Drama Workshop
Staff
The instructional staff is comprised of professional educators, published writers, and talented artists. Duke Drama Workshop has an academic director, Chip Moore, who coordinates the academic life and advises instructional staff.
Karen Wade, a graduate of UNC-Greensboro, has taught in the public schools and private summer camps for twenty-nine years. Having taught a variety of courses from technical theatre and beginning drama to intermediate and advanced acting, as well as, having directed over 75 plays and musicals, Karen is an actor's director.
Angela Ray, an eight-year veteran of the Duke Drama Workshop, is both an educator and a working actress. Her film and television credits include, One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek, Miracle in the Woods, Chicks 101 and the independent feature, Torn, in which she played the leading role. A trained theatre thespian, a few of her stage credits include The Rivals, Permanent Collection, All the King's Men, Day of Absence, and Trouble in Mind. In addition to teaching Drama at Duke, she has also taught for the Southeast Raleigh School of the Arts, Spirit House, and the Upward Bound Program at UNC. An all around practicing artist, Ray also has two full length plays to her credit, Loved Ones, and Aluta Continua, which was presented at the UNC as a part of its bicentennial celebration.
The residential staff members are mature, talented, and enthusiastic graduate and undergraduate students, who supervise campers in the residential hall and at other out of class times, such as meals, free times, and special events. The residential counselors also plan and lead a variety of social and recreational activities. A professional educator directly supervises the residential staff and their activities.