Plexus Productions/Three Ring Service

W. Rex Voland Resume
512-632-7770 / plexxus@flash.net / www.plexxus.balloonhq.com / https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plexus-Productions-Entertainer-Extraordinaire
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
Gatti’s “Children Giving to Children” commercial
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
INTERNATIONAL 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
(Inaugurations, Governor's Christmas Party)
Dell
Samsung
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
Day Out With Thomas 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
Spaghetti Warehouse
Chic-Fil-A
Tien Hong
(More info. on Request)