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B i o g r a p h y

Jeanmarie Collins is the co-founder the Shanachie Scene Studio in Savannah, and a Master Spolin teacher.

Trained in London, with permission given by Viola Spolin to teach, Collins has workshopped the technique since 1984 for professional theatres and numerous universities all over the southeast.

Collins is also an Equity actress, voice over artist and award winning playwright.
 

For a copy of Jeanmarie's professional flyer, click here.

 

 

 

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PROFILE:

■ Member of Actor’s Equity with performances in NYC, L.A., and the Southeast
■ Former company member, The Academy Theatre, Atlanta
■ Voice-over commercial artist
■ Former theatre adjunct/guest director, The University of Montevallo
■ Drama Coordinator for the Conservatory at Birmingham Southern College
■ Writer/performer for The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Pop and children’s concerts
■ Award winning playwright; her works have been performed at The Kennedy Center, The Springer Opera House, The Environmentalists’ Awards, L.A., The Arkansas Symphony, and various other venues
■ Former Director, actor, playwright, administrator, Birmingham Children’s Theatre

 

TRAINING:

■ The Drama Studio, London
■ Spolin technique: Andy Harmon
■ Voice and Diction: Cecily Berry, RSC
■ Comedy: Prunella Scales
■ Classical training, character study: DS faculty under the direction of Peter Layton

 

 

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