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“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
Alley Theatre
Director of Education Programs (present)
Applied Theatre at the Alley 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 our programs are receiving national attention.
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 premiere 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.