Director / Choreographer
Shows / Awards and Nominations
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May 2013 - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Producer / Director /Choreographer) November 2013 - Almost, Maine (Producer / Director) March 2014 - You Can't Take It With You (Producer /Director) November 2014 - All In The Timing (Producer / Director)
March 2017 - Annie (Director)
November 2021 - Letters to Sala (Producer / Director)
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Bringing a story to life on stage is the most thrilling part of my job.” Production DocumentariesProduction PhotosPlaybills |
Personal StatementSince the age of three, I have always loved to perform and never in my wildest dreams did I realize that the art of visual storytelling would become my life. From performing in school productions to filming national television commercials, my love for theatre and film extended far beyond being a performer. Throughout my dance training I was given opportunities to choreograph local community theatre productions as well as high school productions. As I trained in college as a director, I began to explore filmmaking and directing for the stage. I fell in love with casting and anything involved with being creative. While at UCLA, I began to student teach and fell in love with education and being able to inspire others the way I was inspired by the arts at such a young age. I chose to enter educational theatre because I love to learn new and innovating things and I’m extremely passionate about sharing my knowledge and years of industry training with others. Yet, one of the most beneficial parts of teaching educational theatre is that there is still room for my self-expression and an outlet to continue sharing stories with audiences through directing theatrical productions. I have figured out a way to also incorporate film into my productions so I can fulfill that creative need as well. What is extremely special about being a theatre educator is that I can play a significant role in guiding students’ personal growth and development as well as their academic achievements. Through theatre students can gain confidence within themselves and learn practical problem-solving skills that they can use and apply to any future job. My goal is to always encourage personal growth in my students and hopefully I can guide the next generation of young leaders and performers to go out and make a difference in the world. Theatre allows students to have fun while learning, it can teach students the value of collaboration and cooperation because theatre is a team effort. I strive as an educator to create a safe, supportive environment where students can creatively express themselves and learn more about themselves and others. |
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Master's Thesis
Educator
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College of the Desert - Adjunct Professor (Theatre)
2016-Present Teach an Introduction to Theatre dual-enrollment class for the college in conjunction with Palm Springs High School. Maintain class website and attend trainings for the college. Serve as a member of the film school’s advisory committee as they look to expand and grow their program to include high school students working alongside community college film students. Palm Springs High School - Department Chair for the Performing Arts / Theatre Director / Family Engagement Teacher Advisory / Former Head Cheer Coach
2013-Present Under the direction of school principal, Michael Ventura (present), Brian Hendra (2018-2021), and Ryan Woll (2018-2013). Teach seven different classes of theatre: Introduction to Theatre, Intermediate Theatre, Advanced Theater, Assistant Directing (Year 1 and Year 2), Stagecraft, and Play Production to students grades nine through twelve. Take on full teaching responsibilities as well as coordinate with the community on the usage of the school's theater facilities. Lead staff department meetings and attend district training meetings as well as leadership team meetings. Manage the school’s theater facilities and operate the school’s sound and lighting boards. Put on ten annual productions a year for the theatre program and work with the performing arts department on the yearly performing arts department musical. Won the Desert Theatre League Award for Directing a Musical in 2018 (Bye Bye Birdie), 2017 (Annie), and 2015 (Fiddler on the Roof). Helped the high school achieve a total of 19 Desert Theatre League awards since teaching at the high school in both performance and technical theatre categories. Serve as director for Troupe #6219 for the International Thespian Society where we have weekly meetings and induct anywhere from 8 to 20 new members each year. Serve as an advisor for our non-profit 501c3 (Palm Springs Youth Theatre Boosters) by holding monthly meetings, coordinating parent and community outreach, and overseeing roles and responsibilities of the board members. Coordinate various fundraisers throughout the year to provide funding for the theatre program as well as student scholarships. Arrange for private theatre workshops and trainings for the students. Developed an internship program for the students to work alongside theatre industry professionals with Dezart Performs and Desert Ensemble Theatre Company. In 2023, I started working for the Parent Engagement Teacher Advisory Board where we collaborate to find solutions on how to engage the families in our school district more with their school site. From 2016-2019 I oversaw entire cheer program and worked closely with the assistant coach throughout the year. Handled all administrative work, ran all practices, designed uniforms, coordinated private summer camps, maintained website and social media accounts. Attended all cheer appearances and performances throughout the year and worked closely with the athletic director. Served as an advisor for the non-profit 501c3 (PSHS Cheer Boosters) by holding monthly meetings, coordinating parent and community outreach, and overseeing roles and responsibilities of the board members. Margarita Middle School - Drama Teacher
2013 Under the direction of school principal, Karen Hayes. Taught two classes of drama, both introduction and advanced theater to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Took on full teaching responsibilities as well as worked with the community on using the school's theater facilities for their various needs and performances. Attended staff department meetings and district training meetings. Managed the school’s theater facilities and operated the school’s sound and lighting boards. Put on two productions for both the advanced (musical—double cast) and beginning drama (two one-act plays) classes. Coordinated fundraisers to fund the theatre program as well as afterschool activities and workshops for the students. |
WEBSITEWEBSITESExamples of WorkStrategic Plan for the ArtsIn January of 2020, a group of over 30 stakeholders from across Riverside County came together to work on a Strategic Plan for Arts Education to guide the efforts of the Riverside County Office of Education for the next five years.
The plan below summarizes the county's vision to promote and expand the arts in three strategic directions. Allyson Boylan was one of those stakeholders. |