Joanne Fayan, MFA
Arts Department Chair | IB DP Theatre Teacher | MYP Theatre Teacher at St. Andrew's School, Rhode Island- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Consensus Curriculum Teacher Certification
Consenses.orgAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Assessments (virtual workshops) : Director's Notebook, Collaborative Project, Research Presentation, Solo Devised
International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA)Feb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Middle Years Programme - Category 1
International BaccalaureateJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma Programme - Category 1 - Theatre
International BaccalaureateOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Google Certified Educator - Level 1
GoogleJun, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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St. Andrew's School, Rhode Island
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arts Department Chair | IB DP Theatre Teacher | MYP Theatre Teacher
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Jun 2010 - Present
Oversee arts department team of seven, including theatre, music, visual fine arts, visual folk arts, art history, and technical theatre. Responsible for budget management, coaching/mentoring faculty, classroom observations. Supervise and coordinate 11 arts events throughout the academic year. Teach courses in Theatre (3 levels) and Oral Communication for grades 6 - Post-Graduate. Direct two productions per year. Ongoing engagement in professional development.
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Theatre Teacher & Artistic Program Director
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Theatre FacultyArtistic Program Director for ACT@St. Andrew's (ACTSA), on-site programs
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Freelance
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United States
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Co-Founder of WomensWork Theatre Collaborative | Freelance Theatre Artist
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2021
Co-founded an innovative non-profit collaborative geared towards creating artistic opportunities for women Freelance Artist Actor 2020 Broadway World Regional Award Nomination: Best Performer of the Decade Sandra/Madwoman in the Volvo by Sandra Tsing-Loh. WomensWork Theatre Collaborative, March 2020 Lead actor and Co-director Olympe/"The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson, Epic Theatre Co (RI), Feb 2019 "“Joanne Fayan is outstanding as Olympe, whose insecurities come to light as she tries to meet the needs of her friends. Fayan conveys the frustrations of an artist and the pressures which can tear someone apart.”" - Edge Media https://providence.edgemedianetwork.com/entertainment///272303/_review_::_the_revolutionists?fbclid=IwAR2M1Rekk4N4ML-XhRANzZqgqIOZvizqL9nD91P_E11FuO8CW7Gf4e6XaAs "My Left Breast" by Susan Miller, WomensWork Theatre Collaborative (RI), Oct 2018-touring "Skin & Bones" by Laura Neill, The Wilbury Group Theatre (RI) March 2018 New Works Festival Director "Constellations" by Nick Payne, Epic Theatre Co (RI), July 2018 "The interpretation given to “Constellations” by director Joanne Fayan takes things a few steps further to craft an experience that is all-encompassing and even soothing for the audience as the pair bump over life’s rocky patches and manage to find solace and love in the end." - Providence Journal https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180713/review-epic-theatres-constellations-simple-but-intense-love-story Show less
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2nd Story Theatre
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United States
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Entertainment
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Acting Company Member
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Jun 2001 - Jan 2018
Rita, "The Tribute Artist" by Charles Buschexp Jan/Feb 2018Motif Theatre Award Nomination: Best Supporting ActressShirley Valentine, "Shirley Valentine" by Willy RussellMarch/April 2017Motif Theatre Award nomination: Best Female Lead in a Professional ProductionGingy, "Love, Loss and What I Wore" by Nora and Delia EphronMarch 2016Silda Grauman, "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin BaitzMarch/April 2015Judith Bliss, "Hay Fever" by Noel CowardJuly/August 2014Sunny Jacobs, "The Exonerated" by Jessica Blank & Erik JensenJune 2013Barbara Fordham, "August Osage County" by Tracy LettsMarch/April 2012Previous roles include:Mary Dale, "Red Scare on Sunset" by Charles BuschAnnie Sullivan, "The Miracle Worker" by William GibsonMame, "Mame", based on novel by Patrick DennisRegina, "The Little Foxes" by Lillian HellmanPhilaminte, "The Learned Ladies" by MoliereAmanda Wingfield, "For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls" by Christopher Durang Show less
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Communications Director
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Jan 2006 - May 2009
Provided direct support to the Artistic Director and Executive Director.Spearheaded media relations, driving a public relations campaign resulting in national attention. Directed internal communications including schedules, calendars, and event activities.Handled front desk including customer service and sales.Supervised volunteers.Created educational programs and coordinated special events.Promoted from volunteer to full-time staff.
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Associate Director | Independent Artist-Educator
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Jan 1993 - Oct 2009
Designed, implemented, and evaluated outreach, educational and artistic programs with success in working with diverse populations of children and youth. Excelled in working with children with special needs/exceptionalities (mild, moderate and profound). Managed departments including staff supervision, annual budgets, and full-cycle projects and programs. Skilled grant writer; supervised grant implementation and execution. Supervised Public and Media Relations. Built and strengthened relationships with top community leaders to promote business-to-business support of charitable organization. Set department objectives and held ownership for attainment. Promoted from Independent Contractor to full-time staff. Show less
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Adjunct Faculty
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Sep 1997 - May 1998
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND/Dept. of Theatre - Kingston, RI 9/1997-5/1998 Instructor for "Beginning Acting" class. 9/1986-5/1989 Managed an "Introduction to Theatre" class comprised of 250 students and 5 teaching assistants. Co-wrote Student Handbook.Taught classes of 25 or more students. UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND/Dept. of Theatre - Kingston, RI 9/1997-5/1998 Instructor for "Beginning Acting" class. 9/1986-5/1989 Managed an "Introduction to Theatre" class comprised of 250 students and 5 teaching assistants. Co-wrote Student Handbook.Taught classes of 25 or more students.
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Education
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1989 - 1992
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master of Fine Arts, Acting -
1983 - 1988
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting -
1979 - 1983
Barrington High School
HS Diploma, College Preparation Program
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