Anna Michaelson
North Sioux City,SD
Summary
Innovative theatre director with over 20 years of experience in directing, script analysis, and rehearsal scheduling. Committed to enhancing audience engagement and delivering compelling performances that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Dakota Valley High School
North Sioux City, SD
01.2004 - 02.2026
- November 2005-Directed, "Annie"
- November 2006- Directed, "A Christmas Carol"
- November 2007- Directed. "The Crucible"
- November 2008- Directed, "Cinderella"
- November 2009- Directed, "The Pink Panther"
- November-2010- Directed.
- November 2011- Directed-"Calamity Jane"
- November 2012- Directed- "12 Angry Men"
- November 2013- Directed- "Get Smart"
- January 2013- Directed- "Property Rites"- one act state advancement
- November 2014- Directed- "Guys and Dolls
- January 2015- Directed- "The Chair Play"- one act-State Superior
- January 2016- Directed- "Tracks"- one act
- January 2017- Directed- "The Lottery"- one act
- January 2018- Directed- "Caution: Politricks"- one act
- January 2019- Directed- "Below the Belt"- one act
- January 2020- Directed- "The 39 Dollar Man"- one act
- January 2021- Directed- "We are Masks" one act
- January 2022- Directed- "The Chair Play" - State Superior
- January 2023- Directed- "Our Place"- State Advancement
- January 2024- Directed- "The Best Play Ever, Guaranteed"
- January 2025- Directed- "Oh, What a Tangled Web"- one act
- January 2026- "Knock, Knock"- one act
Actor
New Stage Players
South Sioux City, Nebraska
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Actor- "Tony and Tina's Wedding"- "Mrs. Vitale"
- Actor- "Murder at the Theatre"- "Anette Chord"
Director
Sioux City Community Theatre
Sioux City, Iowa
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Directed- "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged"
- Directed- "Never too Late"
- Assistant Directed- "The Play that Goes Wrong"
Actor
Sioux City Community Theatre
Sioux City, Iowa
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Actor- "Awesome 80's Prom"- "Patty Lascalso"
- Actor- "The Music Man"- Eulalie McKecknie Shin
- Actor- "Grease"- "Miss Lynch"
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Minnesota- Duluth
Duluth, MN05-1983
Skills
- Directing plays
- Stage production management
- Script analysis
- Casting coordination
- Rehearsal scheduling
- Audience engagement
Languages
German
Limited
Certification
- Certified High School Teacher
- Certified Ambassador of Hope
Accomplishments
- South Dakota Teacher of the Year- 2008
- State Superior One Act Plays- 2X
- Journalism State Sweepstakes Award- 2X
- Audience Chosen Best Actor- "Murder at the Theatre"
Timeline
Actor
New Stage Players
05.2021 - 10.2025
Director
Sioux City Community Theatre
04.2019 - 05.2020
Actor
Sioux City Community Theatre
04.2015 - 05.2019
Director
Dakota Valley High School
01.2004 - 02.2026
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Minnesota- Duluth