Christie Kerr

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• Kerr, C. (2021. Director/Choreographer for BEEHIVE**. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL.
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  I was contracted to Direct and Choreograph the professional production of BEEHIVE at the historical theatre, Circa '21 Playhouse in Rock Island, IL. This is a prestigious professional theatre in the Quad Cities of IL. Due to the pandemic, the schedule was changed and I was no longer able to do the production. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2021. Director/Choreographer for CRAZY FOR YOU**. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL.
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  I was under contract to Direct and Choreograph the professional production of CRAZY FOR YOU at the Equity theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL. This is a prestigious summer stock theatre outside of Chicago. This was cancelled in 2020 and moved to 2021 where they were still not able to hold shows due to Actors Equity guidelines. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2021. Encore: IT DON'T MEAN A THING-The Songs of Duke Ellington (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T.. Outdoor stage.
• Kerr, C. (2021. Encore: THE BEST IS YET TO COME-The songs of Cy Coleman (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre.
• Kerr, C. (2021. INTO THE WOODS-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre.
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  Served as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of INTO THE WOODS
• Kerr, C. (2020. BRIGHT STAR**. A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Was scheduled to work as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of BRIGHT STAR. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2020. Choreographer for GODSPELL**. Cedar Summerstock-Osage, IA. Cedar Summerstock-Osage, IA.
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  I was under contract to choreograph the professional production of GODSPELL at Cedar Summerstock in Osage, IA. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2020. Choreographer for KINKY BOOTS. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL.
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  I choreographed the professional production of KINKY BOOTS at the historical theatre, Circa '21 Playhouse in Rock Island, IL. This is a prestigious professional theatre in the Quad Cities of IL where I was able to work with very strong performers. The show received rave reviews.
• Kerr, C. (2020. Director/Choreographer for A CHRISTMAS STORY**. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL. Circa '21 Playhouse--Rock Island, IL.
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  I was contracted to Direct and Choreograph the professional production of A CHRISTMAS STORY at the historical theatre, Circa '21 Playhouse in Rock Island, IL. This is a prestigious professional theatre in the Quad Cities of IL. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2020. Director/Choreographer for CRAZY FOR YOU**. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL.
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  I was under contract to Direct and Choreograph the professional production of CRAZY FOR YOU at the Equity theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL. This is a prestigious summer stock theatre outside of Chicago. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2020. THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA**. A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. **cancelled due to COVID-19
• Kerr, C. (2019. Choreographer for ANYTHING GOES. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre-Arlington Heights, IL. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre-Arlington Heights, IL.
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  I choreographed the professional production of ANYTHING GOES at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, IL. This is a prestigious professional theatre in the suburbs of Chicago where I was able to work with very strong performers. The show received rave reviews.
• Kerr, C. (2019. PIPPIN-UA (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Director/Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of PIPPIN
• Kerr, C. (2019. SPRING AWAKENING-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of SPRING AWAKENING
• Kerr, C. (2019. Senior Showcase of Talent (Choreographer). A.R.T..
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  Choreographer for the Senior Showcase of Talent (which happened January 12). I choreographed 2 dance breaks for 2 students in the show. I also worked on Curtain Call and overall production.
• Kerr, C. (2018. Choreographer for A CHORUS LINE. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre-Arlington Heights, IL. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre-Arlington Heights, IL.
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  I choreographed the professional production of A CHORUS LINE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, IL. This is a prestigious professional theatre in the suburbs of Chicago where I was able to work with very strong performers. Additionally, Mitzi Hamilton (one of the original cast members) came in to meet the cast and offer notes/advisement.
• Kerr, C. (2018. Encore: GETTING TALL-UA (Director/Staging). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Directed and Staged the Freshman Showcase, Encore: GETTING TALL as part of the A.R.T. Production series.
• Kerr, C. (2018. SISTER ACT-UA (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Director/Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of SISTER ACT
• Kerr, C. (2018. Senior Showcase of Talent (Choreographer). A.R.T..
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  Choreographer for the Senior Showcase of Talent (which happened January 2019). I choreographed a number for Conner Morley, helped to shape the opening number and bows and assisted with several other numbers/songs.
• Kerr, C. (2018. THE PAJAMA GAME-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of THE PAJAMA GAME
• Kerr, C., & Kerr, C. (2018. Luminous (Choreographer). St. Mark's United Methodist Church. College of Fine Arts: School of Music.
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  I collaborated with Dr. Elizabeth Schauer in the Music School on a choral piece titled, "Luminous Night of the Soul". This was a collaboration with the School of Music's Symphonic Choir. It was a 9 minute choral piece and she wanted to add in some dance/movement. I choreographed the piece for 3 of our BFA Musical Theatre students. We rehearsed in the evenings and on the weekends on our own and then met with the choir and musicians for a few rehearsals. It was a thrilling collaboration and we all loved the experience.
• Kerr, C. (2017. Choreographer for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL.
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  I choreographed the professional production of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at the Equity theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL. This is a prestigious summer stock theatre outisde of Chicago where I was able to work with very strong performers.
• Kerr, C. (2017. EVITA-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre.
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  Choreographed A.R.T.'s Main Stage production of EVITA.
• Kerr, C. (2017. Encore: ALL THAT JAZZ-The Songs of Kander & Ebb (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T..
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  Rehearsed and re-staged our Fall production of ALL THAT JAZZ. We had to re-space some numbers due to cast changes and were performing in an outside venue. Prepared the students for this performance that would happen in February.
• Kerr, C. (2017. Senior Showcase of Talent (Choreographer). A.R.T..
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  Choreographed and rehearsed a couple numbers in the Senior Showcase (performed for Casting Directors and Agents from LA, New York and Chicago). I choreographed the opening number "Willkommen" for the cast (working with the featured soloist and then the ensemble as well) in addition to other staging for solo numbers. Performance was January 14, 2017
• Kerr, C. (2017. THE ADDAMS FAMILY-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
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  Served as Choreographer for the A.R.T. Main Stage production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
• Kerr, C. (2016. A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS (Director/Choreographer). The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL. The Little Theatre on the Square, Sullivan, IL.
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  I Directed and Choreographed the professional production of A SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS at the Equity theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL. This is a prestigious summer stock theatre outisde of Chicago where I was able to work with very strong performers. Since this was a new show, I was able to work music arrangements with the Music Director and make script changes with the Book writers.
• Kerr, C. (2016. Encore: ALL THAT JAZZ-The Songs of Kander and Ebb (Director/Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre.
• Kerr, C. (2016. HANDS ON A HARDBODY-UA (Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre.
• Kerr, C. (2016. SISTER ACT (Director/Choreographer). The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL. The Little Theatre on the Square-Sullivan, IL.
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  I Directed and Choreographed the professional production of SISTER ACT at the Equity theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, IL. This is a prestigious summer stock theatre outisde of Chicago where I was able to work with very strong performers and create a production that got excellent reviews.
• Kerr, C. (2016. Senior Showcase of Talent (Choreographer). A.R.T..
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  Choreographer for the Senior Showcase of Talent (which happened January 17). I choreographed the opening number "Willkommen" for the cast (working with the featured soloist and then the ensemble as well.)

