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Vonnie Downey

I am an Elementary Music Teacher currently residing in Odessa, Tx. I have lived here for 16 years. I teach Kindergarten through Sixth Grade in general music.

Family:

I have 3 daughters. Born on June 7, 1992, is my oldest Bridgette Lynette who was born at 11:45 p.m. and has continually been a joy in my life. Almost three years later Erin Alanna was born at 3:20 p.m. on March 31, 1995. Finally the third and last daughter Kyla Shae was born at 10:29 on February 13, 1997. All of their photos can be looked at here.

Education:

I grew up in Lakeland, FL, where I attended both Lake Gibson Junior and Lake Gibson Senior High School. While in school I was active in band, choir, and drama. I received my diploma from Lake Gibson Senior High in June 1984.

In September 1994, I began my college career at Florida Southern College. This school is located in Lakeland, FL, so I did not move far from home. My experiences there were invaluable and I found many friends and my wife-to-be. December 1988, I graduated with my Bachelor of Music Education Degree.

Experience:

Working has been an experience. My first college job was working at Disney World. While at Disney I worked at Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Haunted Mansion. Meeting so many different people each day gave me an appreciation for listening to people and helping them the best way you can.

After graduation I worked as a Kindergarten Aide for the Polk County School Board in Polk County, FL. This allowed me to gain experience while the current school year finished out.

In August 1989, I was hired to be Elementary Music Specialists by Ector County Independent School District in Odessa, TX. This of course required that we move 1400 miles from our home in Florida. Luckily I had relatives in Big Spring, TX, so I still had someone I knew living close by. I am currently in my 17th teaching year and still enjoying it.

Community:

At the Permian Playhouse I have had the opportunity to share the stage with many wonderful people from this area known as the Permian Basin. I have appeared or worked on the following productions.

ACTING

Fiddler on the Roof - Motel the Tailor - October 1995
Noises Off! - Frederick / Philip - March 1996
South Pacific - Sailor - October 1996
Love, Sex and the I.R.S. - Arnold Grunion - January 1998
Damn Yankees - Ball Player - October 1999
Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Freddy - March 1999
Cotton Patch Gospel - Pilot, Disciple - May 2000
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Candy Man - July 2000
Nuncrackers - Father Virgil - December 2000
Wizard of OZ - Uncle Henry, Palace Guard - July 2001

TECHNICAL

Driving Miss Daisy - Sound - November 1995
Streetcar Named Desire - Sound - January 1996
The Good Doctor - Sound - November 1996
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Lighting - May 1997
Grease - Lighting - October 1997
Godspell - Lighting - February 1998
Sunshine Boys - Sound - April 1998
Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Abridged - Lighting - January 1999
Nunsense - Lighting - September 1999
Dracula - Lighting - October 1999
Auntie Mame - Lighting Design - December 1999
Last of the Red Hot Lovers - Lighting - May 2001

ORCHESTRA PIT

Sound of Music - Trombone - May 1996

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If you have comments or suggestions, email me at vdowney@nwol.net

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