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Work History
Education
Skills
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Accolades & Recognition
Training
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Charleszette Tyson-Roe

Actress. Singer. Writer. Director.
Shreveport,LA

Summary

Charismatic, passionate, hard-working artist seeking opportunities to perform within a stage production and/or for a professional film studio. Vastly skilled and ready to work to not only make a name for oneself, but to ensure that producers, directors, and casting agents receive what is expected.

Age: 32 Height: 5'2 Weight: 128Ibs. Eyes: Brown Hair: Black

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Entertainer-Christmas In The Sky

Shreveport Regional Arts Council
Shreveport, LA
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Promoted shows and performances through social media and community interaction.
  • Rehearsed choreographed dance routines to deliver flawless venue performances.
  • Adapted existing pieces as needed for each performance.
  • Performed as entertainer and delivered dynamic, thrilling and engaging performances for guests

Theater Actor-Beautiful, A Carol King Musical

Shreveport Little Theater
Shreveport, LA
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
  • Attended costume fittings and makeup sessions, collaborating with designers to achieve character look.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Received constructive criticism from directors in order to improve performances.

Lead Actress-Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Bossier Parish Community College
Shreveport, LA
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed as the lead, Cinderella.
  • Performed solo and full cast musical arrangements
  • Researched character background and motivation to inform my performance.
  • Communicated effectively with cast members to build team chemistry.
  • Studied and memorized script to learn lines and cues.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Rehearsed for role alone and with fellow actors.
  • Engaged in promotional activities.

Stage Actress-"Speed Dating Tonight!"

Shreveport Opera Company
Shreveport, LA
02.2023 - 02.2023
  • Portrayed four different characters within one opera
  • Sang three solo performances
  • Implemented improvised choreography for a scene
  • Provided some clothing pieces for role

Character Performer

Shreveport Aquarium
Shreveport, LA
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Promotes the spirit of Christmas by portraying one of Santa’s most helpful elves. S.A.S.S.A.F.R.A.S.
  • As Sassy, I inquire about our guests’ Christmas plans & behavior leading up to.
  • Takes pictures of guests with Santa
  • Is understudy to our resident Christmas mermaid

Stage Actress-“The Barber of Seville”

Shreveport Opera Company
Shreveport, LA
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Performed pantomime
  • Portrayed towns folk & soldiers

Stage Actress- “STONEFACE”

Strauss Theatre Center
Monroe, LA
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Learned script, both given role and others
  • Performed numerous evenings
  • Learned/performed stunt work
  • Learned/performed some tech work

Stage Actress-"The Odd Couple: Female Version"

Strauss Theatre Center
Monroe, LA
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Memorized the script/dialogue.
  • Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for the character.
  • Researched role to learn traits, mannerisms, accents and other key features of the character.
  • Gave a press interview for show.

Lead Singer- Christmas Cantata 2021

Tawanna James
Monroe, LA
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed as a lead singer w/ choir; learned specific song to sing w/ accompaniments.

Choir Singer- Juneteenth Celebration 2021

Tawanna James
Monroe, LA
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Learned & sang gospel/old negro spiritual selections

Singer-Short Film: "Freedom" **scene(s) Deleted**

Hazel Pictures Productions
Monroe, LA
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Sang a selected piece by the writer/director
  • Shot scene(s) and sang (w/ no accompaniment at same time for film

Soloist- "A Night of Unlimited Worship & Praise"

Tawanna James
Monroe, LA
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Learned song in a week/ performed as a guest artist

Choir Singer/lead Singer-Christmas Cantata 2019

Tawanna James
Monroe, LA
12.2019 - 12.2019
  • Learned/sang Christmas-centered songs

Director/Writer/Voice Actor- Local Commercial

Transitions Counseling and Development Center
Monroe, LA
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Directed, wrote for, and voice acted in two commercials for local mental health facility
  • Worked with local/non-local talent
  • Completed commercial with non-local talent only using social media and email

Rapper/Writer/Director-"V.F.M.D" Music Video

Self Employed Services
Monroe, LA
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Songwriter
  • Director
  • Co-Producer
  • Rapper
  • Concept Idealist-Was created to possibly go viral and generate more votes for father, who at the time was apart of a nationwide contest

Movie Extra-"Cowboy & Indiana"

R-Squared Productions
Monroe, LA
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Followed instructions as directed by director
  • Provided own scene worthy costume

Stage Actress/Singer-"They Called Him Coach"

Rev. Roosevelt Wright, Sr.
Monroe, LA
02.2016 - 02.2016
  • Memorized basic script/dialogue.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Rehearsed for role alone and w/ fellow actors.
  • Learned dance sequence.

