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photo of Carol Maples  Dr. Carol J Maples

Assistant Professor of Theatre Education – Theatre Education Coordinator

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CJ Maples has returned home to Missouri State University where she arrived as a freshman on an acting scholarship. As a future educator she knew an understanding of all aspects of theatre were essential. She delved into technical theatre and fell in love with directing. Her honors at Missouri State University include awards for Directing, Acting, and Technical. Carol returned for Tent Theatre summers including the special 25th reunion season as the Production Manager. 

In between teaching endeavors Carol has taken time off to pursue video production work as co-producer, director, filmographer and editor. Her videos have served for training and promotion of various corporations and cities in both Missouri and Texas. Serving as the Education Coordinator for the Theatre & Dance Department, Carol brings experience as a teacher, director, lead manager, public relations coordinator and Fine Arts department chairperson. 

As a professional educator her experience encompasses public schools from small to large. Carol’s students have qualified for state in both One-Act and Individual competitions. Among her stage directing credits are Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, The Boyfriend, Music Man, Hello Dolly!, Oliver!, Anything Goes, Fiddler on the Roof, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, See How They Run, Greater Tuna, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Curious Savage, Rumors, Everyman, Goodbye Howard, Duet for Bear and Dog, Medea and many more. Carol’s teaching honors include: Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (multiple nominee) and the Missouri State Teacher Appreciation Award. In 1997 Carol received Reality Therapy Certification from the William Glasser Institute. As with the theatre arts, she finds the training especially helpful in the field of education and the study of humankind.



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