Plexus Productions/Three Ring Service

W. Rex Voland Resume
512-632-7770 / plexxus@flash.net / www.plexxus.balloonhq.com;
Education and Experience:
1967-1971 Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, Ill. (College Preparatory),
1971-1975 Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tx (BFA-Theatre),
1975-1976 Southwestern University (Music minor)
1977-1979 Lead Guitar/Vocals: The Julie Carter Band (Chicago),
1979-1984 Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals: Rock River Band, Apache Fogg, Magnum, Plexus the Band (Colorado / Wyoming), Joynt Effort (Owosso, Mich.), Plexus II (Chicago),
1983 "Ugly Woman" c 1978 (by W. Rex Voland) released on the "Plexus" record label,
1985-1987 Lead Guitar/Vocals: The Magic Outlaw Band, Austin, Tx. (1st place in Liberty Lunch's Lou Reed / “Sweet Jane” sound-alike contest-1986),
1984-1986 Capitol City Playhouse, Austin, Tx. (Volunteer coordinator/Prop Master),
1987-1993 Monkey Business, Austin, Tx (Clown/Singing Telegrams),
1993-1996 The Common Interest Karaoke bar, Austin, Tx. (Karaoke DJ/MC/Host),
1994-Present Three Ring Service (Entertainer Extraordinaire/Entertainment Specialist/Performer Manager),
1997-2000 Rascals Nightclub. Round Rock, Tx. (DJ/MC),
2005-present director of “Qualima” (vocal ensemble of the Austin Eckankar Center);
Theatrical Roles:
Lake Forest Academy (1967-1971):
Judas- J.C. Superstar,
Ralph Rackstraw- H.M.S. Pinafore,
Pappy- No, No, A Million Times No,
Ronald- Oh! Ronald,
Southwestern University (1971-1975):
Hark*- The Thirteen Clocks by James Thurber,
Lion- Androcles and the Lion,
Famine- Your Own Thing,
Herod- J.C. Superstar,
Heralder/Mr. Rich (understudy)- Celebration,
Happy the Clown- Jack and the Giant (Georgetown Community Theatre),
I also wrote, produced, and directed three musical dramas while attending Southwestern,
Academy Festival Theatre, Lake Forest, Ill- apprentice (1974)
Opening Song- Rich and Famous starring Linda Lavin, Charles Kimborough, Ron Liebman,
Banjo Player/singer-Desire Under the Elms starring Cicely Tyson and Roscoe Lee Browne. Also worked with: Geraldine Paige, Rip Torn, Tammy Grimes, Edward Mulhare, Vinette Carrol,
1520 AD English Show Restaurant. Houston, Tx (1975):
Audience warm-up entertainer/ MC,
Center Stage Theatre, Austin, Tx (1976):
Sancho Panza- Man of La Mancha,
Capitol City Playhouse (1984)
Doc- West Side Story,
Hyde Park Theatre, Austin, Tx (1986)
Sancho Panza- Man of La Mancha,
Austin Civic Theatre (1992-1993);
Film:
My Boyfriend's Back directed by Bob Balaban,
The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid;
Awards and Organizations:
Lake Forest Academy:
Glee Club (President),
Madrigals,
Theatre ,
Photography,
Southwestern University:
Pi Epsilon Delta (National Collegiate Players),
Mask and Wig Players,
Choir,
Chamber Singers,
Extraordinaires (Pop Group),
International Club,
Director- The Word (Contemporary Christian-based Pop Choir),
*Winner of the Goosetree/Morgan Award for best supporting actor for Hark in The Thirteen Clocks (only sophomore ever to win the honor);
Professional Affiliations:
B.M.I. (Broadcast Music, Inc.),
WORLD CLOWN ASSOCIATION,
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS,
AMALGAMATED ORDER OF REAL BEARDED SANTAS,
BALLOONHQ.COM;
Other Characters:
Santa Claus (my favorite),
Cupid Man,
Reverend Rex,
Dr. Seemore Hiney,
Lucky the Leprechaun,
Ranger Rex,
Plexus the "Clown",
The Original Comedy "Stripper"... SEXY REXY;
Abilities:
Guitarist, Vocalist, Character Actor, Balloon Sculptor, Magician, Songwriter;
Conventions Attended:
T-Jam 1999, 2001, 2003 Austin, Tx
(Balloon Sculpture, artistry, and design),
Twist & Shout 2005, Austin, Tx
(Balloon Sculpture, artistry, and design),
T-Jam on the road 2006, 2007 (Sponsor);
Youth-oriented Experience:
1968-1971 Chicago Tutoring Program (tutoring West side Chicago children in English and Math),
1969-1971 Camp Counselor, Lake forest Academy Summer Day Camp,
1971-1976 Youth Director (Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist Churches),
1973 Internship riding a circuit of 7 churches throughout NE New Mexico as Youth Pastor (also established "Jacob's Well", a Christian coffeehouse in Cimarron, New Mexico),
1975 (Summer) Creative Dramatics Instructor for Various Day Care and Pre-School Programs, Houston, Tx.,
1976 (Summer) Park Pastor with Leisure Ministry Inc., Marble Falls, Tx.(provided ministerial services and activities at Pedernales Falls and Inks Lake State Parks),
1987-Present Professional Children's Entertainer and "Clown";
References:
President George W. Bush
(Texas Governor Inauguration, Governor's Christmas Party, Reading Is Fundamental recognition at Governor's Mansion),
Gov. Rick Perry
(Inauguration, Governor's Christmas Party),
Dell,
Motorola/Freescale,
IBM,
Austin Country Club,
Barton Creek Resort,
Westwood Country Club,
Balcones Country Club,
Lost Creek Country Club,
Riverplace Country Club,
Headliners Club,
Sawmill Creek Resort, Sandusky, Ohio,
Indian Lakes Resort, Chicago, Ill,
Lakeway Inn,
California Hotel & Casino, Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV,
Spy Kids II & III Premieres,
Shark Boy and Lava Girl Premier,
Austin Convention Center
(Thomas the Train Conventions, Austin Boat Show, Wedding Extravaganza, AMD 25th Anniversary),
Lost Creek, Hunter's Chase, Neighborhood Associations,
KEYE, KTBC, KVUE, KXAN TV, Austin, TX,
KASE, KGSR, KHFI, KLBJ RADIO, Austin, TX,
University of Texas,
St. Edwards University,
Huston Tillotson University
Southwestern University,
Volente Beach,
Reunion Ranch,
Round Rock Express,
San Antonio Rampage,
(More info. on Request)