PROFILE: CHARLENE MIRANDA THOMAS

User Name

cmtbroadway

Name

Charlene Miranda Thomas

Member Since

May 23, 2010

I'm a

Music Director, Theatre Teacher

Hometown

Matthews, North Carolina

Ages I Work With

High School, Middle School

Bio

I am a native of New York relocated to the south because my husband and I decided we wanted to actually afford to live in a house that we owned. I am a vocalist, a songwriter, a pianist, a teacher. I am most importantly a Christian, a wife and mother of two wonderful children. I answered my calling to a full-time teaching career in 1992 and I have been doing it ever since. I have directed award-winning choirs in the public schools of NYC, wrote music (one song actually made on someone's album a very long time ago!), performed with a gospel ensemble who traveled extensively throughout South America and other places. I moved to North Carolina in 2005, discovered theatre in the classroom at a new level and fell in love! Now I've been doing that ever since!


Educational Background

I had the privilege of attending the HS of Performing Arts in NYC. Went to Berklee College of Music for undergrad, Teachers College for my masters. I also have an advanced degreed in educational administration and supervision from Hunter College.

Number of years teaching

18

Last show you worked on

Bye Bye Birdie

Favorite Playwright

Shakespeare

Favorite theatrical moment

Watching my students get bit by the "theatre bug" and begging for more shows!

Sondheim or Rodgers and Hammerstein?

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Interests

I enjoy writing little anecdotes that I call "spontaneous thoughts" when the urge hits me. Sometimes it turns into a song, a story, or poetry. I am a crocheting junkie when I have time. It is a great stress diffuser. I am movie and tv junkie as well I have to admit. I love to restaurant hop. Food seems to taste better when someone else is cooking it.Of course, I love the theatre and I live music when I can afford to go.

Something you should know about me!

Nothing much. I am pretty transparent most of the time.

Accomplishments

My biggest accomplishment to me has not been what I've accomplished but what I have hopefully inspired my students to accomplish. They are out there singing, dancing, writing and making it happen so you better watch out!Sure I've done a cool thing or two, sung to a sold out show or two. It pales in comparison to making a difference in a child's life.

Upcoming Projects

Nothing right now besides surviving motherhood. Everything else is still thoughts and dreams at the moment.

School/Organization Name

Covenant Day School

Shows You've Worked On

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Bye Bye Birdie, etc, Off-off Broadway at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Apollo Theatre, Lincoln Center

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Music Director, Theatre Teacher
North Carolina
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