Alexis Jade Colón

I'm a place-based writer and creative producer who’s passionate about health and cross-cultural connection.

 
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ABOUT

 

Hey y’all, I'm Alexis.

I'm a writer, theatre maker, and creative producer who’s passionate about health and cross-cultural connection.

Recently, I earned an MFA in Creative Producing at The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (London, UK) and joined the Emerging Producer Development Programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Edinburgh, Scotland). Now I am developing independent projects and supporting international events at the National Academy for Social Prescribing. My goal is to use my knowledge and skills to support creatives from often-ignored places and underrepresented backgrounds.

I move around a lot, but I’m from the US Midwest. My heritage is Puerto Rican and Appalachian (I speak English and am working toward Spanish fluency.) All of my work is place-based, which means what is produced must have a direct connection to the community where it is made and must be environmentally sustainable.

My artistic research explores the intersection of health and aurality with a particular focus on what benefits children and young people. I love to play and experiment through movement and sound! I am neurodivergent, so am always learning how to re-shape my practice to inspire other neurodivergent minds.

Please do reach out if you have any questions about my work or would like to connect on a project!

 

RÉSUMÉ

 

Staging for the site-specific performance of Found: Skag Landing Tape, Central School of Speech & Drama

 

Developing environmentally and financially sustainable design, Waiting for Godot at Sadler’s Wells, Central School of Speech & Drama

Design and Image by Trini-Maria Katakwe and Iris Liange

 

Assistant Producing Hot Off the Pan! New Writing Night, Central School of Speech & Drama

 

Improvisational Theatre & Music Workshop, Taylor Playback Theatre

 

A sample of sonically-specific marketing for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

 

ARTS & EVENTS PRODUCING

Producer
The World Moves Me & I Move the World by Phoebe Stapleton, London, UK   
November 2022 to Present

Events & Administration Officer
The National Academy for Social Prescribing, London, UK   
January 2024 to Present

Emerging Producers Development Programme Member
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, UK   
June to August 2023

Administration Assistant
The National Academy for Social Prescribing, London, UK   
April 2022 to March 2023 and September 2023 to January 2024

Embassy Retrospective Assistant Producer
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama , London, UK   
July 2022 to February 2023

New Writing Festival Assistant Producer
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama , London, UK   
April to June 2022

Corporate Affairs Placement
The National Academy for Social Prescribing, London, UK   
January to April 2022

Artistic Assistant
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA   
June 2018 to June 2019

 

WRITING

Plays, Screenplays & Poetry
Freelance, USA & UK
June 2013 to Present

Content Marketing Coordinator
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA   
June 2018 to June 2019

Content Marketing Intern
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH USA   
June 2017 to June 2018

Copywriter & Transcriptionist
Freelance, Cincinnati, OH USA   
February 2014 to September 2020

Dramaturgy Intern
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN USA    
June to July 2016

BUSINESS WRITING PORTFOLIO & CREATIVE WRITING PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 

DIRECTING

14/48 Festival Director
14/48 UK, Leicester, UK
November 2022

Found: Skag Landing Tape
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
Created by Alexis Jade Colón, Deane McElree, and John Rosenbluth
June 2022

Various Productions for TBA Theatre Summer Academy
TBA Theatre, Inc., Anchorage, AK USA 
June to August 2017 and June to August 2019

DIRECTING PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 

TEACHING

Theatre Director & Acting Teacher
TBA Theatre, Inc., Anchorage, AK USA 
June to August 2017 and June to August 2019

Teaching Artist
Freelance, Cincinnati, OH USA   
February 2014-September 2020

 

PERFORMING

Found: Skag Landing Tape by Alexis Jade Colón & John Rosenbluth
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
Created by Alexis Jade Colón, Deane McElree, and John Rosenbluth
Role: Rebecca (Principal)
June 2022

niveles by Stephanie Elmir
Unstaged Podcast
Directed by Jenna VanWeelden
Role: Junia (Lead)
March 2021

W.Y.R.D by Caleb Redslob
Virtual Workshop
Directed by Caleb Redslob
Role: Andrea (Supporting) September 2020

The Witch of Edmonton by William Rowley, Thomas Dekker, and John Ford
Unstaged Podcast
Directed by Jenna VanWeelden
Role: Devil Dog, Winnifred, Sommerton, Countryman (Lead)
July 2020

An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
Unstaged Podcast
Directed by Jenna VanWeelden
Role: Lady Basildon (Supporting)
June 2020

To Saints & Stars by Jordan Rimirez-Puckett
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Directed by Jared Doren
Role: Sofía (Lead)
June 2020

Kind Hearted Woman (Workshop & Reading) by Todd Almond & Grammy Award-nominee Michelle Shocked
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Directed by Todd Almond
Role: Patricia (Principal)
May 2019

Honey River by Andrew Paul Davis
One County Film Company, Indiana Film Race Finalist
Directed by Andrew Paul Davis
Role: Cara (Lead)
October 2018

Cincinnati One Minute Play Festival
Know Theatre
Directed by Lauren Carr
Role: Company Member
July 2018

Four Horses by Mary Beringer
Cincinnati LAB Theatre
Directed by Erin Carr
Role: Death and Homeless Woman (Supporting)
October 2018

The Fall of ’69 by Andrew Paul Davis
Hobnobben Film Festival
Directed by Andrew Paul Davis
Role: Aiyana (Supporting)
July 2017

Taylor Playback Theatre Company
Taylor University
Directed by Christina Howard & Tracy Manning
Role: Improvisational Musician & Performer
October 2014 to Present (Alumni)

 

FORMAL EDUCATION

M.F.A. Creative Producing
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, London, UK
October 2021 to December 2024

B.A. Theatre Arts
Taylor University, IN, USA
September 2013 to June 2017

Minors: Creative Writing, Professional Writing & Editing, Cross-Cultural Studies

 

RECENT RESEARCH & TRAINING

Thriving Communities Webinars
National Academy for Social Prescribing, London, UK
April 2022 to Present

Creative Research into Sound Arts Practice (CRiSAP) Webinars
University of the Arts London, London, UK
January 2023 to Present

StART Linking Up Seminars
University of the Arts London, London, UK
February to June 2022

PREVIOUS RESEARCH & TRAINING DETAILS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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WRITING SERVICES

Provided on a freelance basis. Samples are available upon request.

 

BUSINESS WRITING & EDITING

With a decade of experience supporting creative companies, startups, and non-profit organisations, I’m happy to offer differing levels of service while working to your company’s style guide.

SCRIPT COVERAGE & DRAMATURGY

As a theatre and film maker, I have read and reviewed thousands of scripts, and I am committed to providing valuable insight for selecting and creating new work through detailed dramaturgical services and script coverage.

TRANSCRIPTION & AUDIO DESCRIPTION

With training and certification from Transcribe Anywhere, I provide clear, high-quality transcripts (strict or standard verbatim, including timestamps) for all audio and video files.

PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

Here are some projects I’m developing. Investment packs, venue packs, and script samples will be available soon, so please reach out if interested!

 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONTACT

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