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For more than 20 years, Chaney has worked as an educator, curriculum designer, and teaching artist across professional theatres, universities, conservatories, schools, and community settings. His practice is rooted in the belief that the same artistic rigor expected onstage belongs in every learning environment.
Alley Theatre
Chief Education Programs Officer (present)
Alley Education & Community Engagement continues to be a driving force for innovative arts education.
Chaney currently oversees programs including work with incarcerated youth, Alley Articulated (executive training), & the Alley in Residence school programs. Check out the press page to see how the programs are receiving national attention.

“Easily one of the most fulfilling and incredible experiences I have had at Tulane thus far. Chaney is an incredible instructor, the course is fantastic, and I learned a ton!”
– Shakespeare on the Road student, Tulane
“Chaney is awesome. I’ve been reading Shakespeare since I was a freshman in high school and no one has ever explained it to me as well as he did. He makes the plays interesting and relatable.”
– Plays & Playwrights student, Tulane
“Chaney is an incredible director and professor, really fantastic in engaging with us students and so funny! This course is one of the best I have taken at Tulane.”
– Shakespeare on the Road student, Tulane
Tulane University
Adjunct Assistant Professor (2011-2018)
As a member of the Theatre & Dance Faculty, Chaney led cross-university collaborations, created Service Learning opportunities, and fostered relationships with internationally-known artists.
Courses taught:
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Fundamentals of Acting
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Plays & Playwrights
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Theatre in Contemporary Society
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Shakespeare on the Road (Service Learning course)
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Stage Management

New Orleans Center for
Creative Arts
Louisiana’s premier Arts conservatory
Faculty (2014-2018)
As a member of the drama faculty, Chaney and his colleagues helped students earn spots at the nation’s top universities— maintaining NOCCA’s reputation as one of the best Arts high schools in the country.
Courses taught:
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College Prep
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Shakespeare in Performance
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Audition Technique
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Beginning Stage Speech

Workshops &
Masterclasses
Chaney has led workshops for teachers, students, and scholars with organizations including the National English Speaking Union, Folger Shakespeare Library, American Shakespeare Center, and Virginia Stage Company.
A full resume or CV is available upon request.
