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Christina Yancy

AEA Actress & Arts Administrator
St. Louis,MT

Summary

AEA actress with extensive training in both the Stanislavski and Laban methods. I have worked professionally since 2014, honing my craft; taking on various roles across different performance mediums. In addition to acting, I possess a strong background in arts administration. I have successfully curated a diverse portfolio totaling $3 million for her current employer. My ability to blend creative talent with strategic planning and execution in the arts. My dual expertise in acting and development makes me a dynamic contributor to any project I undertake.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Actress

Freelance
  • Maintains full time job while also demonstrating commitment and resilience during multi-month rehearsal and performance schedule.
  • Ensured timely learning of scripts thus meeting all production deadlines efficiently.
  • Adapts quickly to direction and improvisation.
  • Exhibited versatility by performing diverse roles across theatre, commercial, and film.
  • Broadway World St. Louis Award Winner - 2022

Best Performer In A Streaming Play
Christina Yancy - HOME - The Black Rep

  • Featured Profile in St. Louis American

"Black Rep Actress Christina F. Yancy Is Back on Stage..."

  • Specific roles can be found in the attached resume.

Development Associate

St. Louis Black Repertory Co.
St. Louis
08.2022 - 01.2025
    • Implemented data-driven strategies with a focus on long-term sustainability.
    • Secured partnerships with local businesses for mutual benefit and support of projects.
    • Cultivated relationships with leaders in the community, businesses and local citizens in an effort to draw attention to St. Louis Black Repertory Co. and add new donors and volunteers.
    • Leveraged digital platforms to raise awareness about initiatives.
    • Kept up to date patron information, and relationships.
    • Has assisted in the raising of over $3 million for current company.
    • Facilitated communication between donors, funders, and company's administrative team.

Grant Panelist and Judge

MAAA. NEA. MAP FUND
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Works remotely- accomplishing deadlines and tasks on a strict schedule.
  • Read, critiqued and weighed the importance of an organization's requested project. Has been a part of 4 panels. Read & critiqued over 75 grants.

Teaching Artist

Freelance
St. Louis
06.2019 - 01.2025
  • Acting, Speech, Voice
  • Encouraged a positive learning environment, resulting in higher creative engagement.
  • Promoted inclusivity by adapting lessons for students with different abilities.
  • Assimilated constructive feedback from students, improving lesson delivery and quality.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to enhance curriculum content.
  • Ongoing going relationship with youth curating and creating mentor-mentee relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, Alabama
08.2015 - 05.2019

Skills

    Classical Acting

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Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Development Associate

St. Louis Black Repertory Co.
08.2022 - 01.2025

Grant Panelist and Judge

MAAA. NEA. MAP FUND
01.2022 - 01.2025

Teaching Artist

Freelance
06.2019 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting

University of Montevallo
08.2015 - 05.2019

Actress

Freelance
Christina YancyAEA Actress & Arts Administrator