Ronald Gilliam
"Blue, green, grey, white, or black; smooth, ruffled, or mountainous; that ocean is not silent."
H. P. Lovecraft
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- Hey Profs! Learn the 10 Commandments of Twitter for Academics via The Chronicle of Higher Education http://t.co/SzokSL6v
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- Teaching Ph.D.'s How to Reach Out - The Chronicle of Higher Education http://t.co/Dy9ADifS
- Honolulu peps: Don't miss @playbuilders final production of "Slippahs" on May 16th 7pm @artsatmarks!
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- Yes, I too have to deal with others constantly hacking in China... http://t.co/NKl5BW1F
- Social Networks for Academics Proliferate, Despite Some Doubts http://t.co/E7hl19SG
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- Doctoral Candidate (ABD) in Asian Theatre researching Uyghur dramaHigher Education | Hawaiian Islands, USSummaryDoctoral Candidate (ABD) in Asian Theatre with a research focus on Uyghur dramatic art in Chinese Central Asia. Solid teaching, research, and writing experience combined with 10 years of directing in professional and academic settings. Certified Personal Trainer since 2007 through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and proficient in print/web design industry standards. Prior to pursuing an academic career, had over 10 years experience in arts administration/arts management.Specialties: Research, Editing, Grant writing, Arts Management, Graphic/Web Design, Resistance Training, Yoga.Experience
- Aug 2009 - PresentOnline Development Coordinator / University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaI develop and design the online presence(s) of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi of Mānoa. In addition, I design all the print materials for the weekly Film Series and Speaker Series while also maintaining the CSEAS Kiosk.
- 2004 - PresentDesign & Development / ColordropI design print and web marketing strategies for numerous non-profit arts organizations, including but not limited to, brand development, logo creation, production publicity, organizational publicity, fundraising campaign publicity, and website design/maintenance. Currently accepting new clients on a case-by-case basis.
- Feb 2008 - Aug 2011Fitness Instructor / Recaka FitnessI offered private personal training, yoga classes, group classes, and speciality classes based on the student's availability and schedule. Not currently accepting new clients while conducting field research in China.
- Aug 2007 - Aug 2009Asian Theatre Research Assistant / University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaResearched various Asian Theatre topics for use in future publications by the Asian Theatre faculty at the university. In addition to daily office administration, I also assisted in classes when necessary. I was the intermediary between the visiting Master Teachers and the department and I also aided in a team-developed bibliography of English translated Chinese traditional plays.
- Jun 2005 - Apr 2007Executive Director / Dances PatrelleI was responsible for writing and maintaining a yearly budget with an income of $300,000+. While in this position, I improved the company's corporate image in marketing and business practices. I created the first Development Director position as well as introduced the first employee benefit package. In addition, I led contract negotiations between all seasonal artists/employees and implemented numerous technological improvements to aid in the workflow of a small administrative staff.
- Jun 2003 - Apr 2005Co-founder & Managing Director / NoExit PerformanceWrote and maintained yearly budget for a small non-profit theatre company. Responsible for writing numerous successful granting proposals in addition to aiding the Marketing Director with event publicity. I was a key voice in the strategic marketing plan the corporation developed during its first year and throughout my tenure I developed organizational methods that promoted staff productivity.
- 1999 - 2004Event Supervisor / Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler UniversityResponsible for supervision of event staff within the ticketing office. This supervision involved the training, maintenance, and continuing development of new employees. In addition to balancing daily cash receipts, I also prepared written reports at the close of each production.
