MARISA REBELO

Acushnet, MA
508-642-0949 ● marisarebelo97@gmail.com

Excellent Communicator Organizational Skills Detailed Orientated

Exceptional Interpersonal Skills Critical and Imaginative Thinker Leadership Skills

Knowledge in the following areas:

Well-rounded professional in all areas of the performing arts, including but not limited to acting, vocal
performance, dance and movement, directing, choreography, musical direction, and technical theatre
Diversity & Inclusion: Skilled in working in diverse professional environments where respect and inclusion of
each individual is paramount.

Efficient, organized, and determined leader who values the importance of an arts education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DISNEY IN SCHOOLS TEACHING ARTIST, Providence, RI January 2020 - Present

Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
Working closely with the Department of Education and Outreach at PPAC, as well as the Walt Disney
Company, to create sustainable theatre education programs in underserved low-income elementary schools

● Implementing a 17-week long program for a team of elementary school teachers to produce a full-length
Disney children’s musical within their school
● Training teachers in the areas of directing, choreography, stage management and music direction
● Introducing theatrical arts to a diverse population of students, grades 3 -5, in weekly rehearsals
● Cultivating an encouraging and supportive environment to ensure the continuation of a theatre
program in each school for generations of students to come
● Scripting, creating and producing training video content for teachers in the midst of COVID-19

MUSICAL THEATRE/ACTING INSTRUCTOR, New Bedford, MA September 2020 - June 2021

Stage Artistry Studios
Under the guidance of the Studio Director, taught musical theatre and acting classes to students ages 5 - 18
● Managing multiple classes a week for a variety of students in a pre-professional training program
● Creating and implementing daily lesson plans that provide a well-rounded theatre education
● Ensuring the safety and well-being of each student while promoting healthy performance habits

DRAMA ADVISOR, Rehoboth, MA November 2019 - March 2020

Beckwith Middle School
Managed and oversaw the Drama Program of 50+ students, grades 5 - 8, at Beckwith Middle School

● Directing and Choreographing a musical of over 50 students, grades 5 - 8

● Creating and implementing a weekly rehearsal schedule to successfully mount a full-scale production
● Leading a team of staff and parent volunteers in delegating tasks such as costume design, box office
sales, set and lighting design, music direction, and marketing
● Developing the performance skills of each student, as well as skills in collaboration, problem-solving,
and communication

EDUCATION

Rhode Island College (3.94 GPA), Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre

Massachusetts Educator License in Theatre, All Levels (#515419)