Director | Choreographer | Teacher
AbOUT ALI
Born and raised in Southern California, This National Award Winning choreographer and director studied under Michael Panieff, Carol Conners, and Ben Lokey. Her career took her to Reno and Lake Tahoe where her talents exploded onto the stage. She was immediately hired by Tahoe Musical Productions, and consecutively directed and choreographed Guys and Dolls, Music Man, and The Sound of Music.
Her career took her back to Southern California where she expanded her career to include teaching as well. Her talents have graced many a production, including Annie Get Your Gun, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Peter Pan, Oliver, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, High School Musical, and Luann; Scenes In a Teen’s Life.
She has worked with many professional production companies, including Encore Productions, Pacco Arts, Temecula Valley Players, Ion Theatre, and The Broadway.
Ali recently moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and is currently directing and choreographing for venues in her area.
Ali
Whitman
Director
Choreographer
Teacher
PHILOSOPHY
creative
It’s all about the performance. I strive for excellence in every aspect of every production I am involved in. It’s about how the performance moves the audience. I am dedicated to making every show a success for the cast, the production crew, and the audience it was meant for. When every step of the process is put together with the utmost care and consideration, then the magic happens.
professional
I am a mature, enthusiastic, critical thinker, with the ability to work alone or with others. I encourage new thoughts and ideas in an approachable environment. I have strong interpersonal skills and can understand and negotiate a platitude of personalities. I am comfortable working with a range of talent from profes-sionals to amateurs, children to adults.
competent
I exercise solid judgment while maintaining innovative and creative work. I am the rare artist who understands the business element that supports the creative spirit. I am practical, resourceful, innovative and proactive.
AWARDS
Recipient of 2015 Inland Theatre Empire League’s Award for BEST DIRECTOR, BEST CHOREOGRAPHER
for Temecula Valley Player’s production of West Side Story.
Recipient of the 2014 Inland Theatre Empire League's Award for OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY for Temecula Valley Player's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Recipient of the 2012 San Dieog's BRAVO AWARD for BEST PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR, for Encore and CCT's production of West Side Story
Recipient of the 2010 NYT award for OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY for Fallbrook Player's production of FAME.
Recipiant of the 2009 NYT award for OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION for Fallbrook Player's production of LUAN.
For a complete list of awards, please see printable resume, here.