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The Fairest
The Fairest
In 2024, Cameron Darwin Bossert's, "The Fairest" premiered for the first time outside of Bossert's New York theatre, "Third Wing," at Akron School for the Arts. Alaina Tennant played Frances, a troubled artist working for Walt Disney Studios. Under intense pressure, mistreatment, and sexism, Frances is tormented by visions of Snow White.
Cameron Darwin Bossert, Alaina Tennant, and the cast of The Fairest
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy
In 2024, Alaina played Dr. Van Helsing in Firestone Theatre's production of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy by Kate Hamil.
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
In 2023 Alaina played Viola in Firestone Theatre's production of her favorite Shakespeare comedy, Twelfth Night
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
In 2019, at the age of 13, Alaina played Anne Frank in Weathervane Playhouse's production of "The Diary of Anne Frank." She worked alongside a talented and dynamic cast and professional crew to perform a month-long run of Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacket's poignant adaptation of Anne Frank's timeless diaries.
On The Verge
On The Verge
In 2021, Alaina played "Fanny "in Eric Overmyer's play "On The Verge; or the Geography of Yearning" at Firestone Theatre
The Prom
The Prom
In 2022, Firestone Theatre became the first high School Theatre to pilot the Broadway musical, "The Prom." Alaina played Mrs.Greene, making her the first student to play the part.
The Crucible
The Crucible
To this date, one of Alaina's favorite role to play was Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." She portrayed the character in late 2019, at Orrville Community Theatre.
The Wadsworth Footlighters
The Wadsworth Footlighters
Alaina began acting with The Wadsworth Footlighters at the age of seven and continued to perform in their children's shows until she aged out ten years later. Alaina believes in embracing not only the craft of acting but also the happiness and joy found in expressing ones self.
Every year, The Footlighters put on a summer production (usually a JR musical) that features up to 50 children ages 6 - 18. Alaina has performed in 10 of these shows, having fun in roles like Marlin (Finding Nemo JR,) Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka JR,) Kaa (The Jungle Book KIDS), as well as many ensemble parts.
The Wadsworth Footlighters gave Alaina a safe space to create theatre for the pure joy of creating theatre. She found support and positivity with them, and as she grew into a leadership role, she was able to provide that same support to the younger actors and actresses.
Education
Education
Alaina received four years of theatre education from Akron School for the Arts, a by audition program, located within Firestone CLC. During this time she took classes that included Acting 1, Scenic Design, Bussiness of Theatre Arts and Communications, and Theatre Capstone.
She continues to take acting classes at Ohio University.
As a child, Alaina attended multiple multi-week classes at Weathervane Playhouse, including Making a Musical, Musical Theatre I - III.
Full Resume
Full Resume
** in order of most recent
** in order of most recent
Antigone Lead Ismene
The Spongebob Musical Supporting Patchy
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy Lead Van Helsing
The Fairest Lead Frances
Finding Nemo Jr Lead Marlin
Twelfth Night Lead Viola
The Prom (HS premiere) Supporting Mrs. Green
Willy Wonka Jr Lead Willy Wonka
On The Verge Lead Fanny
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind Performer Performer
33 Little Pigs` Lead Big Bad Wolf
A Midsummers Night Dream Ensemble Peasbossom
The Crucible Lead Abigail Williams
The Diary of Anne Frank Lead Anne Frank
The Enchanted Bookshop Lead Margie
R&H Cinderella Ensemble Ensemble
Mary Poppins Jr Supporting Mrs. Corey
The Music Man Jr Ensemble Ensemble
Peter Pan Jr Ensemble Pine
The Jungle Book Kids. Supporting Kaa
Honk! Jr. Ensemble Father Swan
101 Dalmations Kids Supporting Narrator
Jitterbug Juliet Ensemble Yes Person
The Wizard of Oz Ensemble Munchkin
FILM
OTMA Lead Personal Project
Hungarian Scouts Lead Alex George - Director
Ace Powers Supporting Alliance of Healthy Youth
Alaina Tennant as "Margit" in Hungarian Scouts
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