School of Theatre Arts and Dance
College of Performing and Visual Arts
MFA in Acting, Temple University
BFA in Musical Theatre, Ithaca College
Certificate of Teaching, MICHA-The Michael Chekhov Association
Teaching in Higher Education Certificate, Temple University
Assistant Professor-Acting Specialist, School of Theatre Arts and Dance, University of Northern Colorado-CO 2017-Present
Visiting Assistant Professor Theatre/Musical Theatre, West Chester University-PA 2014-2015
Visiting Assistant Professor Theatre/Musical Theatre/Voice & Speech, Rowan University-NJ 2011-2013
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre/Musical Theatre: Rider University-NJ, Temple University-PA, Rowan University-NJ, West Chester University-PA 2013-2017
In addition to course teaching, Rebecca directed college level production musicals, cabarets and special performances, worked as a dialect/voice coach and in casting. She gives private acting and performance workshops for groups and individuals, and coaches students privately for auditions. Prior to joining academia, Rebecca called New York City home for almost 15 years and enjoyed an extensive performance career, crossing the country in a National Tour of Guys and Dolls, originating roles in Off-Broadway musicals, such as Zombie Prom (original CD cast recording), and appearing in numerous productions for LORT/regional stages all around the country. She has worked with leading industry professionals, including: Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Bob Balaban (on the Comedy Central-TV Show “Strangers with Candy”), with Kristen Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell in a live concert event, the workshop of Zombie Prom, and through ASTEP.org, and with scads more phenomenal creative artists. Her most recent performance credit is as Mrs. Carol Strong in LTR’s production of Catch Me If You Can. Rebecca is an active member of MICHA-The Michael Chekhov Association and served as MICHA’s Production Manager and Memberships Liaison from 2013-2019. She is also a member of The National Alliance of Acting Teachers, and currently serves as its Newsletter Editor.
Memberships: Actors Equity Association, VASTA, MICHA-The Michael Chekhov Association, and Artists Striving to End Poverty
The Michael Chekhov Technique, Linklater Technique, Dialects, Musical Theatre, Piano and Guitar, Singing and Songwriting
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