Hello, and welcome
I’m Carly L. Bodnar, a stage & screen director, coach/consultant, and artist.
Throughout my career, three things have guided me and my work - creativity, connection, and compassion.
My creativity doesn’t fit neatly into a single box. It manifests itself in many different ways, including directing theater and film, acting, producing, teaching, and coaching. (And sometimes making seashell jewelry and candles!) Even in administrative or service roles, I’ve used my creativity for problem-solving and communicating effectively. Each new creative pursuit builds on my experiences, while allowing me to grow and challenge myself in new, exciting ways.
Regardless of how my creativity is manifesting, it’s driven by a desire to create connection. I love connecting with people, whether it’s with a huge audience watching a production I directed, or one-on-one over post-show drinks. I direct theater and film to spark a connection between artists and audiences. I teach to connect people with each other, so new creative communities can grow. I coach to help others connect with themselves, and the inherent power and creativity they have within.
All of this connection is in service of creating compassion. Storytelling is about being witnessed - we all want to be seen, understood, accepted. This focus on compassion and empathy informs the way I direct and coach. I always strive to witness, understand, and accept, which influences how I interact with colleagues and clients, and the type of work I create.
Thanks to these three ideas, my career has spanned multiple forms and followed several paths. As I continue my journey with a focus on directing and coaching, I know they will keep on guiding me to create and do work that is meaningful and necessary.
Throughout my career, three things have guided me and my work - creativity, connection, and compassion.
My creativity doesn’t fit neatly into a single box. It manifests itself in many different ways, including directing theater and film, acting, producing, teaching, and coaching. (And sometimes making seashell jewelry and candles!) Even in administrative or service roles, I’ve used my creativity for problem-solving and communicating effectively. Each new creative pursuit builds on my experiences, while allowing me to grow and challenge myself in new, exciting ways.
Regardless of how my creativity is manifesting, it’s driven by a desire to create connection. I love connecting with people, whether it’s with a huge audience watching a production I directed, or one-on-one over post-show drinks. I direct theater and film to spark a connection between artists and audiences. I teach to connect people with each other, so new creative communities can grow. I coach to help others connect with themselves, and the inherent power and creativity they have within.
All of this connection is in service of creating compassion. Storytelling is about being witnessed - we all want to be seen, understood, accepted. This focus on compassion and empathy informs the way I direct and coach. I always strive to witness, understand, and accept, which influences how I interact with colleagues and clients, and the type of work I create.
Thanks to these three ideas, my career has spanned multiple forms and followed several paths. As I continue my journey with a focus on directing and coaching, I know they will keep on guiding me to create and do work that is meaningful and necessary.
What I'm Working on...
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ABOUT GREETINGS FROM THE RED PLANET
BY NATALIE VALENTINE (ONLINE READING)Arin wins the lottery to be the first person on a one-way trip to live on Mars when our planet is on fire in the not-as-distant-as-we'd-like future. Unfortunately for Arin, no matter how far we run, we can't escape our past - or ourselves. The only thing harder to find than your soulmate is your soul. TRANSFORMATION THEATRE, INC.Producing and developing new plays that are by, for and about underrepresented voices. |
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Love Defined The Musical Premiered Mar 22, 2024
This virtual reading was developed as part of the New Musicals Festival through Theatre on the Verge in January-March 2024 Writer: Matthew Jordan Director: Carly L. Bodnar Digital Coordinator: Kelly Lin Hayes Woman 1: Leigh Dillon Woman 2: Elena Nahrmann Man 1: Thomas Smith Man 2: Christopher Roche |
AWARDS and NOMINATIONS for "Love Defined"
WON
Best Realization of a Dramatic Song (Christopher Roche)
Best Visual Design (Carly L. Bodnar)
Best Sound Design/Editing (Carly L. Bodnar & Matthew Jordan)
Most Accessible
Most Attended
NOMINATIONS
Best Comedic Song (“Waiting to Hear From You”)
Best Solo (Uptempo) (“Luna You’re the Girl For Me”)
Best Performance in a Leading Comedic Role (Christopher Roche)
Best Realization of a Comedic Song (Elena Nahrmann & Leigh Dillon)
Best Direction (Carly L. Bodnar)
WON
Best Realization of a Dramatic Song (Christopher Roche)
Best Visual Design (Carly L. Bodnar)
Best Sound Design/Editing (Carly L. Bodnar & Matthew Jordan)
Most Accessible
Most Attended
NOMINATIONS
Best Comedic Song (“Waiting to Hear From You”)
Best Solo (Uptempo) (“Luna You’re the Girl For Me”)
Best Performance in a Leading Comedic Role (Christopher Roche)
Best Realization of a Comedic Song (Elena Nahrmann & Leigh Dillon)
Best Direction (Carly L. Bodnar)
Check back as I'll continue updating this page with more projects.
Director | Coach | Artist
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ArtisticI started my artistic journey as an actor, performing in both traditional plays and devised works and studying a variety of acting techniques. I’ve also shared my knowledge as a teaching artist through various regional theater education programs, and am discovering a new passion for writing fiction and screenplays.
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