Hello! I am Aneesah Abdur-Razzaq, a Durham-based performing arts professional with a background in theatre, dance, and production. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, coordinating crews, schedules, and stage operations to bring vibrant performances to life. My work spans university productions, community theatre, and festival settings, where I focus on clear communication, creative problem-solving, and mentorship of emerging artists. I am passionate about storytelling through movement and theatre, and I enjoy building inclusive productions that engage audiences and communities. I continually seek opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to meaningful performances, while supporting fellow artists and nurturing youth talent across projects and festivals.

Aneesah Abdur-Razzaq

Hello! I am Aneesah Abdur-Razzaq, a Durham-based performing arts professional with a background in theatre, dance, and production. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, coordinating crews, schedules, and stage operations to bring vibrant performances to life. My work spans university productions, community theatre, and festival settings, where I focus on clear communication, creative problem-solving, and mentorship of emerging artists. I am passionate about storytelling through movement and theatre, and I enjoy building inclusive productions that engage audiences and communities. I continually seek opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to meaningful performances, while supporting fellow artists and nurturing youth talent across projects and festivals.

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Hello! I am Aneesah Abdur-Razzaq, a Durham-based performing arts professional with a background in theatre, dance, and production. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, coordinating crews, schedules, and stage operations to bring vibrant performances to life. My work spans university productions, community theatre, and festival settings, where I focus on clear communication, creative problem-solving, and mentorship of emerging artists.

I am passionate about storytelling through movement and theatre, and I enjoy building inclusive productions that engage audiences and communities. I continually seek opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to meaningful performances, while supporting fellow artists and nurturing youth talent across projects and festivals.

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Work Experience

Tech Crew and Production Assistant at Crandell’s Enterprises Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Tech crew and production assistant for a community service and legacy commemoration event.
Director at Agape Theatre Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed the Agape Theatre Project production 'Black Girl in Summer Surrounded by Butterflies'.
Assistant Director at Studio 1
January 1, 2022 - Present
Assistant Director for 'Urinetown the Musical' (Radius Girls).
Stage Manager at Joy Movement Dance Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Stage Manager for the production 'Love Notes'.
Stage Manager at Dance Project
January 1, 2022 - Present
Stage Manager for North Carolina Dance Festival 2022.
Stage Manager at UNCG Dance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Stage Manager for Barefoot Charity Concert.
Assistant Stage Manager at UNCG Dance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assistant Stage Manager for UNCG MFA Thesis '23.
Assistant Stage Manager at UNCG Dance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Assistant Stage Manager for UNCG Fall Dance '22.
Production Assistant at Agape Theatre Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Production Assistant for 'CROWNS' the Musical.
Stage Hand / Crew Member at Women's Theatre Festival
January 1, 2022 - Present
Stage hand/crew member for festival productions.
Stage Hand / Sound Board Operator at Dance Project
January 1, 2021 - Present
Stage hand and sound board operator for Dance Project and NC Dance Festival (2021).
Assistant Stage Manager / Stage Crew at UNCG Theatre
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Crew for Polaroid Stories.
Stage Crew at UNCG Theatre
January 1, 2019 - Present
Stage Crew for A Normal Heart.
Published Poet at Silent Silk Press
January 1, 2027 - Present
Published poet featured in the 2027 calendar edition.
Belly Dancer at LIL BIG SIS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Belly dancer for Eid Fashion Show.
Belly Dancer at Pink Moon Belly Dance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Performance piece in The Unspoken Word Experience, Pink Moon Bellydance.
Artist at Weather Spoon Art Museum
January 1, 2023 - Present
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Yo Black Self displayed at Weather Spoon Art Museum.
Executive Producer / Cinematic Designer at Color of Pride
January 1, 2022 - Present
Executive produced and authored cinematic design for Color of Pride.

Education

B.A. Drama, B.A. Dance Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Diploma, Dance Concentration at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

200hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)
January 1, 2023 - May 15, 2026
Language of Dance Foundations
January 1, 2022 - May 15, 2026
Les Mills BodyCombat
January 1, 2021 - May 15, 2026
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
January 1, 2020 - May 15, 2026
UNCG Scholarship / Public Fellowship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization