bruneau

 

2012

• Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play Woolly Mammoth Dir. Steven Cosson

• Beertown, Deviser, dog & pony dc 

                    *Nominated for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play 

 

2011

• Oedipus el Rey Woolly Mammoth Dir. Michael John Garces

• Perseus Bayou Imagination Stage Dir. Mary Hall Surface

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2010

• House of Gold Woolly Mammoth Dir. Sarah Benson

• The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Richmond Triangle Dir. Noreen Barnes

• Julius Caesar, Violence,  Riot Grrrls, Dir. Lise Bruneau

• Separated at Birth, Deviser & Director, dog & pony dc

• Sparks of Genius, Director Source Festival

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2008

• Punch: That's the Way  We Do It, dog & pony dc Dir. Wyckham Avery

• Romeo and Juliet, Riot Grrrls Dir. Lise Bruneau

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2009

• Bare Breasted Women Sword Fighting, Deviser & Director, dog & pony dc

 

2006

• Beauty and the Beast Toby’s Dinner Theater Dir. Toby Orenstein

 

2003

• Perseus Bayou Theatre of the First Amendment Dir. Mary Hall Surface

 

2001

• Kit Marlowe Studio Second Stage Dir. Michael Chamberlin​

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Arts Education and Administration

2000 - Present

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George Mason University

Unarmed Stage Combat, THR 305

2023 - Present

An exploration of safe and effective techniques for performing violence for stage and screen, emphasizing safety, character, and storytelling.  

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ArtsFairfax, Fairfax, VA

Artist in Residence, Stage Combat

2023

Assisted in the development of curriculum and taught a series of workshops to

students in grades 3 - 6. 

• Students learned safe, simple stage combat techniques.engaging in universal movement concepts, such as Distance, Placement, Timing, Focus, and Practice. 

• Students choreographed a safe stage battle and outlined character movement using a floor mural. 

• Through discussion, students defined violence and analyzed motivations and intentions from a young actor's point of view. 

 

dog & pony dc theater company, WDC

Ringleader, Project Management

2008 - 2020

Co-founder of dog & pony dc, an ensemble-devised theatre company with an emphasis on audience engagement and integration. 

• Artistic management of productions with a primary focus on:

  • dramaturgical leadership, 

  • vision and process articulation

  • information dissemination. ​

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The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC

Young Company

2012 – 2014

Developed curriculum and lesson plans for a rigorous, year-long classical acting program designed for teens ages 14 – 18, equipping them with intensive training in a variety of disciplines such as acting technique, voice, movement, text analysis and Shakespeare scene study. The program included numerous opportunities for participants to attend live theatre, not only at STC but also at other selected venues and theatres, and culminated each semester with a live performance for invited guests.

• Taught Movement, Acting, Text Analysis, Shakespearean Scene Study, and Stage Combat. 

• Choreographed and Assistant Directed inaugural production of Romeo & Juliet, which toured to Barcelona, Spain in a cultural theatrical exchange. 

• Directed and choreographed final production of Cymbeline.

 

Master Acting Classes

2000 - 2014

Developed curriculum and taught classes on a rotating basis.

• Stage Combat: Unarmed, Rapier & Dagger, Broadsword

Students learn safe stage combat techniques engaging in universal

movement concepts, such as Distance, Placement, Timing, Focus, and Practice.

• Shakespeare Scene Study

Students focus on the relationship between the study and performance of  

Shakespearean verse through selected Shakespearean scenes.Special focus

given to character development and relationships.

• Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains

Students explore some of Shakespeare’s most iconic heroes and villains, examining the structure of their language and lifting them from the page and into performance. Classes culminate in the performance of a scene and/or monologue.​​

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School Programs Manager

2005 – 2006

Used existing curriculum as a foundation to revise and update program curricula, evaluation plans, lesson plans, and assessment tools utilizing the “Understanding by Design” approach and outcomes-based evaluation models. 

• Supervised a staff of five affiliated teaching artists and an education intern.

• Assisted with the development of First Folio: Teacher Curriculum Guides.

• Researched and wrote articles and lesson plans for the Education Department.

• Instructed theatre arts workshops and classes for students grades 9 – 12. 

• Served students in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland Metro Area.

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Resident Teaching Artist

2003 - 2005

Developed curriculum and lesson plans, taught classes, and administered assessments for programs such as Text Alive!, the South East Project, ReAct, and other in-school residencies, engaging youth in underserved communities in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

 

Camp Shakespeare

2000 - 2006

Developed curriculum and edited scripts for two week intensive summer camps culminating in a truncated production of a Shakespearean play. Taught classes in stage combat and movement, focusing on safety, expressive gesture, and the marriage of text to physicality. Co-directed and choreographed condensed versions of Shakespeare’s plays for students ages 8 to 18.

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University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Guest Lecturer - Introduction to Stage Management THET 274

2012 - 2015

Taught basic stage combat techniques and safety principles. Shared best practices of working with a choreographer, notating choreography, and assisting in the run of fight/movement call.

 

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Advanced Movement for the Actor BFA: THEA 311

2010 - 2011

Created curriculum and taught class as part of MFA thesis, Movement for the Actor: A Practical Approach to the Application of Movement Training. 

 

Public Speaking SPCH 121

2009 - 2010

Taught public speaking skills by presenting a variety of speeches (informative, persuasive, demonstrative, special occasion).

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Round House Theatre Company, Bethesda, MD

Summer Teen Institute

2007 - 2009

Taught classes in stage combat, movement, and improvisation for students ages 8 - 12. The institute culminated in the performance of scenes, both scripted and improvised.

 

HeyDay Players

2007 - 2009

Taught classes in performance for Round House Theatre’s volunteer Senior Acting Company. Directed spring touring performances and assisted with community talk backs.

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Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC

Secondary School Shakespeare Festival 

2007 - 2014

Taught one hour workshops in stage combat to students in 7th - 12th grades, focusing on simple, safe technique engaging in universal movement concepts, such as Distance, Placement, Timing, Focus, and Practice. Adjudicated student scenes at the culmination of the festival.