Resume
CALEB GOH
(619) 981-2009
Dynamic theatre educator and director with almost two decades of experience in performing arts education and thirty years in the theatre industry. Proven expertise in teaching, directing, and managing theatrical productions across K-12 private schools as well as college. Passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a collaborative approach to nurturing creativity, intellectual independence, and self-expression. Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION
· Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy in Musical Theatre (Ph.D.)
· San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (MFA)
· Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Bachelor of Arts in Drama (BA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grace Church School, New York, NY 2021–2023
Artistic Director of Grace Theater Company
· Designed and taught comprehensive drama curriculum, including monologue work, scene study, musical theatre, film and tv acting, and audition techniques.
· Directed all mainstage productions, collaborating with technical theatre staff and external artists to bring productions to fruition.
· Served as advisor, fostering student creativity, self-expression, and intellectual growth.
Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY 2018–2021
Upper School Director of Theatre & Speech
· Led classes in theatre techniques, speech, and audition prep, incorporating theatre methodologies such as Stanislavski, Meisner, Lecoq, and Viewpoints.
· Directed all major upper school productions.
· Developed interdisciplinary programming and served as mentor for the Asia Society Affinity Group.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, Orange County, CA 2017–2018
Upper School Drama Program Director
· Designed and implemented theatre curriculum for drama and musical theatre.
· Directed and choreographed the middle and upper school productions, additionally providing choreographic mentorship to budding choreographers.
· Supervised the Gay-Straight Alliance on campus and also served as advisor for high school students.
La Jolla Country Day School, San Diego, CA 2006–2012
Middle & Upper School Drama, Dance & Musical Theatre Teacher
· Taught sections of drama including monologue work, classic and contemporary scene study, musical theatre, film and tv acting, and audition technique.
· Offered diverse courses in dance including ballet, jazz, musical theatre dance, basic tap, step, ballroom, and hip-hop styles.
· Directed and choreographed the middle and upper school productions, as well as the annual lower school concerts.
· Served as glee club director.
v The Caleb Goh Dance Award honors contributions to the school in the field of dance and musical theatre, awarded to a graduating senior each year.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING & DIRECTORIAL ROLES
SUNY Purchase, Harrison, NY 2018–2019
Adjunct Professor in Musical Theatre
· Adjunct professor lecturing in musical theatre history and performance.
Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore 2013–2015
College Professor in Musical Theatre
· Lecturer in musical theatre history, song and dance technique, dramatic literature, research and writing, and performance synthesis.
· Served as thesis supervisor.
· Directed and choreographed the musicals and theatre showcases.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Honors & Awards
Directed award-winning school productions across multiple institutions.
The Caleb Goh Dance Award was created to honor contributions in the field of dance and musical theatre, awarded to a graduating senior each year at La Jolla Country Day School.
Publications, Conference Papers & Presentations
Published The History of Musical Theatre in Southeast Asia (Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre).
Commissioned to write sections in a new Routledge Handbook on 50 Musical Theatre Choreographers of Stage and Screen.
Presented at, and organized, multiple research panels in conferences including, NAIS People of Color Conference, Association for Asian Performance Conference, Association for Theatre in Higher Education Conference, The Musical Theatre Educator’s Alliance Conference, and the International Federation for Theatre Research Conference.
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Organized assemblies addressing cultural invisibility and anti-discrimination initiatives.
Speaker and organizer of initiatives on Asian representation in theatre.
Developed inclusive educational programming, fostering a welcoming environment for all students.
Attendee and panelist for over ten NAIS POCC.
Committee Work
On numerous hiring search committees at Poly Prep Country Day School, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, and La Jolla Country Day School.
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, iWork Office Suite, Veracross, PowerSchool, Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie
DIRECTORIAL & CHOREOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE
Pangdemonium, Singapore
Director^ & Choreographer* for Various Musicals:
· Heathers by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe (Spring 2025) ^*
Sing’theatre, Singapore
Director^ & Choreographer* for Various Musicals:
· The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin (Spring 2025) ^*
· Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & David Greig (Spring 2025) ^*
Grace Church School, New York, NY
Director for Various Plays and Musicals:
· Chicago by John Kander & Fred Ebb (Spring 2023)
· Fools by Neil Simon (Fall 2022)
· Bat Boy by Laurence O’Keefe (Spring 2022)
· The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov (Fall 2021)
Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY
Director for Various Plays and Musicals:
· Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown (Spring 2021)
· Love, Shakespeare by William Shakespeare (Fall 2020)
· Grease by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey (Spring 2020)
· The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman & The Members of Tectonic Theater Project (Fall 2019)
· Urinetown by Greg Kotis & Mark Hollmann (Spring 2019)
· Fools by Neil Simon (Fall 2018)
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, Orange County, CA
Director^ & Choreographer* for Various Plays and Musicals:
· Nicholas Nickleby adapted from the Charles Dickens novel by Tim Kelly (Spring 2018) ^
· The Drowsy Chaperone by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison (Spring 2018) ^
· James & the Giant Peach by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Timothy Allen McDonald (Fall 2017) ^*
Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore
Director & Choreographer for Various Productions:
· Singapore 60s (Fall 2014)
· Lucky Stiff by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens (Fall 2014)
· Level 2 & 3 Song & Dance Showcase (Fall 2014)
· Level 1 Song & Scene Showcase (Fall 2013)
La Jolla Country Day School, San Diego, CA
Director^ & Choreographer* for Various Plays, Musicals & Performances Pieces:
· The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Mary Lynn Dobson (Spring 2012) ^
· The Drowsy Chaperone by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison (Spring 2012) *
· Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (Spring 2012) *
· Glee Club Performances & Competitions (Spring 2011 – 2012) ^*
· The Long Red Herring by Pat Cook (Spring 2011) ^
· The World Goes ‘Round by John Kander & Fred Ebb (Spring 2011) ^*
· Beauty & the Beast by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman & Tim Rice (Fall 2011) ^*
· Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II (Spring 2010) *
· As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Spring 2010) ^
· Once Upon a Mattress by Mary Rodgers (Fall 2010) ^*
· Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Spring 2009) ^
· Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim & George Furth (Winter 2009) ^*
· A Year with Frog & Toad by Robert and Willie Reale (Fall 2009) ^*
· Guys & Dolls by Frank Loesser (Spring 2008) *
· Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (Spring 2008) ^
· A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (Winter 2008) *
· Seussical the Musical by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens (Fall 2008) ^*
· Thoroughly Modern Millie by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan (Spring 2007) *
· The Honorable Urashima Taro by Coleman A. Jennings (Spring 2007) ^
· A Thousand Cranes by Kathryn Schultz Miller (Spring 2007) ^
· The Wizard of Oz by Harold Arlen (Fall 2007) ^*
· Fools by Neil Simon (Fall 2006) ^
· Honk! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Fall 2006) ^*
FUN FACTS
Conversant in Mandarin. Avid marathoner. Amateur baker.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request
