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Sarah Tan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Education Lead at Pangea World Theater

  • Education

    • Temasek Junior College

      2010 - 2011
      'A' Levels Chemistry; Math; Economics; Biology

      Activities and Societies: Drama Club - Vice-President of the Drama Club- Attained Gold in 2010 Singapore Youth Festival (English Drama)- Ambassador for 2011 Open House- Orientation Group Leader for 2011 Orientation.

    • CHIJ St Nichloas Girls' School

      2006 - 2009
      'O' Levels

      Activities and Societies: Girl Guides, Student Council - Awarded President Guide Award in 2009- Attained Bronze in Girl Guide Camp Galore National Competition.

    • Arizona State University

      2017 - 2020
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Theatre for Youth

    • Carleton College

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's Degree Theater Major/ Educational Studies Concentrator Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Experimental Dance Board (Fall 2015); Semaphore Repertory Dance Company (2013 - Present); Carleton Players Board (2014 - 2016); Fellowship in Christ; Student facilitator for IDSC 103: Student Conversations - Diversity and Community (2013 - 2014)

  • Experience

    • Jurong Bird Park

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
      Volunteer

      Jurong Bird Park is the national bird park in Singapore managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore. - Shadowed keepers of the park- Maintained the enclosures - Performed the duties of a caretaker for the birds

    • Universal Studios Singapore

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
      Crew Member

      - Crew member of the attraction Shrek 4D Adventure- Managed queue lines - Facilitated crowd control- Conducted the pre-show- Managed the launch of the 4D movie

    • Carleton College

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      Student Facilitator for Intergroup Dialogue

      The intergroup dialogue program aims to promote conversations around diversity initiated by self-reflection and the sharing of personal stories in a group. Stories and discussions are puller from personal experiences in Carleton College or in one's hometown. - Attended a 3 month long training to become a facilitator for intergroup dialogue around diversity - Co-facilitated a 2-Credit course (IDSC 103: Community and Diversity) for 3 months

    • Student Activities Office, Carleton College

      Sept 2013 - Jun 2015
      Music and Dance Program Assistant

      The Student Activities Office in Carleton is the home base for the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) which consists of a board of students who head the organization of campus wide events and traditions, as well as start new ones.- Worked on the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) as a Music and Dance Program Assistant- Planned Carleton College traditions (MidWinter Ball; Spring Concert; Live at Sayles; Cowling Dance etc.) in addition to initiating new events- Worked with professional staff to book professional performers for campus events- Provided support to students who wish to initiate new events on campus- Managed the Student Band Room- Managed the renting of audio equipment- Worked in the Student Activities Office Show less

    • American College Dance Festival

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
      Participant

      The main focus of the American College Dance Festival Association is to promote the creativity and the support the talent among faculty and students in colleges and universities around America.The American College Dance Festival is a three day festival allowing faculty and students from all over the region to participate in performances, workshops, and master classes conducted by instructors from around the region and country. Participated as a member of Carleton College's Semaphore Repertory Dance Company.- Participated in numerous dance classes and workshops of varying styles- Performed in two dance pieces: The Opposite of Dance is Dance (Student choreographer: Torre Edhal) Gridlock (Heather Klopchin)*Pieces were adjudicated by nationally recognized dance professionals Shani Collins-Achille, Amy Smith, and Dana Nicolay. Show less

    • Pig Iron Theatre Company

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
      Participant

      Participant of a three week Performance Training Intensive on mask work.- Trained in and performed the neutral masks, balinese masks, Commedia dell'arte masks, and clown

    • Guthrie Theater

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Camp Programs Intern

      - Worked with the Education Department at the Guthrie Theater to plan and organize the various summer camps.- Assisted Minneapolis-based teaching artists at the summer camps.- Managed and worked with campers ranging from elementary to high school level.

    • Student Activities Office

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Chairperson

      The Student Activities Office in Carleton is the home base for the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) which consists of a board of students who head the organization of campus wide events and traditions, as well as start new ones.- Worked with professional staff to manage a board of 13 program assistants.

    • Northfield Arts Guild Young People's Theater Workshop

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Teacher/ Director

      Young People's Theater Workshop is a three-week summer workshop for students to take classes in dance, voice, and theater, as well as devise a show for their final project. - Taught physical characterization to elementary through middle school aged students.- Collaborated with a middle school group to devise a play.- Led brainstorm sessions, wrote the script, directed the final play. - Worked with a teacher's assistant and four other teachers/directors to manage about 65 students at the workshop. Show less

    • Various

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2020
      Actor and Assistant Director

      Actress:- Sadako in GreenT Production's "A Thousand Cranes"- Pinocchio-chan in GreenT Production's "Pinocchio-chan" Assistant Diretor:- Wonderlust Production's "In My Heart - The Adoption Play Project"- Anodyne Artist Company's "It Could be Worse or Love at Frostbite"*See www.sarahtanhy.com for more details

    • Pangea World Theater

      Aug 2016 - Jan 2019
      Intern

      - Assistant to the Office Manager.- Artist Organizer for the "Lake Street Loves" Campaign through the Lake Street Arts! Pangea World Theater's community engagement department.- Interviewed and participated in workshops by resident playwrights Vanessa Mercado Taylor and Ismail Khalidi.- Guest Curator, co-producer, and host for "Anything but English: Language in Space". Co-produced in collaboration with Patrick's Cabaret.