Stage Actress/Singer-"Orpheus in the Underworld"

University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
10.2014 - 10.2014
  • Memorized basic script/dialogue.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Rehearsed for role alone and w/ fellow actors.

Movie Extra-"New Hope"

R-Squared Productions
Monroe, LA
05.2011 - 05.2011
  • 5am-9pm work day
  • Provided own scene worthy costume
  • Followed directions as instructed

Stage Actress/Singer- "Pecos Bill"

University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
03.2011 - 05.2011
  • Memorized basic script/dialogue
  • Increased show interest and participation through effective audience engagement and interaction.
  • Performed production at various area schools and establishments

Stage Actress/Singer-"Big River"

Strauss Youth Academy For The Arts
Monroe, LA
03.2006 - 07.2006
  • Memorized basic script/dialogue.
  • Rehearsed for role alone and w/ fellow actors.
  • Supported main actors and actresses.
  • Learned song to sing as lead

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA

Some College (No Degree) - Vocal Performance

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA

Skills

  • Ability to sing in the following languages: English, Spanish, and Italian
  • Experience in modern dance and partner dance (jitterbug, waltz, salsa, etc) styles
  • Great public speaker
  • Great a taking direction
  • Works well with others

Additional Information

INSTAGRAM: @zettethegazette

Facebook: Charleszette Tyson-Roe

Accolades & Recognition

  • MAY 2022

Christopher Awards (Strauss Theatre Center)

Best Supporting Actress Nomination for the role of “Mickey” in The Odd Couple: Female Version.

Training

  • July 2022

Masterclass in Acting featuring actor/producer French Stewart (3rd Rock from The Sun, Inspector Gadget 2)

Timeline

Professional Entertainer-Christmas In The Sky

Shreveport Regional Arts Council
12.2024 - 12.2024

Theater Actor-Beautiful, A Carol King Musical

Shreveport Little Theater
07.2024 - 07.2024

Lead Actress-Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Bossier Parish Community College
09.2023 - 10.2023

Stage Actress-"Speed Dating Tonight!"

Shreveport Opera Company
02.2023 - 02.2023

Character Performer

Shreveport Aquarium
11.2022 - 12.2022

Stage Actress-“The Barber of Seville”

Shreveport Opera Company
11.2022 - 11.2022

Stage Actress- “STONEFACE”

Strauss Theatre Center
07.2022 - 07.2022

Stage Actress-"The Odd Couple: Female Version"

Strauss Theatre Center
03.2022 - 03.2022

Lead Singer- Christmas Cantata 2021

Tawanna James
12.2021 - 12.2021

Choir Singer- Juneteenth Celebration 2021

Tawanna James
06.2021 - 06.2021

Singer-Short Film: "Freedom" **scene(s) Deleted**

Hazel Pictures Productions
06.2021 - 06.2021

Soloist- "A Night of Unlimited Worship & Praise"

Tawanna James
06.2021 - 06.2021

Choir Singer/lead Singer-Christmas Cantata 2019

Tawanna James
12.2019 - 12.2019

Director/Writer/Voice Actor- Local Commercial

Transitions Counseling and Development Center
01.2019 - 01.2019

Rapper/Writer/Director-"V.F.M.D" Music Video

Self Employed Services
06.2018 - 06.2018

Movie Extra-"Cowboy & Indiana"

R-Squared Productions
06.2017 - 06.2017

Stage Actress/Singer-"They Called Him Coach"

Rev. Roosevelt Wright, Sr.
02.2016 - 02.2016

Stage Actress/Singer-"Orpheus in the Underworld"

University Of Louisiana At Monroe
10.2014 - 10.2014

Movie Extra-"New Hope"

R-Squared Productions
05.2011 - 05.2011

Stage Actress/Singer- "Pecos Bill"

University Of Louisiana At Monroe
03.2011 - 05.2011

Stage Actress/Singer-"Big River"

Strauss Youth Academy For The Arts
03.2006 - 07.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Some College (No Degree) - Vocal Performance

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Charleszette Tyson-RoeActress. Singer. Writer. Director.