Theatre Practitioner
CV
Professional Summary
I'm a physical theatre creator, kinesics specialist, trauma-informed educator, and arts activist. I am here to help individuals unlock and communicate their physical narratives. I work as a consultant to theatre companies, arts programs, and creative organizations for body language awareness and specificity in movement. My focus is to cultivate kinesthetic awareness thereby amplifying empathy with those involved.
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As an entrepreneur and producer, I work to streamline, innovate, and implement policies and structures across the organizations in which I'm involved. I collaborate closely with leadership to define future strategies and create processes to achieve them.
Core values in my work include setting clear intentions, creating an active equitable space, and focusing on a healthy process.
Skills
Micro-Expressions Viewpoints Kinesics Resourceful
Creative Initiatives Movement Engaging Intimacy Direction
Leadership Voice Work Organized Aerial Arts
Public Speaking Producing Collaborative Avant-Garde Project Management
Curriculum Development Stage Combat Multi-Tasking
Transforming a cereal box into a functioning purse
Work Experience
2018-Present
Founder/Owner, Erin Carr Coaching Studio
Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities
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Expanding individuals' comfort zones through movement in order to discover, release and empower their own unique creativity
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Provide tools for organizations, groups, and individuals that guide connection and awareness through work with kinesics, proxemics, and haptics
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Work as a consultant to theatre companies, arts programs, and creative organizations for body language awareness and specificity in movement
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Coach individuals in a one-on-one setting to develop self-assurance in public speaking and enable self-growth
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Build theatre skills for individuals including audition work, character movement, script analysis tools
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Manage business sales, marketing, and structure of the studio
2014-Present
Theatre Professor, Miami University
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Introduce the art of acting by focusing on the development of basic acting skills through improvisation and scene work
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Help students appreciate theatre, as future audience members, by engaging in a hands-on look at theatre production
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Build the connection between theatre arts and business skills with kinesics awareness and ensemble work
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Develop and teach international acting courses online using various technical tools and digital mediums
2020-Present
Administrative Director, various companies
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Overseeing operations of the company and the work of executives
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Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
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Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
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Implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
2017-Present
Movement Consultant & Intimacy Choreographer, various companies
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Facilitate and stage scenes that involve moments of intimacy, including but not limited to moments of sexual tension and physical touch
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Establish means of communication and barriers to ensure a safe creative setting for all involved in the choreographed scenes as well as those in the creative process overall
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Collaborate with the creative team to realize the physical life of piece of work. This includes creating or staging specific moments of movement, incorporating the use of physical language, and introducing methods or practices for individuals or ensemble work.
2011-Present
Teaching Artist, Various Companies
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Work on ensemble-building techniques and devising styles to cultivate self-confidence and increase emotional intelligence
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Provide opportunities for professional development in movement-based theatre
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Spark creativity using somatic and theatrical exercises when working with adults with disabilities
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Engage the community through live, immersive, and interactive performance pieces
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Introduce students & educators to original movement and physical acting techniques
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Encourage creativity & healing through the art of movement & imaginative play
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Current companies include: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Pones Inc.,
Education Theatre Association, Community Arts Initiative, Teaching Artist Alliance
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2005-2009
New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Acting Performance: Experimental Theatre Wing
2019-2021
Northern Kentucky University - Haile College of Business
Master of Business Administration - Focus in Entrepreneurship
Micro-Credential: Business Management Decision Making
Expected 2025
University of Hartford
Master of Science - Organizational Psychology
Expected 2024
iNLP Center
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Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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Certification in Life Coach Work
Additional Certifications & Residencies
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Mental Health Aid for Adults - Certification
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Adv. Actor/Combatant - Society of American Fight Directors
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ARTS OASIS - International Residency for Performers in Italy
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THEATRICAL INTIMACY EDUCATION - continued development
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INTIMACY DIRECTORS & CHOREOGRAPHERS - continued development
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ACROBATICS OF THE HEART - Psychophysical Theatre Residency
Education & Training
Achievements
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New York University's President's Award, 2009
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2018 Grant Recipient from the National Endowment of the Arts
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2020 Recipient of the Hermes Creative Gold Award for Video Fundraising
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Board Member for the Educational Theatre Association
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Micro-Credential in Business Management Decision Making, NKU