Susan Scaccia

Experience

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  Mountain View Community School

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2005

  Drama Teacher and Stage Director

  Taught weekly creative drama classes and facilitated student cross curricular theatre arts experiences for students ages 3 - 12.

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  Rutland Youth Theatre

  Jun 2002 - Oct 2009

  Director

  As a Co-Founder, Teacher and Director, I created seasons, directed, and costumed four fully staged productions per year with students ages 3-19. Facilitated workshops and taught classes and created camp experiences for students K- 12.Rutland Youth Theatre was the winner a National Recreation and Park Association's Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Award - 2010.

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  Center Stage Productions

  Nov 2009 - now

  Director

  As Director I am responsible for the overall practical and creative interpretation of the dramatic script or musical score. I have to take into account the budgetary and physical constraints of of the production as well. I am involved with all stages of the process, from the design and pre-production stages and rehearsal, right through to the final performance. Another major part of my responsibilities includes that of Educational Director. I work in partnership with classroom teachers, school administrators, and district-level fine arts coordinators to enhance the arts education experience of all students in the greater Columbia area.I also partner with community–based organizations serving adults and families to promote positive youth development and continuing education programs.I develop and implement the curriculum goals and assessment measures for all studios, workshops, residencies and professional development for teaching artists and educators. Show less

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  Glenforest School

  Aug 2010 - now

  Theatre Arts Teacher

  Teach Creative Drama and Acting Skills to K-12 Students with learning disabilities.