THOMAS DAVIS
Theatre Director/Teacher
Director
Being a theatre director and instructor allows me to share my passion and love of theatre. While working with students aspiring for a life in the theatre, I help to create a solid foundation for them to build from. I encourage commitment, drive, solid work ethic, and a passion to not only produce the best product possible, but to have a sense of pride and ownership in every aspect of each production.
A passion for theatre education
I select material that is not only educational, but challenging. It is important for students and myself to learn, grow together, and be challenged during the production and educational process. I allow the students to experience a sense of pride and accomplishment by letting them create as I reinforce their work and creativity through constructive feedback and praise. In addition to my Massachusetts Academic Theatre License, I also hold my license as an educator of students with Moderate Disabilities for grades 5-12.
For more information about my aspiring career in special education,
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OnStage Performing Arts
Acting & Musical Theatre Teacher
June 2010Â - Present
Resident acting coach, teaching acting classes, private lessons, musical theatre, directing full scale productions, and blocking/choreographing production numbers for competition teams. At the most recent Access Broadway competition, students under my direction received the highest awards in musical theatre production numbers and in acting monologues.
Cardinal Spellman H.S.
Musical Theatre Director
Aug. 2015- March 2017
Direct the spring musical production. Organize and manage a group of over 75 students, parents, and faculty. Collaborate with production staff to set budgets, production schedules, and overall vision of each production.
Whitman-Hanson H.S.
Theatre Director/Advisor
Aug. 2005- May 2009
High School Theatre Advisor/Producer/Director, managing and training groups of up to 100 students and parent volunteers. District Liaison for all groups renting the Performing Arts Center, overseeing operations for all lighting and sound equipment as well as usage of all rental spaces.
Production Photos
Production Videos
Bye Bye Birdie
Anything Goes
Heathers
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Educational Experience
Bridgewater State University
Working towards M.Ed., Moderate Special Needs, Grades 5-12. GPA- 3.95. Recently completed Student Teaching practicum at Sharon Middle School.
2017-present
Bridgewater State University
Completed Bachelors of Arts, Communication Studies/Theatre degree with a 3.2 GPA.  Dean's list for 4 consecutive semesters.
2015-2016
Ohio Northern University
1999-2001
Courses towards a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance. The only Freshman chosen to be in the Fall 99' musical. A member of a small national musical theatre touring group, On Broadway...On the Road, from 1999-2001.
HHC Marketing- Internship
New York, NY.
Marketing internship on Broadway working on; The Boy from OZ, Phantom of the Opera, Tom Stoppards Jumpers, Gypsy, and Chicago
2003
Certification and Endorsements
Sample Documents
Rehearsal Schedule, Budget Proposal, Theatre Contract, Audition Packet, Rehearsal Notes, Theatre professional contacts.
Rehearsal Schedule
Detailed daily rehearsal schedule from Hingham Civic Music Theatre's production of The Wizard of OZ.
Budget Proposal
Budget proposal submitted for Whitman-Hanson Regional High School's production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Theatre Contract
Sample contract and expectations from 42nd Street.
Audition Packet
Audition packet from Anything Goes.
Rehearsal Notes
Rehearsal notes from Bye Bye Birdie.
Theatre Professional Contacts
A detailed list of my professional theatre contacts, including their Broadway shows. It is my hope to be able to utilize these contacts for Master Classes.
Endorsements
My Professional Recommendations
Corey Hickey/OSPA
"Tom is a strong role model and exceptional person. He has high expectations of those around him and is willing to do the hard work to inspire others around him. He is organized and a good manager of people. He is a loyal, dependable, and hardworking employee. He would be an ideal candidate to for any company, organization or district. The parents of our students trust him and enjoy engaging with him about the progress of their children. Tom is approachable from both a student’s and parent’s perspective. He makes our work environment enjoyable."
Paul Kelly/Cardinal Spellman
"Tom is very organized and knows how to maximize his use of time. He is a visionary. He demonstrates strong leadership skills and impressive talents. He connects well with the students and strives to bring out the very best in them on and off stage."
"The arts can help students become tenacious, team-oriented problem solvers who are confident and able to think creatively."