Gina Carmela (Trott)
Performer/Producer
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Based in:
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Date of Birth:
April 18, 1999
Professional Summary
Born and raised on the Outer Cape. Enthusiastic multi-hyphenate theatre artist with passion for cultivating unforgettable experiences. Efficient team player and committed to deadlines. Excellent organizational, public speaking, research, and design-technology skills. Superb analytical thinking, verbal communication, and hands-on work. Shows patience and self-possession when under pressure from stressful deadlines. Thrives in collaborate processes.
Work Experience
TOUR GUIDE
05/2018 to Current
Art's Dune Tours, Provincetown, MA
LEAD ACTOR/
CARPENTER/PROPMAKER
Oct 2022-Dec 2022
Gold Dust Orphans, South Boston, MA
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Full knowledge of important features and extensive details about history of Provincetown, from it's formation to its culture significance and nuanced history.
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Operates heavy machinery through town and dunes with knowledge of car mechanics, tire pressure specifics, road inconsistencies, Cape Cod National Seashore
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CPR certified
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Builds personal and professional relationships with guests to promote positive
experiences and future endeavors.
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Starred as Barb Dieseldork, the "Dunkin' Dyke" and Marilyn Maudlin, cougar TV broadcaster, in Ryan Landry's original musical comedy, "Little Christmas Tree Shop of Horrors" at the Iron Wolf Theater in South Boston.
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Musical nominated 8 time for the 40th annual Boston Theater Critics Association Elliot Norton Awards
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Won "Outstanding Costume" Elliot Norton Award, May 8, 2023
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Assisted Scott Martino set-building, coroplast and wood materials.
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Ran deliveries and pickups e.g. rented lighting equipment
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Assisted Ryan Landry building, searching, and organizing props.
CARPENTER/
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR/
SCENIC PAINTING
June 2022-October 2022
Provincetown Theater, Provincetown, MA
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Brought set designer's visions to life with problem solving, organizational methods and positive behavior.
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Trained in power tools, chop saw, jigsaw, sanding, flat assembly, paint matching & application.
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Supervised all laundry cleaning, steaming, emergency repairs, hemming, organization and cleanliness of actor's green room.
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Loading and unloading of heavy materials e.g. lumber, metal, machinery.
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Wig touch-ups between shows.
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Costume loft reorganization and labeling system.
LEAD VOCALIST/CO-STAR
Aug 2022-Sept 22
Tennessee Williams Festival,
Provincetown, MA
• Performed multiple numbers with live vocals, reverse strip teases, and burlesque-- in all male drag. ​
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Explores and exploits maculinity in socio-cultural literary and historical contexts, based off of Tennessee William's work.
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Vocalist in Lefty Lucy's "Bananas Burlesuq" at the Pilgrim House for the 17th annual Tennessee Williams Festival
• Collaborated with producers to match character costume and performance with harmony, melody, rhythm of songs/scenes.
​HEAD OF MAKEUP/HAIR
Feb 2022 to April 2022
UMass Boston, Boston, MA
• Head of Makeup/Hair for UMass Boston's Spring 2022 production of "Pride and Prejudice" by Kate Hamil
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Reported to Costume Shop Director with final and work-in-progress designs, changing with production and budget needs.
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Implemented costume designer's ideas to create makeup looks, providing research and schematics to director and lead designers
• Educated actors about their character designs and instructed use of products and self-maintenance for healthy skin/makeup/hair based on design needs and personal preferences.
• Kept organized record of financial expenses via excel sheet
LEAD PAINTER
Nov 2021 to Dec 2021
Gold Dust Orphans, Boston, MA
• Lead Painter for the set of Ryan Landry's "Mrs. Grinchley's Christmas Carol"
• Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
• Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks.
STITCHER
Sept 2021 to Nov 2021
UMass Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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Stitcher for UMass Boston's Fall 2021 production of "Romeo and Juliet"
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Cut fabric, draped fabric, hand sewing and machine sewing garments for alterations.
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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and
productivity.
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Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
SUPPORTING ACTOR
Oct 2021 to Dec 2021
Gold Dust Orphans, South Boston, MA
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Ryan Landry's "Mrs. Grinchley's Christmas Carol" performed at the Iron Wolf Theatre in South Boston Dec 2-19th, 2021.
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Performed in the roles of Little Match Girl/Young Grinchley/Muff 2/Cindy/Want
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Performed humorous and ridiculous interpretations of emotional actions and situations,
using body movements, gestures, and a very flexible vocal range.
CARPENTER/PAINTER
Sept 2021 to Nov 2021
UMass Boston, Boston, MA
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Guided and coached student project teams, assisting with tasks and evaluating progression of textured paint layers.
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Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts for flats, wall panels, functioning doors and ladders.
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Painted and textured surfaces using brushes, wood blocks, paint rollers and
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Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting and building using sandpaper, tape
and other materials.
VOCALIST
Aug to Sept 2021
Tennessee Williams Festival , Provincetown, Massachusetts
• Vocalist in Lefty Lucy's "Tennessee's Latest Peepshow" at the Pilgrim House for the 16th annual Tennessee Williams Festival
• Collaborated with producers to match character costume and performance with harmony, melody, rhythm of songs/scenes.
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Boston - Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts, Graduated May 2022
• Dean's List [Fall 2019-Spring 2022]
• Focus in theatrical painting/texturing, carpentry, acting, costume, crafts, and design.
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Massachusetts College of Art And Design - Boston, MA
Studio For Interrelated Media
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Attended Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
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Studied foundation visual language, 3D form study, event production
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Nauset Regional High School- Eastham, MA
Class of 2017
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