JEF BAILEY

BIO/RESUME KIND OF THING

Jef Bailey is a native of Rock Hill, SC. He began performing in elementary school stage plays at a young age and later became involved in Local Community Theatre during his middle & high school years. He began working professionally in regional stage and screen productions immediately after graduating high school. 

Jef has worked as a Professional Performer / Designer / Technician / Instructor/ Director / Stage Manager / Writer / Producer with Various Live Theatre, Film & Television Productions across SC, NC & NY from 1983 – Present.

He also served as Artistic & Technical Director for the York County Children’s Theatre as well as Supervisor & Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts Programs for the City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department from 1985 – 1990.

His studies have included Television Production Technology at York Technical College, numerous workshops and classes in Theatre Arts & Film/Television Techniques offered by industry professionals, as well as earning credits and valuable experience taking part in the Actor’s Equity Intern Program.

Some past production companies include: 

Cape Fear Shakespeare Company /

Chopstick Theatre / Midtown Theatre /

Spoleto Festival USA / Merchant Ivory Films / Charleston TheatreWorks / VisionCable /Sheri Grace Productions / Heritage Artists / HBO Films / TruTV / NBC / CBS / Waterside Theater / SCETV / Children’s Theatre of Charlotte / COTU / CPCC / Charlotte Shakespeare Company / Rock Hill Theatre / 

Hearthside Productions / St. John’s Players / Hot Mess Players / Paramount Parks  Main Street Theatre / Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County / Kings Productions 

Special Interests & Skills:  

Special Effects Makeup, Stage Combat, Puppetry, Props Construction, Sound Design, Playing with Fire