    • Anodyne Artist Co

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
      Performance Arts Instructor

      - Planned and taught performing arts classes for artists with disabilities.- Assistant Directed the fall production "It Could be Worse or Love at Frostbite" by Mary Pendergast.

    • Arizona State University

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2020

      • Teaching Assistant/ Instructor on Record

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

      • MFA Student

        Aug 2017 - Sept 2020

    • Grey Box Collective

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
      Education Co-Coordinator

    • Freelance

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
      Arts Organizer and Educator

      Freelance arts organizer, educator, and performer. My background lives within the network of on stage and behind the scenes work in theatre and dance arts organizations. I believe in professional experience in the field informing my pedagogy as an educator in the classroom for K-adult students.

    • Young Artist of America at Strathmore

      Sept 2020 - May 2021
      Teaching Artist

    • TheatreSquared

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
      Learning Programs Manager

      - Oversee and manage booking, organization, and execution of educational programs.- Support the continued growth of new programs.- Foster relationships with schools and youth-oriented organizations in the state.

    • Pangea World Theater

      Jul 2023 - now
      Education Lead

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah Tan
      Don and Elizabeth Doyle Fellowship American Alliance for Theatre and Education May 2019 The Don and Elizabeth Doyle Fellowship is awarded to individuals for a lifetime of creative work in Theatre for Youth. This award is given each year to an outstanding graduate-level student of demonstrated artistic ability in the area of Theatre for Youth. Additionally, awardees would indicate a professional interest in pursuing career goals consistent with the legacy of the Doyles.
    • Awarded to Sarah Tan
      Colleen Toohey Porter Fellow Theatre for Young Audiences/USA Mar 2018 The Colleen Toohey Porter Fellowship supports undergraduates and graduate students, along with early career professionals, to participate in the TYA/USA Festival & Conference. Porter Fellows are awarded complimentary registration and housing to experience the full event alongside a diverse cohort of their peers. Fellows participate in a pre-conference professional development day. They also work alongside the Theatre for Young Audiences/USA board and staff to produce this dynamic event… Show more The Colleen Toohey Porter Fellowship supports undergraduates and graduate students, along with early career professionals, to participate in the TYA/USA Festival & Conference. Porter Fellows are awarded complimentary registration and housing to experience the full event alongside a diverse cohort of their peers. Fellows participate in a pre-conference professional development day. They also work alongside the Theatre for Young Audiences/USA board and staff to produce this dynamic event, offering support as needed throughout the festival & conference (including assisting with conference sessions and festival shows, staffing the registration desk, and providing general administrative support as needed). The primary goal of the fellowship is to introduce participants to the range of the national TYA field, and help support their early career growth by utilizing the biennial festival & conference as a learning opportunity.The fellowship is named in remembrance and celebration of Colleen Toohey Porter, former Theatre for Young Audiences/USA Board Member and Vice President of Community Engagement & Education at PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland, Ohio. Colleen was a strong believer in supporting new voices in the field of Performances for Young Audiences. Show less
    • Awarded to Sarah Tan
      Carleton Toni Award in the Arts (Runner-up recipient) Carleton College Jun 2016 The Carleton Toni Award in the Arts is given to a Carleton student whose character reflects the values, devotion, and spirit of beloved teacher Antoinette "Toni" Sostek. Through the metaphor of dance, Toni taught many important lessons in life, especially that every moment in every class was a stage in the long--indeed, never ending--learning process.
    • Awarded to Sarah Tan
      Distinction in Theater Arts Carleton College Jun 2016 The highest grade attainable for one's final senior thesis performance in the Theater Arts.
    • Awarded to Sarah Tan
      The Ann Goodson Weiner Prize Carleton College Jun 2016 The award was created in 2004 by Professors Carl and Ruth Weiner to honor Carl’s mother and Ruth’s mother-in-law. The prize is awarded annually to the senior student who, in the judgment of the Chair of the Department of Theater and Dance, has contributed the most significant performance in theater or dance. The purpose of the prize is to honor Ann Goodson Weiner and recognize the hard work, dedication, and inspiration involved in creating a truly unique performance.