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2007 - 2013University of Hawaii at ManoaPhD in Asian Theatre, Cultural Studies
Activities: Member - International Federation for Theatre Research Asian Theatre Working Group (2007), Treasurer - Board of Publications (2007-2011), Stage Director - Borderline (2010) Performer - White Snake (2010), Conference Media Designer - Brecht in/and Asia (2010), Stage Director - Nocturnal Wanderer (2009), Guest Lecturer - Dance in World Culture (2009), Lecturer - Intro. to Performance Studies (2008), Teaching Assistant - Intro. to Theatre (2007-2008), -
2011 - 2012Central University for NationalitiesUyghur Language & Literature
Activities: Co-authored conference presentation on the origin of Uyghur drama with Professor Ekber Qadir (2011), Aided in Uyghur-English subtitle translation for a documentary on Uyghur Kareez (2012), Assisted in stage direction of an original Uyghur drama production staged during the Noruz Festival (2012). -
2004 - 2005New York UniversityMA in Performance Studies
Activities: Performer - Domestic Jugglers (2005), Member - Hemispheric Institute (2004) -
1999 - 2003Butler UniversityBA in Theatre Performance & Chinese Language
Activities: Stage Director - Between Life & Death (2003), Member - Phi Sigma Iota (2002), Phoenix Theatre Production Internship (2002), Indiana Repertory Theatre Sound Internship (2001), Member - Alpha Psi Omega (2001), Member - National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2001), Member - Hampton House for Servant Leadership (2001), Chapter Founder - Butler Campus Greens (2000) -
2002 - 2002Hong Kong Academy for Performing ArtsCantonese Drama
Activities: Performer - 12 Angry Men (2002), Director - Quad (2002), Director - Nacht und Traüme (2002) -
2002 - 2002Peking UniversityModern Chinese Language
Activities: English Language Workshop Instructor - Peking University Affiliated High School (2002)
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Honors:East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellow, 2008-10 Peking University Scholar Exchange, 2012 Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellow, 2009, 2010, 2011-12, 2012 Chung-fong and Grace Ning Chinese Studies Grant, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Chun Ku and Soo Yong Huang Fellow, 2008, 2011, 2012 College of Arts & Humanities Research Award, 2012 Graduate Student Organization Grant, 2008, 2010 East-West Center Alumni Association Grant, 2008, 2009 Freeman Foundation Undergraduate Fellow, 2001
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Interests:Yoga, Resistance Training, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Museums, Swimming, Snorkeling
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ronaldgilliam.net
- Ronald Gilliam is currently a Doctoral Candidate (ABD) in Asian Theatre at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He previously received his MA from the department of Performance Studies at New York University and his BA in Theatre and Chinese Language from Butler University. His current academic research examines the manifestations and changes to modern Uyghur drama in Chinese Central Asia.This site acts as a social aggregator featuring the online entries of Ronald along with his most recent posts from ronaldgilliam.com.
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- Jul 17, 11
- May 23, 11
Based in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Colordrop is a boutique design firm operated by Creative Director Theresa Navarro and Designer Ronald Gilliam. Fueled by this two-person team’s uncanny synergy and fresh perspectives, Colordrop offers marketing solutions with the creativity every client deserves at rates each client can afford and with sustainable strategies any client can manage.
More information on Ronald’s print/web design can be found on the Colordrop.com website.
- Jun 04, 10
Training sessions with Recaka occur in a natural environment free of loud music, grunting gym brats, and pressure to look beautiful while you sweat! Recaka Training is part of a increasing trend in the United States that aims to move exercise—especially resistance training—outside of the gym. Ronald uses equipment suited for the outdoors such as resistance bands, swiss balls, and the natural weight of the client. Let us prove to you results can be seen outside of the sterile gym atmosphere!
More information on Personal Training with Ronald can be found on the Recaka.com website.
Note: Recaka will be closed until January 2013 as Ronald completes his doctoral fieldwork in China.
- Jun 04, 10
Recaka is a private yoga practice with the goal of helping our students explore and incorporate yoga into their daily lives. Ronald provides one-on-one and small group classes in order to foster a deeper teacher-student relationship. The word recaka means “exhalation” in Sanskrit and is considered part of pranayama, or “breath control.” According to the yoga sutras, asana and pranayama are the highest aspects of balancing the body and mind. In addition to asana practice, Recaka Yoga incorporates instruction in pranayama as well.
More information on private and group classes with Ronald can be found on the Recaka.com website.
Note: Recaka will be closed until January 2013 as Ronald completes his doctoral fieldwork in China.
- May 15, 10
conceived by NoExit Performance
directed by Ronald GilliamMay 14, 15, 19, 21, 23, 2010
Venue: Ong King Arts Center, Honolulu Hawaiʻi
Borderline was not easy to stage, direct, perform or interpret, yet these qualities are reasons why this production compelled me. Two unknown women, who are confined to chairs, revisit moments of their past with the goal of reaching a state of peacefulness and balance. Despite knowing nothing about them, we were asked to listen and interpret their stories. The performance was not linear and often used interruption and fragmentation to halt an empathetic response, thus hoping audiences concentrate on the situation rather than a mere emotional reaction. With each performance, the script carried audience members through a poetic journey where emotions and desires of the present precipitated memories from the past.
