Playwright Lena Carroll Clay is an award winning theatre teacher,  playwright,  producer, and director.  She was born on November 2nd in Wilmington, Delaware.  Ms. Clay made her first professional Off-Broadway performance (at the sweet age of sixteen) singing and dancing in Show Boat, at the Three Little Bakers Dining Theatre in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Clay debut as a Playwright with her first production, "LIVE", at the Warner Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware. 

Ms. Clay became well known for her expertise in the performing arts after pioneering the way in 1992, as the first African-American female to produce a play on the Off-Broadway prestigious stage, The DuPont Playhouse, in Wilmington, Delaware.  In 2005, Ms. Clay served as the Assistant Stage Director in the University of South Carolina production, "Robert Oppenheimer", at the Longstreet Theatre in October 2004  (Program Link ).

Under the direction of Ms. Clay, Alcorn’s drama department received a prestigious honor to participate in the Walt Disney World Performing Arts Festival in 2005.  Only twenty-five schools in the country were selected.  Alcorn Middle School was proud to be among the best.

Ms. Clay is proud to present her upcoming gospel theatrical production, “Child Support: Where’s My Money?”   After 5 years of researching to write this play, the show is sure to reach the hearts of many people.  She is no stranger to the professional stage, and is proud of her many accomplishments. 

Ms. Clay is a proud mother of three, Kirk, (Purple Heart Iraqi Freedom Veteran), Roger (Educator), & Tahnia, (Dance Instructor),   She believes some hard life lessons with education can empower you to extend a positive hand to effectively lift others up.  Ms. Clay continues her work and love for children by dedicating her life to the church, community service,  and education.  She spent the last five years in the classroom as a loyal and dedicated theatre teacher for Richland  School  District One.  Ms. Clay is also the gospel choir director for her church, Free Gospel, and Dr. A. V. Strong’s Gang Out Program in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Ms. Clay is a professional entertainment judge, motivational speaker for the youth, and a a strong advocate for the Arts.   She holds a Masters Degree in Education, Specializing in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, specializing in English and Theatre Education from the University of South Carolina, and Associates Degree in Paralegal/Public Service from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina.  Ms. Clay is also a Resident Artist with the South Carolina Arts Commission, and loves working with children.   Embracing her destiny, Ms. Clay embarks on the world to present the proud production,  Child Support: Where’s My Money?”

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