CHRISTINA S. RICKS
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Youth Acting Teacher with expertise in creative direction and classroom management, leveraging experience at renowned institutions to develop engaging performances for diverse audiences. Skilled in integrating acting techniques such as Meisner training and enhancing youth engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Aftercare employee
Utopian Academy for the arts at Trilith
Fayetteville, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Worked as a substitute teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades classes
- Led creative writing and acting activities/assisted in the Media Arts Class
- Led creative learning groups during Utopian's after care program.
- Collaborated with faculty to support students' artistic development and academic success.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Teaching Assistant
Alliance Theatre
Atlanta, GA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted lead instructors in curriculum development and classroom management
- Facilitated communication between students, and parents to enhance learning experience
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning.
Youth Acting Coach/ After school specialist
I Beat A.L.L youth center
Tyrone, GA
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Worked closely with a music director to produce a successful original christmas musical In December 2024
- Communicated with parents in person and via telephone to discuss the welfare of their child during the rehearsal process
- Conducted engaging acting classes four days a week for 20+ students aged 5-13, focusing on character development and performance skills.
- Wrote and directed an original Christmas show featuring over 20 performers in singing, dancing, and acting, with an audience of 150 attendees.
- Collaborated with a choreographer to integrate contemporary dance routines into acting performances for youth productions.
- Wrote and directed a successful showcase titled SHINE in June 2025 with a standing room only audience
- Directed 20 students aged 5-16 over five months of rehearsals, resulting in a well-attended school production with positive feedback from parents and teachers.
Assistant Stage Manager/Apprentice/ Front of house employee
Horizon Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated communication among a cast of 10+ actors and engaged over 100 audience members during each performance, enhancing the overall theater experience.
- Performed the curtain speech for multiple shows to audiences of 200
- Developed and implemented crowd engagement strategies, increasing pre-show audience interaction by 30% through interactive activities.
- Sold merchandise for Madeline's Christmas TYA production, handling over $500 in transactions and ensuring accurate payment processing.
- Organized and prepared over 50 props and scenery elements for each performance, ensuring a smooth stage setup for 10+ productions.
- Assisted in cue execution during performances, maintaining smooth transitions between scenes.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by maintaining proper backstage protocols and procedures.
- Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
- Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
Assistant Stage Manager
Outfront Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Alerted actors before performances and coordinated communication among cast and crew using call sheets and direct messaging.
- Moved scenery and props for each theatrical production, ensuring smooth transitions pre-show and post-show.
- Cleaned and reorganized props and equipment for over 5 theatrical productions, improving workspace efficiency and accessibility for cast and crew.
Young Playwrights Festival Intern
Horizon Theatre Company
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed the setup and disposal of daily meals for groups of up to 50 participants and took detailed notes during daily meetings.
- Responsible for talking with industry professionals during the festival
- Created fundraising events, managed and established a social media team, organized the annual ball that raised over $1,000 for the organization as a whole, and emailed over 100 students each month to advertise and inform.
- Organized and displayed 50+ files and papers daily for performance projects.
Playwright
The Columbus Museum
Columbus, GA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with the Columbus Museum programs manager to develop a script to be shown in front of thousands during the relaunch of the museum
- Found creative and unique ways to execute the programs managers vision to museum attendees
- Used Google docs and Microsoft outlook for communication with employers
- Revised written scripts and worked closely with the executive staff of the Columbus Museum
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance,
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2024
Creative writing minor - undefined
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2024
Skills
- Google software
- Google docs, Google slides, and google drive
- Creative Direction
- Acting Techniques/Meisner trained actress
- Youth Engagement
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Lessac voice training
- Planning acting/writing based lessons
- Writing Scripts: Theatre & Film
- Directing children's shows
- Planning productions
Accomplishments
- Served as Events Coordinator for Alpha Psi Omega. National Theatre Honor Society and Created fundraising events,
Managed and established a social
media team, organized the annual
ball that raised over $1,000 for the
organization as a whole, and
emailed over 100 students each
month to advertise and inform. - Received 2 Carson McCullers Literary Awards: Playwriting & Screenwriting.
- Wrote, Directed, and Produced 3 successful Children's shows
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Alliance Theatre
04.2026 - 07.2026
Substitute Teacher/Aftercare employee
Utopian Academy for the arts at Trilith
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Stage Manager
Outfront Theatre Company
01.2025 - 05.2025
Youth Acting Coach/ After school specialist
I Beat A.L.L youth center
08.2024 - 05.2026
Assistant Stage Manager/Apprentice/ Front of house employee
Horizon Theatre Company
06.2024 - 12.2025
Young Playwrights Festival Intern
Horizon Theatre Company
05.2024 - 06.2024
Playwright
The Columbus Museum
05.2023 - 06.2023
Creative writing minor - undefined
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance,
Columbus State University