Chelsea Merritt
Actress/Singer/Performing Arts for Special Needs
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TIGER Theatre Emily Plymouth State Uni.
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25th Annual...Spelling Bee Logainne Derryfield Reperatory Theatre
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A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum Philia Plymouth State Uni.
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Dracula Vixen Plymouth State Uni.
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Seussical Gertrude Derryfield Repertory Theatre
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Avenue Q Kate Plymouth State Uni.
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Oliver Charlotte NH Edu.Theatre Collaborative
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Les Mis. Ensemble/Soloist Plymouth State Uni.
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The Drowsy Chaperone Kitty Plymouth State Uni.
Skills
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Puppetry
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Intermediate Sign Language
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Dialects (Southern, High British, French, Irish, Brooklyn)
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Basic Comedia Style/Mask Work
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Basic Stage Combat
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Martial Arts Training
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Can Dance in Heels
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Soft Shoe and Hoofing Tap Training
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Hair Styling and Cosmetic Skills/Make-up Design
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Basic Costume Construction
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Rap Recitation
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Whistling
RESUME
Height: 5'6''
Hair: Red
Eyes: Blue
Voice: Soprano
Performance
Experience
Voice: 11 years (Gary Sullivan, Mary-Beth Lee, Amanda Munton, Emily Jaworski)
Dance: Jazz (7 years), Tap (7 years), Modern (5 years) , Hip-Hop (5 years), Ballet (4 years), Basic Pointe (1 year)
Acting: Brian Stevenson, Beth Daily, Morgan Murphy, Robin Marcotte, Fran Page
Training​
Education
Master of Education: Elementary Education, K-6 Teacher Certification
Plymouth State University
Graduating Spring 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts for Special Needs: Interdiscicplinary Studies
Cum Laude
Plymouth State University
2011-2015
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Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Major:
As an IS student I crafted my own major, which I titled Performing Arts for Special Needs. The focus of my program was to share my passion and love of performing arts through advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
I received in-depth training in the disciplines of music, theatre, dance, and special education while enrolled at Plymouth State. Working as an IS major enabled me to hone my technical performance skills while learning how to serve others with special needs.
To learn more about my endeavors in Integrated Arts Management, please feel free to visit the "Integrated Arts Management" page.
Awards and Experiences
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Interdisciplinary Studies Graduating Senior Award Recipient
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Outstanding Top 20 Senior Award Recipient
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Plymouth State All Female A Cappella, Mixed Emotions-Member and Assistant Business Director
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Berklee Jazz Festical Superior Musicianship Award