Creative Performances

• Kerr, C. (2023. Head Over Heels (Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre: School of Theatre Film and Television.
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  Choreographer and Intimacy Choreographer for HEAD OVER HEELS presented by the Arizona Repertory Theatre (BFA Musical Theatre students).
• Kerr, C. (2023. Jesus Christ Superstar (Director/Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre: School of Theatre Film and Television.
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  Was Director, Choreographer and Intimacy Choreographer for the Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (performed by the BFA Musical Theatre students).
• Kerr, C. (2022. High Fidelity, the Musical (Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer). A.R.T.. Tornabene Theatre: School of Theatre Film and Television.
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  Choreographer and Intimacy Choreographer for HIGH FIDELITY, the Musical presented by the Arizona Repertory Theatre (BFA Musical Theatre students).
• Kerr, C. (2022. Legally Blonde, the Musical (Director/Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer). A.R.T.. Marroney Theatre: School of Theatre Film and Television.
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  Was Director, Choreographer and Intimacy Choreographer for the Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of LEGALLY BLONDE, the Musical (performed by the BFA Musical Theatre students).
• Kerr, C. (2022. Moving Beyond the Box. Filmed presentation. Tornabene courtyard: School of Theatre Film and Television.
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  Moving Beyond the Box was a virtual dance piece that I conceived, developed, directed, and choreographed. It was presented in the Tornabene Courtyard for the public--January 2022.

Creative Works

• Educator Advocate Program with Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE); Applied and was selected for this elite cohort of 15 people and was selected to be an Educator Advocate (EAP) for this important training.  In this five-day workshop I was trained to have the tools, training, and support from TIE to continue to amplify their consent-based, trauma-informed teaching impact with colleagues and students.
• Presenter on a panel: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; At the MTEA (Musical Theatre Educators Alliance) conference in NYC in January, 2019, I was aksed to be a co-presenter on a panel focusing on challenges facing recruitment in regards to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  I researched our challenges at UA with recruiting and retention.  Fellow presenters were from University of Miami, Elon University, Columbia College Chicago and American University.