Maranda Donaldson

• Lead groups of 10-12 campers through interactive storytelling and role playing.
• Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
• Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
• Ages 6-13

• Directed singers in vocal warm-up exercises before performances or recordings.
• Instructed theatre students in acting and improvisational techniques.
• Provided guidance to student actors on their character development.
• Worked with faculty members to coordinate teaching strategies for theater classes.

Musical Director, Assistant Stage Director

• Taught all music and dance performance pieces for productions of “The Sneetches” and “The Lion King”
• Coordinated with musical talent to ensure succesful execution of projects.
• Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
• Ages 7-13

• Light and Sound Tech

Ran the light board for the musical production of ‘Snoopy’ and “The Vagina Monologues’ and seasonal dance performances.

• Actress

Performed as a supporting Actress in the Musical productions of ‘Nymph Errant’, “ and Nickel and Dimed”

• Singer

Performed in seasonal performances of the Russell Sage Community Choir

• Dancer

Performed as a singer and dancer in seasonal talent showcases.

• Directing Intern

Worked one-on-one with Director John McGuire to develop stage directing skills.

• Created lesson plans, teaching materials, to support students in playwriting.
• Coached actors on techniques to create believable characters and performances.
• Led theatre games.
• Ages 7-13

• Danced in the chorus line in RPI’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’

• Made regular appearances on the Grand Ole Opry as a performing member of the Melvin Sloan Square Dance Team
• Attended rehearsals regularly to refine skills and practice with the rest of the cast.
• Communicated effectively with other dancers to ensure smooth transitions between moves.

• Scheduled rehearsals and performances for cast and crew members.
• Provided guidance on staging and blocking of scenes to directors and actors.
• Developed educational programs related to theater arts for students.
• Communicated approach, characterization and movement for scenes to minimize rehearsals and takes.
• Ages 10-18

• Frequently sat in with the House Band as a Fiddler and Singer.

• Singer and Dancer

Sang and Danced as a performer in the Springfield High School Competition Show Choir.

• Actress

Played the role of Peppermint Patty in the SHS production of ‘Snoopy!” the musical.

• Talent Show Performer

Played fiddle and danced in the SHS talent showcase