PROFILE: CARRIE ALEXANDER SPINA

User Name

cas44626

Name

carrie Alexander Spina

Member Since

May 30, 2011

I'm a

Actor, Administrator, Director, Theatre Teacher

Hometown

canton, Ohio

Ages I Work With

Adults, College, Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Bio

My Name is Carrie Alexander Spina and I am the Director of Outreach and Education at the Players Guild Theatre in Canton Ohio. I have outreached to over 20,000 students since 2006 with my touring production Page to Stage, to local elemetary schools and events. I also have a very sucsessful summer theatre workshop held at our theatre every summer. I teach afterschool classes in the schools alongside my 8 wonderful teaching artist. I also teach classes at the Players Guild theatre through - out the year. I have developed a toddler class called Tiny Tot Theatre that starts at age 2, parents are welcome to participate as we sing, dance and learn how to take thier places on stage. Outreaching Theatre to children and students of all ages is my passion! I love to act and teach my students how to make every moment beliveable and natural on stage!!!! Theatre gave me confidence and the ability to dream, I strive to pass that along to every student that crosses my path<3


Educational Background

I am a graduate of Canton South high School, where I recieved the Speech award and went to the state competition 4 years in a row and placeing 3rd in the state of Ohio my senior year in Dramatic interpt. I also went to the national tournament my 11th and 12th grade year where I placed 13th in the nation in Dramtic interpt. I was scouted by Hildleburg to major in Theatre and communications and offered $40,000 for my schooling. I however not understanding what I was doing at the time turned it down. I continued to go to my local theatre and perform before I got married and had three children. As my children became old enough to audition we all auditioned for local theatre and became very involved- this evolved to me becoming the director of outreach and now after many students, classes and workshops- I have now just this month been hired as the Director of Education. I will be taking classes and workshops to further my education, but have worked very hard learning on my own from, directors, teaching artist and professionals and have worked my way to an administrative position from hard work and dedication in my craft! I am excited to continue my education in theater and the arts and hungry to learn as much as I can in the future. I am a 36 year old proud mother of three and would'nt change a thing and can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring.....

Number of years teaching


Last show you worked on

Annie Jr.

Favorite Playwright

Charles Dickens

Favorite theatrical moment

Playing Big Mama at age 35- throwing the preacher on my lap!!!!

Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Interests

Theatre, Film, Painting, Jewelry designer, beach time and watching movies with my family...

Something you should know about me!

I like writing musical reviews I love acting, and have been told if I would have tried I would have made it as a professional. I think I have made it!!! working with children and changing their lives through theatre is enough for me....Who knows maybe someday...

Accomplishments

Outreaching to over 20,00 students in theatre Bringing in over $200,000 in the education department with my Ideas, workshop and classes My three children Starting the page to stage outreach program and watching it grow Starting the youth reach classes bringing theatre classes to inner city schools and students who would never have the oppertunity to come to our theatre!!

Upcoming Projects

There's no place like Oz original musical review...Songs from wicked, The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz. This is our Summer workshop for students at the Players Guild Theater. Performances on July 29, 30, and 31st.

School/Organization Name

The Players Guild Theatres Performing Arts Academy

Shows You've Worked On

Annie (full and jr.), 101 dalmations, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr., Disney's High School Musical Jr, Treasure Island, Stuart Little, The Wizard of Oz, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Favorite Websites

The players guild theatre


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Actor, Administrator, Director, Theatre Teacher
Ohio
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