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Alpha Tyler

Acting professor

Education

  • B.A., theatre, California State University, Northridge

Credentials

  • Professor of performing arts, 2016–present
    Faculty adviser, SCAD Casting Office, 2017–present
    Faculty adviser, Multi-Cultural Alliance Theatre, 2017–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Unsung Hero Award: For professional contributions to the African American Community, presented by Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Leland L. Jones, Pastor, Atlanta, 2009
  • Top Fundraiser: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training, Los Angeles., 2000

Organizations

  • Casting Society of America
  • Women in Television and Film Atlanta
  • Georgia Production Partnership

Publications and presentations

Filmography

Presentations

  • Pre-screening discussion about the Oscar-winning film Get Out with Gil Robertson, president of the African American Film Critics Association, moderator at Savannah College of Art and Design, May 14, 2018
  • "How to Create a Comprehensive TV/Film/Theatre Résumé," workshop with Barbara Logan and Sarah Talbot for the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., May 4, 2018
  • "TV and Film Auditioning Techniques," workshop at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) with Craig Anton, Mobile, Ala., March 8–10, 2018
  • "How to Create a Comprehensive TV/Film/Theatre Résumé," workshop with Barbara Logan and Matt Krueger for the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga., May 9, 2017
  • "TV and Film Auditioning Techniques," workshop at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) with Craig Anton, Louisville, Ky., March 3, 2017
  • "TV and Film Auditioning Techniques," workshop at Inside the Industry Studios, Dallas, Nov. 5, 2016
  • "Acting the Details: What the Script Is Telling You," workshop at KW Acting Studio, Pelham, Ala., May 28, 2016
  • "Developing Your Skills for Television and Film Acting," workshop with Shay Griffin, Atlanta, May 21–22, 2016
  • "What Goes On Behind the Scenes: Secrets and Tips on Improving Your Audition," workshop with Screen Actors Guild Foundation, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, May 13, 2016
  • "How to Rehearse with Your Child Actor," workshop with Vicki Kennedy Workshops, Atlanta, April 24, 2016
  • "Techniques for On Camera Acting," workshop at XXI Century Entertainment, Atlanta, April 16, 2016
  • "Character Analysis for Television and Film," workshop at Hollywood Huntsville, Huntsville, Ala., Feb. 27, 2016
  • "Auditioning on Camera," workshop at CastMe Florida, Good Acting Studio, Marietta, Ga., Jan. 30, 2016

Visiting artist/critic/panelist

  • "How to Advance Your Career," The Arts with Henry Rivello, Orlando, July 30, 2016
  • "Making It in the Entertainment Industry," AMTC Gaylord Palms Resort, July 2016
  • "Atlanta on the Rise," Society for Cinema and Media Studies with Georgia State University assistant professor of communication Ethan Tussey, Ph.D., Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta, April 2, 2016
  • "Conversations with Casting Directors," Actors Equity, Horizon Theatre, Atlanta, Feb. 29, 2016
  • "Spotlight on Casting: Atlanta's Series Casting Directors," aTVfest, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, Feb. 6, 2016
  • "Advice for Actors in the South East Region," Atlanta Film Festival, Plaza Theatre, Atlanta, April 4, 2014
  • "A Day for Success" with Shay Griffin, Atlanta, Nov. 9, 2013
  • "Entertainment Industry Summit," Technology Association of Georgia, Atlanta, Sept. 19, 2013