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Allison Foster

Allison Foster

Arts for Teens Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professional Educator | Event Manager | FOH Operations

  • Education

    • National Theater Institute

      2013 - 2013
      Certificate The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center

      Along with my studies at NTI, I also traveled to Russia to study with one of their most elite theater schools, the St. Petersburg Arts Academy.

    • Shenandoah University

      2020 -
      Performing Arts Leadership & Management

      Completed Coursework in Performing Arts Leadership & Management.

    • Plymouth State University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre Arts; Acting

      Recipient of PSU Academic Scholarship, Theatre Department Scholarship, Teacher Assistant of Acting I

    • Emerson College

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Arts (MA) Theater Education

  • Experience

    • Bridgewater State University

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2019
      Arts for Teens Director

      Design 6 week full-time rehearsal schedule that resulted in 2 stage productions with 30-50 student participantsManage and lead a production team of 5 adultsAwarded Outstanding Achievement in American Theater from the New England Theater Conference

    • Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc.

      Mar 2015 - now
      High School Festival Adjudicator

      Observed and evaluated 8 one-act performances from diverse public and private high schools, providing timely and detailed constructive feedback for each. Recognized and designated awards in both acting and technical theater for each participating school.

    • Lawrence Public Schools

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Theatre Teacher

      Designed curriculum tailored for classes of 30 students in grades K-5, aligning with theater standards and adapting teaching methods to cater to a diverse student population. Developed an after-school theater program leading to the direction of a full-scale musical production.

    • Hopkinton Middle School

      Oct 2017 - Aug 2024
      Drama Teacher & Production Director

      Led the redesign of curricula for grades 6-8, tailoring material to meet diverse class sizes and align with Massachusetts state standards. Currently managing a substantial production budget, overseeing after-school productions, and fostering a safe and positive environment for a student body of +900. Successfully directed 12 productions, consistently generating revenue through various channels.

    • Stoughton High School

      Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
      Spring Production Director

      Served as the Production Advisor and Director for a high-school level Spring play. Created rehearsal schedules, facilitated auditions, and oversaw all technical aspects of production.

    • Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM)

      Aug 2024 - now
      Program Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Theater (All Levels)

      ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF
      Nov 2022

    • Excel Quick Tips

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allison Foster
      Outstanding Achievement in American Theater New England Theater Conference 2017
    • Awarded to Allison Foster
      Elected Board Member Theater Education Graduate Association 2016