DIRECTOR
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
This project was put on as Alison's senior project at the South Carolina School of the Arts. The Last Five Years provided the challenge of diving into concept through consistent tableaus and intentional blocking. The ultimate goal was to display how close the two characters could be without being fully connected to one another through scenes in which the two are in different points in their relationship.
BRIGHT STAR
Bright Star was Alison's final production with South Carolina School of the Arts' Theatre and Dance Department. The performance was intentionally very immersive for the audience members, due to the story's connective nature. This goal was accomplished through a strong focus and emphasis on building the community of the story both on stage and within the audience.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
The opportunity to work on The Play That Goes Wrong provided ample experience in various theatrical aspects continuously. The possibilities within the script for different technical and physical presentations were pulled out and utilized in a collaborative way between the creative team, the production team, and the actors.
THE PRESIDENT'S GALA
Alison was the Assistant Producer for Anderson University's 2022 President's Gala. This has been her largest project yet, presenting multiple entertainment elements. The show is a presentation of the entirety of the South Carolina School of the Arts, providing Alison with the opportunity to construct the variety show as well as being the liaison between all performers and production team members.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown provided the unique opportunity to work with young actors, eager to learn and grow throughout the rehearsal process. Alison consistently navigated how to adjust the actors' vocal placements and worked with them to utilize discoveries within their musical abilities while also making music directorial choices that complimented the overall concept of the show.
THE OUTSIDERS
The Outsiders provided a large amount of opportunity to experiment with different paths of discovering characters and relationships. The given circumstances of the story required vulnerability and emotional depth from both the cast and the creative production team, making way for challenging questions and advancements.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
The South Carolina School of the Art's production of Sunday in the Park with George had the unique twist of presenting a white blank canvas to the audience in order to share the story. This allowed both the characters and the audience members to build an understanding of how George created the world around him, ending in the finalization of the famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. This unique design concept allowed for specific and operable intentions for the directors and cast to work with.
HOCUS POCUS: THE MUSICAL PARODY
Hocus Pocus: The Musical Parody was put on with the South Carolina School of the Arts' Student Studio Series. This production challenged every team member and provided growth in the collaborative aspect of theatre, especially when it came to the strong production team that was put together and strong choices from the cast.
*DISCLAIMER: This project was student written, directed, and performed. We are in no way affiliated with Disney.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN
This production of Twelve Angry Men was unique in that the entire cast was made up of women acting as men. Strong warm-ups and deep research into the characters were essential to the process of this show, providing believable physicality and vocalization from female performers.
SUNNY SMILES: THE MUSICAL
Sunny Smiles: The Musical was a student-written project, performed at the Calvary Arts Festival, which is hosted by Anderson University in support of the Calvary Home for Children. Putting on this performance for the community allowed more to be presented to the audience than if it were performed independently.
