Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic
Krystal Hall

Krystal Hall

Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Dedicated professional in the performing arts and student support space with a strong emphasis on advocacy and mentorship. Demonstrated success in increasing participation and fostering belonging among students of color. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills, contributing to overall student success. Committed to cultivating inclusive environments that empower all students to realize their potential.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Theater Director & Producer

Dieruff High School
Allentown , PA
08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to coordinate auditions, casting, rehearsal schedules, and student outreach.
  • Supported program visibility through community partnerships, social media promotion, and school-wide performance events.
  • Recruited and mentored students across performance programs; supported retention through relationship building and personalized feedback.
  • Coordinated parent communications, promotional materials, and enrollment outreach using Canva and Google Workspace tools.
  • Directed & Assistant Directed & Stage Managed Productions

Acting Teacher/Musical Theater Teacher

Acting Out! Theater in Westfield
Westfield, NJ
06.2024 - Current
  • Taught acting and scene study, to pre-K through college- aged students
  • Provided guidance on the basics of voice training + acting through song
  • Taught and choreographed Musical Theater dance routines & fundamentals
  • Aided in the development and execution of diverse Acting and Musical Theater showcases and performances

Performing Arts Teacher (Drama) Teacher

KIPP New Jersey
Newark, NJ
07.2023 - 06.2026
  • Designed and implemented a full performing arts curriculum for over 400 students..
  • Directed and produced original musical theatre performances, coordinating logistics, marketing, and community engagement.
  • Organized student showcases, auditions, and workshops to increase arts participation.
  • Advised students and families on arts education pathways, aligning academic and artistic goals.

Lead Teaching Artist

Touchstone Theatre
Bethlehem, PA
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Led arts-education programs and community workshops, facilitating access to arts training for underrepresented groups.
  • Delivered outreach presentations and coordinated performance-based community events.

Project Lead & Director – Grad Creative Projects

Moravian University / Touchstone Theatre
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 04.2023

The Colorism Project (Director, Playwright, Producer).

  • Conceived, wrote, directed, and produced an original devised narrative choreopoem exploring how colorism and racialized beauty standards impact Black identity within the Lehigh Valley community.
  • Conducted regional research and community story-sharing sessions; transformed qualitative data into performative storytelling rooted in Black and Caribbean cultural traditions.
  • Managed all aspects of production — from creative development and casting to budgeting, space coordination, marketing, and post-show community talkbacks.
  • Premiered to a sold-out audience at Moravian University’s Black Box Theatre, which is recognized for its cultural impact and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Perfect Illusion (Director, Playwright, Producer).

  • Developed and directed a traditional narrative choreopoem based on a true story, exploring access to mental health care within Black and Caribbean single-parent households.
  • Oversaw project planning, timelines, rehearsal schedules, and marketing; collaborated with designers, musicians, and technical staff to realize a fully staged production.
  • Facilitated post-performance discussions focused on representation, stigma, and healing within communities of color.
  • Delivered the final production to public audiences, integrating academic research with performance creation and community engagement.

Library Receptionist Assistant

Muhlenberg College Memorial library
Allentown, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
  • Learned and am familiar
  • with the Dewey decimal system.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Made copies of reference materials for patrons and processed associated fees.
  • Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
  • Researched questions and concerns from customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient customer service and resource accessibility.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Performance Creation

Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University
Bethlehem
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Acting, Minor in Dance

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
  • Strong customer service
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Creativity and artistic expression
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Independence and persistence
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Mentoring undergraduate students
  • Strong Canva expert
  • Strong Microsoft Word Suite expert
  • Relationship building
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving
  • Dedicated team player
  • Social media and promotions

Affiliations

  • NJ Provisional Charter CE Certification: Endorsement: Teacher of Theater - 2025

Timeline

Assistant Theater Director & Producer

Dieruff High School
08.2025 - Current

Acting Teacher/Musical Theater Teacher

Acting Out! Theater in Westfield
06.2024 - Current

Performing Arts Teacher (Drama) Teacher

KIPP New Jersey
07.2023 - 06.2026

Lead Teaching Artist

Touchstone Theatre
09.2021 - 07.2023

Project Lead & Director – Grad Creative Projects

Moravian University / Touchstone Theatre
08.2021 - 04.2023

Library Receptionist Assistant

Muhlenberg College Memorial library
08.2017 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Acting, Minor in Dance

Muhlenberg College

Master of Fine Arts - Performance Creation

Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University
Krystal Hall