Garrison York

Multi-hyphenate theatre artist with a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a record of professional regional credits spanning performance, directing, stage management, and playwriting. Performed with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Wayne Productions; currently serving as Artist in Residence at The Union for Contemporary Art in conjunction with the Great Plains Theatre Festival. Multiple KCACTF national and regional recognition, including National Finalist (2024) and two 2025 regional awards.

Experienced teaching artist and collaborator across educational and professional contexts, with additional skills in music direction and technical theatre.

Counselor at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Provided emotional support through role-playing and performance techniques to groups of 30 to 40 students aged 13 to 18, enhancing self-expression, behavioral understanding, and personal growth.
• Utilized empathy and communication skills to foster therapeutic progress across the summer program.

Counselor at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Provided emotional support through role-playing and performance techniques to groups of 30 to 40 students aged 13 to 18, enhancing self-expression, behavioral understanding, and personal growth.
• Utilized empathy and communication skills to foster therapeutic progress across the summer program.

Acting Counselor at Tonea Stewart's Performing Arts Camps (2022-06 – 2022-07)

• Provided emotional support through role-playing and performance techniques, enhancing clients' self-expression, behavioral understanding, and personal growth.
• Utilized empathy and communication skills to foster therapeutic progress.

Student Aid at Alabama State University (2020-09 – 2024-12)

• Performed data entry, maintained filing systems, and updated records to support departmental operations.
• Served as a point of contact for faculty and staff, providing administrative assistance across daily office functions.

Artist in Residence, Stage Manager at The Union for Contemporary Art (2026-01 – Present)

Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (dir. Denise Chapman), Boulevard of Bold Dreams by Ladarrion Williams (dir. TammyRa'), and Being Black Outside by Vinecia Coleman (dir. Denise Chapman)

Assistant Director at Alabama State University (2024-11 – 2024-11)

James Baldwin's Amen Corner

Stage Manager at Alabama State University (2024-09 – 2024-09)

BFA Choreography Showcase

Director at Alabama State University (2024-04 – 2024-04)

Jennie Webb's Carry On

Music Director at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School (2024-03 – 2024-03)

Little Shop of Horrors

Stage Manager at Alabama State University (2024-04 – 2024-04)

Grace Dance Concert

Stage Manager at Alabama State University (2024-03 – 2024-03)

Complexities Dance Concert

Stage Manager at Symphony Q Academy of Dance (2023-12 – 2023-12)

The Nutcracker

Stage Manager at Alabama State University (2023-11 – 2023-11)

Evolve Dance Concert

Director at Alpha Psi Omega (2022-03 – 2022-03)

How He Lied to Her Husband

Lightboard Operator at Alabama State University (2021-11 – 2021-11)

BFA Choreography Showcase

Lightboard Operator at Alabama State University (2021-10 – 2021-10)

New Growth Dance Concert

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts – Alabama State University (2024-12)