Theater

List of 2 members.

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  Rachel King-Barr 

  Drama Teacher

  Bio

  Rachel King-Barr is the High School Theatre Director,  at Briarcrest she directs fall plays, spring musicals and teaches Introduction to Theatre, Honors Acting, Speech Communication and Production Workshop at Briarcrest.

   

  Mrs. King-Barr earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Central Arkansas and her Master’s of Fine Arts in Theatre Directing from The University of Memphis.  She has taught previously at The University of Memphis and Crichton College. In addition, she served for two years as the Director of Education and Outreach for Germantown Community Theatre.

   

  Mrs. King-Barr has experience directing, teaching, and ministering to students of all ages, having served as the Interim Youth Director at Woodland Presbyterian Church as well as the Director of Children’s Ministries at South Highland Presbyterian Church.  Her directing credits include The Velveteen Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, James and the Giant Peach, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Far Away, The Legend of Lilith, and Eye of God, among many others.   Her most recent Briarcrest productions include To Kill a Mockingbird and Mary Poppins. She also has adapted and co-written A Will Not His Own.  Her professional experience extends to all aspects of the theatre, including scenic design, stage management, costume construction, and property design. She has also acted in dozens of plays for various companies.

   

  In 2010, Mrs. King-Barr was recognized by The City of Germantown for “contributions to the theatrical arts and dedication to the youth of the community”.  She has been an Ostrander Award nominee and adjudicator.

   
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  Jennifer  Douglas 

  Teacher

  Bio

  JENNIFER DOUGLAS, Director of Middle and Elementary School Theatre, is thrilled to be directing and choreographing at Briarcrest. She recently choreographed The Wizard of Oz Young Performers’ Edition, All Shook Up Young@Part the Musical, and Godspell, Jr. for the Middle School, as well as Freckleface Strawberry, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure, Jr., and Dear Edwina, Jr. for the Elementary School. Jennifer previously directed and choreographed for New Day Children’s Theatre including The Best of Both Worlds and choreographed their productions of Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood and Twinderella. She was also the Director of Page Robbins Players and several summer drama camps. Other Director/Choreographer credits include Bugsy Malone at Alaska Fine Arts Academy.

   

  Jennifer has a background in critical care nursing, special education, early intervention for children with disabilities, children’s and youth ministry, and performing arts. She is the Director of the Sunday Night Arts and Praise (SNAP) program at Collierville United Methodist Church, where she is also the Director of their musicals each semester. Director/Choreographer credits include Faith News and Straight Outta Bethlehem and Director credits include Danny and the Shacks, Jingle Bell Beach, Star Quest, and Isaiah Jones. She currently teaches and serves on the Preteen Ministry team at Collierville United Methodist and has previously served as the Children’s and Youth Director at Collierville Presbyterian Church, Founder and Director of the Preteen Ministry at Chugiak United Methodist Church, and the Director of Preschool Children’s Ministry at Germantown United Methodist Church.

   

  Having grown up in theatre and dance, Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in the performing arts and has had the distinct privilege of studying with accomplished artists in Tennessee, Alaska, and New York. Favorite dancing credits include Oklahoma! at DeSoto Family Theatre and Anything Goes at Theatre Memphis. She enjoys volunteering as the special events coordinator for local nonprofits and is a judge for the Mid-South Youth Talent Contest. Jennifer is a member of Dance/USA, National Dance Education Organization, National Guild for Community Arts Education, and Tennessee Association of Dance.