- Acting and Theater
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills Particularly with the annual Hollywood Fringe Festival
- Historical Exploration
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- YouTube video essays and short form TikToks on the subject of Musical Theatre History
- Artistic Director of theatre company, The Unknown Artists
Emily Clark
Pasadena
Summary
Highly attuned educator with nearly 20 years of experience teaching the performing arts looking to move into a new field after acquiring a masters degree in the field of American Musical Theatre History. Eager to teach the subject to collegiate students working towards a BA or BFA in theatre arts, or a cultural history course for BA or MA students in the department of history. Looking to develop professional skills in a collegiate setting and develop an exciting curriculum utilizing research and/or performance based assessments. Uniquely qualified thanks to a background as educator, performer, historian, and theatre artist.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spring Musical Director
Pasadena High School
08.2021 - Current
- Director and Music Director of the Spring Musical production. Anywhere from 20-30 students in the cast, full orchestra and tech crew run by students (9th-12th grade).
- Responsible for leading 3-4 months of after school rehearsals with high school students, working as both director and music director.
- Mentored students in vocal techniques, enhancing individual performance skills and confidence.
Performing Arts Teacher
Sierra Madre Middle School
08.2008 - Current
- Instruction students, grades 6th-8th, in choral music, drama, and musical theatre.
- Responsible for directing multiple productions throughout the school year, including a play, musical, multiple choir concerts, a variety show, and many holiday themed performances.
- Instruction in basic music theory and vocal dynamics for choir and musical theatre students.
- Director of Drama Class with instruction in the fundamentals of drama, as well as scene and monologue study.
- Responsible for two after school clubs - Glee Club and Drama Club - covering the subjects covered in musical theatre and drama classes.
- Responsible for acquiring and printing sheet music and scripts, as well as production rights.
- Director and Music Director for all productions.
- Responsible for choir’s involvement in the annual All District Choral Concert in the Pasadena Unified School District.
Pasadena Musical Theatre Program
Pasadena Educational Foundation
06.2008 - 07.2025
- Director of students grades 4th-9th for 5 weeks every summer.
- Responsible for education in fundamentals of drama, music education, as well as casting and rehearsals.
- Instruction in the musical theatre history surrounding the theme of the summer production.
- Summer program culminates with a final performance of a musical revue for an audience.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Performing Arts Teacher
Sierra Madre Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2023
- Director for six assemblies per school year, one grade level per assembly (grades K-5).
- Responsible for instructing an entire grade level in the Visual-Performing Arts theme of the show, culminating in a performance for school and families.
- Other roles include teaching music, developing choreography, staging actors, and providing teachers with music and lyrics, often adapted for the younger ages.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate performing arts into interdisciplinary curricula.
Musical Theatre Teacher
California School for the Arts (San Gabriel Valley)
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Instructor for 9th grade musical theatre majors in two classes: Musical Theatre Repertoire and Musical Theatre History.
- Responsible for teaching students how to act a song, properly vocalize, and select appropriate songs for their book.
- Instruction on the over 100 years of musical theatre history and how it applies to the business today. Incorporated quizzes as well as projects that tapped into the students’ creativity.
Music Director
Monrovia High School
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Vocal Direction for high school’s Spring Musicals (Godspell, Spamalot, Urinetown), and one cabaret showcase with Broadway’s Susan Egan.
- Responsible for 4 weeks of music rehearsals with students, teaching the music from the show, and adjusting as needed for their skill level.
- Making cuts and adjustments in the score, and relaying that info to the pit orchestra and conductor.
Education
Master of Arts - History
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History, Theatre
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2004
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles County High School For The Arts
Los Angeles, CA06-2000
Skills
- Expertise on an artistic subject (musical theatre) from an academic perspective (department of history)
- Strong research skills
- Online teaching
- Oral history techniques
- In-depth subject expertise
- Primary source analysis (musical theatre works)
- Multimedia presentations
- Student engagement
- Curriculum and assessments adaptable based on department Can approach the subject of Musical Theatre History for cultural historians or for theatre BA/BFA students
- Script analysis
- Theatre history
Certification
- Career Technical Education Credential - Arts, Media and Entertainment (2023)
Interests
Timeline
Spring Musical Director
Pasadena High School
08.2021 - Current
Musical Theatre Teacher
California School for the Arts (San Gabriel Valley)
08.2017 - 06.2019
Music Director
Monrovia High School
01.2015 - 03.2017
Performing Arts Teacher
Sierra Madre Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2023
Performing Arts Teacher
Sierra Madre Middle School
08.2008 - Current
Pasadena Musical Theatre Program
Pasadena Educational Foundation
06.2008 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - History
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - History, Theatre
University of California, Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles County High School For The Arts