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Dexter, MI

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October 17, 2012

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Carrie Jay

Acting and Voice Coaching

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Dexter, MI, 48130

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Carrie Jay Sayer

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7570 2nd Street, Dexter, MI 48130

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Experience

Musical Theater Specialist: Acting/Singing CoachSept. 2003Present: Private lessons

Basic, intermediate and advanced techniques in acting and singing

Increase vocal awareness, range; improve projection, intonation, accents, articulation

Direct monologue and scene study

Audition preparation for college-bound seniors, resulting in my students achieving

admission into desired arts programs at universities

Repertoire-building vocal and acting performance pieces

Character development, scene analysis, motivated movement

Physical exercises increase body awareness, coordination, full-body as instrument

Application of technique to performance preparation

DirectorSummer 2012: Chelsea Area Players, Chelsea, Michigan

CAPtivating Rhythms: Celebrating 40 Years

Artistic and vocal director

DirectorSpring 2012: Carrie Jay Studio, Dexter, Michigan

Shifting Gears, original musical

Also co-producer with writer/composer Lori McNeal Reece

Simultaneously prepared and performed role of Sarah

Assistant DirectorWinter 2011: The Encore Musical Theatre Company, Dexter, Michigan

It s A Wonderful Life

Assisted Director Barbara F. Cullen

Fulfilled position of Mary rehearsal stand-in as well

Assistant DirectorSummer 2011: The Encore Musical Theatre Company, Dexter, Michigan

The Music Man Cabaret

Assisted Director John Sartor

Simultaneously prepared and performed role of Mrs. Paroo

Simultaneously prepared and performed solo number

Assistant DirectorSpring 2011: The Encore Musical Theatre Company, Dexter, Michigan

The Last Five Years

Assisted Director Dan Cooney

Also led some rehearsals, including first tech.

DirectorWinter 2011: Saline Area Players, Saline, Michigan

The Sound of Music

Fulfilled all aspects of Artistic Direction, from stage and music rehearsal scheduling,

production meetings, and casting, through 8-week rehearsal process, tech. and performance

The Ellen Ewing Center for the Performing Arts, featuring an 1100-seat auditorium, full

fly tower, dressing rooms, scene shop and full amenities

Assistant DirectorFall 2010: The Encore Musical Theatre Company, Dexter, Michigan

Damn Yankees!

Assisted Directors Barbara F. Cullen and Dan Cooney

Simultaneously prepared and performed role of Doris

Fulfilled position of Lola rehearsal stand-in as well

DirectorSpring 2002: BoarsHead Professional Theater, Lansing, Michigan

You re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! (revival)

AEA Intern Dark Night full production

Simultaneously prepared and performed role of Lucy

Fulfilled role of producer as well

DirectorSpring 2002: BoarsHead Professional Theater, Lansing, Michigan

A Crazy Night at the Jacobsons

Youth Playwright Series full production

Vocal DirectorWinter 2006 and Winter 2008: Wild Swan Theater, Ann Arbor, Michigan

A Christmas Carol

Led physical, vocal warm-ups

Assisted cast in preparation of group and solo vocal numbers

Directed application of vocal techniques in style of music, to maximize quality of vocal

performances

Explored emotional intention and supported cast with acting choices for all numbers,

resulting in confident and accomplished performances

Encouraged active listening while singing, resulting in bold and exquisite harmonies

among cast members and musicians

Worked side-by-side with director to help cast achieve full intention of each musical

scene and discover character nuances, by expressing intention vocally and physically

Assistant DirectorSpring 1990: Acrosstown Repertory Theater, Gainesville, Florida

Our Town

Assisted Director Arupa Freeman

Led physical, vocal warm-ups

Directed and staged songs and select scenes

Fulfilled backstage responsibilities during run of show: props, costume support

Simultaneously prepared and performed ensemble role

Musical Theater InstructorSept. 2004Oct. 2005: American Dance Academy; Commerce Township and South Lyon, MI

Theater/drama/movement games

Physical exercises increase body awareness and coordination

Vocal exercises basic and advanced projection, range, and singing techniques

Improvisation yes, and!, supporting fellow students, freeing inhibitions

Direct group and individual performance pieces

Direct final project performance pieces, including Sound of Music medley; application

of learned techniques

Musical Theater InstructorSept. 2004Oct. 2005: Canton Premiere Dance, Canton, MI

Theater/drama/movement games

Physical exercises increase body awareness and coordination

Vocal exercises basic and advanced projection, range, and singing techniques

Improvisation yes, and!, supporting fellow students, freeing inhibitions

Direct final project performance pieces, including full production of musical Coming to

America; application of learned techniques

Acting TeacherSept. 2002Dec. 2002: Ann Arbor CommunityEducation and Recreation Dept., Ann Arbor, MI

Introduction to Theater

Theater/drama/movement games

Storytelling both existing and classroom-created stories

Physical exercises increase body awareness and coordination

Improvisation animals, machines, to engender cooperation and trust, teamwork

Singing, percussive instruments develop rhythm, vocal awareness, interactive skills

Acting TeacherSept. 2001June 2002: Lansing Area Magnet/Arts Elementary and Middle Schools; Foster

Community Center, After-School Program; via BoarsHead Professional Theatre, Lansing, MI

Grades K-6

Theater/drama/movement games stimulate playfulness, imagination, attention

Storytelling acting out fairy tales, books & nursery rhymes; creating new stories

Physical exercises increase body awareness and coordination

Improvisation animals, machines, to engender cooperation and trust, teamwork

Singing, percussive instruments develop rhythm, vocal awareness, interactive skills

Showcase performance celebrate achievements, demonstrate skills learned

Special Skills and Attributes

Singing, vocal coaching & direction, athletics, teaching, some piano, hair

cutting/styling, make-up.

Education

BoarsHead Professional Theater, Lansing, Michigan

Actors Equity Association (AEA) Internship Program, 2001-02 Season

Master of Social Work, Michigan State University

4.0 GPA; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Chapter 041; Phi Alpha Honor Society, Beta Chapter

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Theater Minor, Michigan State University

Honors College Member; Member of Social Science Residence Program.

Additional Training

Purple Rose AAA Farm Club Purple Rose Theatre Co., Chelsea, MI, Present.

Playwright/Actor/Director Lab Purple Rose Theatre Co., Chelsea, MI, 2011, 2001, 2000,

1999. Jeff Daniels, Guy Sanville, Suzi Regan, Michelle Mountain.

Private Voice Training Monte Long, Jackson, MI. John Wade, MSU.

Master Acting Seminars John Peakes, Bill Roudebush, 2001-02.

Musical Theater Dance Class Ann Arbor Dance Classics, 2000.

Period Movement Workshop Nira Pullin, WSU Professor, 2000.

Voice-Over Seminar Pamela Lewis, Talking Funny for Money, 2002.

Carrie Jay

7570 2nd St. Dexter, MI, 48130 USA

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