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Hi, I'm Mahalia, a passionate theatre and music professional with over two decades of teaching and directing experience. I've worked with diverse groups ranging from at-risk teens to community theatre ensembles, managing productions and creating engaging curricula that foster artistic growth and cultural pride. My goal is to inspire and nurture talent while bringing stories to life through music and theatre. I have a strong background in musical theatre, acting, and directing, and am equally comfortable leading a cast or teaching individual music and acting lessons. I enjoy collaborating with artists and community members alike to create meaningful, holistic programs that engage and uplift all participants.…Hi, I'm Mahalia, a passionate theatre and music professional with over two decades of teaching and directing experience. I've worked with diverse groups ranging from at-risk teens to community theatre ensembles, managing productions and creating engaging curricula that foster artistic growth and cultural pride. My goal is to inspire and nurture talent while bringing stories to life through music and theatre. I have a strong background in musical theatre, acting, and directing, and am equally comfortable leading a cast or teaching individual music and acting lessons. I enjoy collaborating with artists and community members alike to create meaningful, holistic programs that engage and uplift all participants.

Mahalia A. Jackson

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Hi, I'm Mahalia, a passionate theatre and music professional with over two decades of teaching and directing experience. I've worked with diverse groups ranging from at-risk teens to community theatre ensembles, managing productions and creating engaging curricula that foster artistic growth and cultural pride. My goal is to inspire and nurture talent while bringing stories to life through music and theatre. I have a strong background in musical theatre, acting, and directing, and am equally comfortable leading a cast or teaching individual music and acting lessons. I enjoy collaborating with artists and community members alike to create meaningful, holistic programs that engage and uplift all participants.…Hi, I'm Mahalia, a passionate theatre and music professional with over two decades of teaching and directing experience. I've worked with diverse groups ranging from at-risk teens to community theatre ensembles, managing productions and creating engaging curricula that foster artistic growth and cultural pride. My goal is to inspire and nurture talent while bringing stories to life through music and theatre. I have a strong background in musical theatre, acting, and directing, and am equally comfortable leading a cast or teaching individual music and acting lessons. I enjoy collaborating with artists and community members alike to create meaningful, holistic programs that engage and uplift all participants.

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Hi, I’m Mahalia, a passionate theatre and music professional with over two decades of teaching and directing experience. I’ve worked with diverse groups ranging from at-risk teens to community theatre ensembles, managing productions and creating engaging curricula that foster artistic growth and cultural pride. My goal is to inspire and nurture talent while bringing stories to life through music and theatre.

I have a strong background in musical theatre, acting, and directing, and am equally comfortable leading a cast or teaching individual music and acting lessons. I enjoy collaborating with artists and community members alike to create meaningful, holistic programs that engage and uplift all participants.

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Work Experience

Fellow Representative at Caring Across

May 1, 2024 - Present

Serve as public representative to advocate and organise to improve support for caregivers of the sick, disabled, and elderly. Create and deliver presentations to audiences including elected officials, carers, charity and community leaders.

Music Teacher at Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham AL

August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Composed music and created lessons for the Musical Theatre curriculum for four different age levels for a two-week summer camp. Worked collaboratively with other artist-teachers to create a holistic program for the end of the two-week camp. Built strong connections with a diverse student community.

Acting Teacher at Arts C.A.M.P., Atlanta GA

August 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025

Composed acting lessons for at-risk teens with no demonstrated interest in theatre through a six-week program. Despite difficulty with the troubled student population, cultivated positive participation with the majority of students. Created a unique curriculum incorporating pop culture and history to engage non-theatre kids, resulting in higher standards and increased understanding of traditional theatre materials.

Musical Theatre Teacher / Musical Director at Eastside Theatre Company, Lawrenceville GA

December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025

Office Manager at Two Occasions Pest Control

January 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025

Modernised a complete office system and client onboarding process. Designed communications including marketing calls, customer intake, and message handling. Organised over 500 client files and developed a filing system. Maintained up-to-date state mandates, licensing, and fees, helping the owner stay current in pest control regulations.

Drama Teacher & Drama Director at Dekalb County Schools, Martin Luther King High School

June 30, 2005 - July 31, 2025

Taught drama and theatre classes including Intro to Theatre and Acting.

Musical Theatre Teacher & Drama Director / Reading Teacher at City Schools of Decatur, Renfroe Middle School

June 30, 2004 - July 31, 2025

Taught drama and theatre classes including Speech & Debate, Playwriting, Acting, Intro to Theatre, Movement. Responsible for two musical productions per year and sponsoring the Drama Club. Also responsible for delivering the reading curriculum to a class of 18 low-skilled readers, achieving a 95% success rate and significant reading level improvements through motivated reading strategies.

Drama Teacher, Drama Department Director at Clayton County Schools, Lovejoy High School

June 30, 2001 - July 31, 2025

Taught drama and dance classes including Intro to Theatre, Intro to Dance, Beginner Ballet, and Beginner Jazz. Produced three full-scale stage productions each year. Sponsored the Drama Club/Thespian Society.

Musical Theatre Teacher at Irene C. Edmunds Youth Theatre Camp, Tallahassee FL

December 31, 1998 - July 31, 2025