Paige A. Bates
Paige Bates is a passionate and dedicated actress, currently honing her craft at Rutgers University Camden, where she is pursuing a minor in Theater within the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts. An accomplished vocal performer, Paige has trained under esteemed instructors such as Dr. Julianne Baird, focusing on "Singing for the Stage," and has participated in various ensembles, including the Concert Choir, Cabaret with Soyeon Bin, the Gospel Choir with Dionne Fields, and Voice for the Stage with Genvieve Perrier. Additionally, Paige has refined her stage combat skills under the guidance of Ian Rose as the fight director for "Urinetown" and worked with Eli Lynn as the fight and intimacy coordinator for "Triumph of Love."
Prior to her studies at Rutgers, Paige made a significant impact at Delran High School, where she was not only a talented performer in spring musicals but also a dedicated stage manager with the DHS Players, earning a #1 Club Award in 2012.
As a founding member of Delran High School's Thespian Society and an apprentice producer, she played an essential role in fostering the arts within her community. Paige also showcased her talents with MoorArts in productions of "Hairspray" and "High School Musical," further enriching her experience in the theater.
Most recently, Paige completed a fellowship with Theatre Philadelphia, where she contributed to the community engagement sector, demonstrating her commitment to the arts and her desire to connect with audiences. With her diverse training and a wealth of experience in both performance and production, Paige Bates is a rising star in the theater world, ready to make her mark on stage and beyond.