Suzy Alden

Experience

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  Nancy's Hands Puppet Ministry

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2012

  Lead Puppeteer/Choreographer

  Suzy trained in puppetry for eight years, and was the lead puppeteer on this traveling team, which performed several times a month both in its home state of Virginia and in states abroad. Nancy's Hands traveled as far as Greenville, NC; Chicago, IL; Niagara Falls, NY; and Lancaster, PA, providing quality and meaningful performances through various types of puppetry. Nancy's Hands' goal is to spread the truth of the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ throughout communities. (Dave Collins, Puppetry Director)Recognitions: - Member of the 2010 I-FEST Dream Team (One Way Street/Creative Ministry Solutions) - 2010 Gold Medalist, Ventriloquism (One Way Street Regional Festival, Lancaster) - 2nd Place, Lip Sync Challenge Finals (One Way Street Regional Festival, Lancaster) Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2007 - now

  Actress, Non-Union
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  Town of Leesburg, Virginia

  May 2009 - Apr 2016

  Lifeguard

  As a lifeguard, Suzy's responsibilities included helping preserve the safety of patrons; maintaining the pool's sanitation and upkeep; and staying up to date on water rescue, CPR, and first aid skills.

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  Run, Rabbit, Run Productions, Inc.

  May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Performer

  The Importance of Being Earnest (Dinner Theatre Production) - Cecily Cardew

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  Loudoun County Government

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Lifeguard

  As a lifeguard, Suzy's responsibilities include helping preserve the safety of patrons; maintaining the pool's sanitation and upkeep; and staying up to date on water rescue, CPR, and first aid skills.

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  Tidewater Stage

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Choreographer

  Choreographer for Tidewater Stage's summer production of Pump Boys and Dinettes

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  Regent University Theatre

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Dialect Coach

  Dialect coaching in British RP, Cockney, and Italian for Regent University Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap.

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  Virginia Musical Theatre

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  Performer

  Gypsy - Hollywood Blonde, Ensemble

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  Shakespeare in the Valley, Theatre Under the Stars

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Performer

  Twelfth Night - Feste, Antonia, Flautist (Mark Manette, Dir)Two Gentlemen of Verona (Original Practice) - Panthina, Elgamour, Outlaw 2, Musician (Mark Manette, Dir)Youth Stage Combat Camp Instructor/Choreographer (Donna Devlin, Dir)

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  I J Cann's American Grille

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Waitress

  As part of the wait staff at I J Cann's, Suzy acts as an ambassador between the customers and kitchen, ensuring that the customer's experience is the best possible.

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  Americana Theatre

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Performer

  Patty Simcox in Grease the MusicalSet designer/scenic artist for Seussical, Jr.

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  Happily Ever Laughter VA

  Oct 2016 - now

  Character Performer

  As a character performer, Suzy adopts the likeness and personality of the character to the best of her ability. It is her goal to make recipients of Happily Ever Laughter parties feel loved and important. Most of all, she brings magic and fun to each visit, whether as a princess or a liaison of the company.

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  Drama Kids International

  Feb 2017 - now

  Teacher
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  NextStop Theatre Company

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Performer

  Performed as Gloria, the American flight attendant, in NextStop's production of 'Boeing Boeing.' 'Boeing Boeing' is a 1960's farce about a man who is simultaneously engaged to three flight attendants, and the one fateful night when they all come into town at the same time.

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  Nextstop Theatre Company

  Jul 2017 - now

  I am co-directing a professional children's production of 'The Wizard of Oz' at Nextstop Theatre Company. During the summer, I taught or helped teach several summer theatre adventure camps, including Improv, Comedy, and Animal Adventures.

  • Director

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Teaching Artist

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Compass Rose Theater

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Performer

  I performed as Clarice, a well born Parisian and love interest of the main character, in Pierre Corneille's 'The Liar.'

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  Synetic Theater

  Oct 2017 - now

  Performer

  Currently I am performing as Slightly, a lost kid, in Synetic Theatre's 'The Adventures of Peter Pan' during the student matinees.