Teri Noaeill (Christ)
Battle Creek
Summary
Executive Director with a proven track record at What A Do Theatre, excelling in community engagement and program management. Spearheaded innovative programming and strategic partnerships, enhancing local arts initiatives. Adept in budgeting and financial management, while fostering creativity and collaboration among artists and staff to drive impactful theatre experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director/Artistic Director
What A Do Theatre
11.2018 - Current
- Lead and oversee all theatre operations, programming, and community partnerships.
- Develop and implement policies, budgets, contracts, and production schedules.
- Recruit, hire, and mentor local artists and staff to meet community needs.
- Manage grant writing, bookkeeping, and organizational communications.
- Direct productions and ensure the successful execution of all programming.
Artistic Director
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
02.2020 - Current
- Lead artistic vision and direction for diverse projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop and managed comprehensive programming schedules to enhance community engagement.
- Collaborate with private lesson instructors to execute innovative creative concepts for the Community Music School.
Early Childhood Music Teacher
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
01.2014 - Current
- Teach music to children ages 0–5 using Gordon Music Learning Theory.
- Engage students through singing, rhythm, and pitch pattern activities.
- Introduce instruments and movement to foster early musical development.
Disney Musicals in School Teaching Artist
Wharton Institute for Arts and Creativity
10.2019 - Current
- Train under Wharton to develop strategies that are implemented at our residency sites.
- Partner with public school teachers and staff to establish sustainable musical theatre programs.
- Implement Disney Musicals in Schools curriculum through in-class instruction and collaboration.
Sutton Foster Awards Adjudicator
Wharton Institute for Arts and Creativity
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate high school theatre productions across Michigan, offering feedback to strengthen school arts programming.
- Collaborate with fellow adjudicators to recognize excellence and nominate talented student performers.
- Contribute to the annual Sutton Foster Awards, advancing and celebrating young musical theatre artists.
House Manager
Miller Auditorium
09.2014 - 03.2020
Teaching Artist
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
10.2014 - 07.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Lakeview School District
09.2013 - 07.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2011
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Battle Creek06-2006
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Program leadership
- Innovation and creativity
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified
- TIPS Certified (Bartending)
- Naui Scuba Diver Certification
Timeline
Sutton Foster Awards Adjudicator
Wharton Institute for Arts and Creativity
09.2022 - Current
Artistic Director
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
02.2020 - Current
Disney Musicals in School Teaching Artist
Wharton Institute for Arts and Creativity
10.2019 - Current
Executive Director/Artistic Director
What A Do Theatre
11.2018 - Current
Teaching Artist
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
10.2014 - 07.2018
House Manager
Miller Auditorium
09.2014 - 03.2020
Early Childhood Music Teacher
The Music Center of South Central Michigan
01.2014 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Lakeview School District
09.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Awards
- Beginner's Diploma in Intimacy Education through Theatrical Intimacy Education (September 2025)
- Lakeview School District- Outstanding Young Alumni Award (September 2024)
- Michigan Arts and Culture Council 2024 Rising Leaders Cohort
Awards
- Theatre Intimacy Education Beginners Diploma (September 2025)
- Lakeview School District- Outstanding Young Alumni Award (September 2024)
- Michigan Arts and Culture Council 2024 Rising Leaders Cohort
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