NAOMI COSTAIN - DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

RESUME

BIO:

Naomi is a Toronto based (West Coast roots) Director/ Choreographer.

Selected creative team credits include “The Sound of Music (Dir/ Chor- Thousand Islands Playhouse), “Shrek” and “Urinetown” (Dir/ Chor- CCPA), “The Wedding Singer” (Dir/ Chor- St. Lawrence College), “The Hobbit” (Movement- The Capitol Theatre), “Sister Act” (Chor- L.O.T.), as well as premiers of “For Life” (Chor- STC) and a vibrant musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” (Chor/ Assoc Dir- TNB/ STC).

As a performer, Naomi has performed leads in both plays and musicals in large regional theatres across Canada, including 7 seasons at the Stratford Festival.  With over 25 years on the boards, she brings a wealth of performance experience to her directing/ choreography.

As a teacher Naomi has been on Faculty at Sheridan College, Randolph Academy and CCPA.  She has taught in dance studios across Southern Ontario for 20 years, and adjudicates dance competitions across Canada.  Naomi holds her Advanced RAD Ballet, studied Solo Seal in the UK, and holds her Advanced in ISTD Modern.  She spent 3 summers in the Banff Centre ballet program and graduated from Laine theatre Arts in London, England.

“Finding a unique take on a show in a particular time, in a specific place, with the always talented cast that has been assembled makes me incredibly happy.  I love the delicious detail that makes a show soar and different than any other version.  One of the driving forces in my life is sharing my joy and enthusiasm for both theatre and dance, and for passing on the knowledge and craft that the teachers and directors I’ve worked with have gifted me.”