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Diane Cameron Elam
Diane Cameron Elam
Performing Arts: Director, Education, Music, Theater
Literary: Fiction
Email: thesittingstone@gmail.com
Web Site: https://www.reverbnation.com/dianecameronelam
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeMCameron
About me:
DIANE CAMERON ELAM
Little Rock
Phone: (854) 249-5531 • Email: dcepublicity@gmail.com
Teaching Artist (Theatre & Performing Arts)
International Vocalist • Playwright • Youth Arts Educator
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Teaching Artist and accomplished performer with 20+ years of experience in theatre education, stage performance, youth arts programming, and multicultural storytelling. Strong background in classical theatre, African American theatre traditions, musical theatre, and international arts exchange. Skilled in directing, coaching, and developing young performers. Passionate about inspiring confidence, voice, cultural awareness, and self-expression through the dramatic arts.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Acting • Directing • Creative Drama • Youth Theatre • Vocal Performance • Monologue & Scene Study • Shakespeare for Youth • Musical Theatre • Arts-Integrated Curriculum • Cultural Storytelling • Community Engagement • Environmental-Themed Theatre
TEACHING & ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Founder & Teaching Artist — It’s All An Act 2, Inc. / Green Earth Initiative for the Arts
International / Multi-State • 2003–Present
Designed and taught theatre, creative drama, storytelling, voice, and movement for youth ages 5–18.
Developed original environmental and culturally rich theatre curricula for schools, communities, and after-school programs.
Directed youth adaptations of classic and contemporary works, emphasizing confidence, literacy, and character development.
Facilitated workshops in acting technique, ensemble building, improvisation, and performance presence.
International Theatre & Arts Educator
West Africa • South Africa • Japan • Caribbean • U.S. • 2006–Present
Taught theatre and vocal performance through U.S. Embassy programming and international arts residencies.
Led workshops in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa, merging African storytelling with Western theatre traditions.
Presented on using theatre to address bullying, environmental stewardship, and cultural identity.
Performed original works and facilitated arts exchanges with youth and educators.
Teaching Artist — Theatre, Music & Literary Arts
Schools, Community Centers & Arts Organizations • 2000–Present
Taught acting, voice work, Shakespeare for beginners, and scene study.
Directed community and school productions featuring multicultural casts.
Guided youth through monologue development, audition preparation, and ensemble performance.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Theatre Roles & Productions
Created Role, A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
(Original adaptation role; classical clarity, comedic timing, vocal strength)
Berniece, The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
(Performed in dramatic ensemble honoring Wilson’s African American legacy)
Ensemble / Featured Vocalist, Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim
(Musical theatre performance combining acting, movement, and vocal work)
Alice, Big River
Prelude to a Kiss — Supporting Role
Ms. Sherman, Fame
Youth Director & Performer, Earth Day Theatre Performances
Stage Performer (South Africa)
Johannesburg & Durban cultural arts events
(Performed original works merging theatre, music, and African storytelling)
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
International vocalist with performances in West Africa, South Africa, Japan, and across the U.S.
KORA Award nominee for the album The Reconciliation, recorded during South African cultural residency.
Released ten-song Benin cultural tribute project; recognized for narrative-driven vocal artistry.
WRITING & CREATIVE WORK
Author and playwright of Trash Tawkin’, The Sitting Stone, Dear Diary, It’s Me, Bria, and Cotta Blue.
Writes culturally rich theatre works centered on African American history, Southern memory, environmental themes, and youth empowerment.
Experienced in dramaturgy, character development, monologue writing, and adapting stories for young performers.
EDUCATION
M.S., Environmental Policy & Management — American Public University
B.S., Environmental Science — Columbia Southern University
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP
Led youth theatre residencies with schools, churches, libraries, and community centers.
Organized arts exchanges with mayors, embassies, and cultural leaders.
Recognized by the Alabama Legislature for arts, youth advocacy, and cultural diplomacy.
On Display At:
Arkansas
854-249-5531
, Arkansas