User:WalidC
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[edit] Biography
Born on June 19, 1990 in Lebanon to Nabih and Kawsar Chaya, Walid Chaya moved to the United States at the age of three. First living in Maryland, Walid attended Twinbrook Elementary School. At the age of four, Walid had a baby sister, Rawan Chaya. Then, in the summer of 1998 Walid and his family moved again, this time across the river to Virginia. There, Walid attended Jefferson Houston School of the Arts and Sciences. Transferring schools due to changing school boundaries, Walid finished his fourth and fifth grade school years at James K. Polk Elementary School in Alexandria, VA, where he began his film career, broadcasting the school news every morning. Walid later attended Francis C Hammond Middle School. At Hammond, Walid was a leader in the film department, helping produce the school's new student orientation videos as well as the film productions. In the summer of 2003, Walid moved for the last time, leaving him where he is now, attending Robert E. Lee High School. At Lee, Walid Chaya is involved in Theatre, Madrigals Choir, Speech & Debate, and more. Walid's high school years have also been filled with theatre experience outside of school, including community and professional theatre. Currently, Walid is finishing his senior year at Lee as he waits for college acceptance letters...
[edit] Career
Although Walid has been seen many times in the limelight, he still has his fair play in the dark, behind-the-scenes. Walid's first production was at Hammond Theatre, playing the infamous Big Bad Wolf in The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. Walid's first musical debut came along in the original production of No More Drama, written by a group of talented performers, one being Walid. Entering high school, Walid kicked off his year getting involved with Lancer Theatre productions. Walid's Lancer Theatre debut was as "David" in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's, The Rivals, directed by Trena Weiss-Null. During Walid's junior year, he wrote, produced, and starred in the original musical, The Facebook, directed by Aliki Pappas and premiering at Robert E. Lee High School. During all this, Walid has made a couple of original movies, just for fun with his friends, available on Google Video. His movie, "The Chase," featuring Meredith Clark and Annie Forsyth, won "Best Film" and "Best Costumes", including two other nominations. Most recently, Walid played Mushnik in Lancer Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Allen Carrington Brooks. Walid's last project was his role in Lancer Theatre's "The Nerd", as 'Rick Steadman'. Currently he is technical director and stage manager for Lancer Theatre's Unity Within Music, a Black history show by Aliki Pappas. Shortly, he will be auditioning for his next mainstage performance, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown.
[edit] Theatre (Performance)
Twelve Angry Men (2001)...as Juror 4
The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf (2001)...as Wallington Wellington Wolf III
No More Drama (2002)...as MC/Host
Hotel Bethlehem (2003)...as Innkeeper
The Rivals (2004)...as David
Miss America Murder Mystery (2004)...as Officer Bernard
Black Comedy (2004)...as Schuppanzigh
The Bethlehem Project (2004)...as Oozie
The Ugly Duckling (2005)...as Chancellor
Sorry, Wrong Number (2005)...as Lunch Attendant & Information
The Wiz (2005)...as Ensemble & Solider Messenger
Trojan Women (2005)...as Menalaeus
A Cold Day in Hell (2005)...as Tony
Going to School (2005)...as Dad
This is a Test (2005)...as Chris
The Curious Savage (2005)...as Dr. Emmett
The Facebook (2006)...as John
Little Shop of Horrors (2006)...as Mr. Mushnik
The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World (2006)...as Ensemble
Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2006)...as Gaston
Godspell (2006)...as Jeffrey
Murder, Medium-Rare (2006)...as Chef Roberto
The Nerd (2006)...as Rick Steadman
[edit] Theatre (Technical)
No More Drama (2002) – Writer
Aesop’s Fables (2003) – Props
Godspell (2004) – Publicity Manager
Blithe Spirit (2004) – Assistant Director
The Wiz (2005) – Program Editor & Publicity Manager
Café Murder (2005) – Director
The Curious Savage (2005) – Program Editor & House Manager
Papa Panov (2005) – Make-Up
Lancer Theatre (2005) – Production Manager
The Facebook (2006) – Writer & Producer
Freedom Wasn’t Just Given (2006) – Technical Director
Lancer Idol (2006) - Director
Lancer Theatre (2006) – Theatre Manager
Murder, Medium-Rare (2006) – Director
The Nerd (2006) – Publicity Manager
[edit] Filmography
The Chase (2006)…Director, Producer, and as Praugh
Lil Shopa Hurrz (2005)…Director, Producer and as Seymour, Dentist, Chiffon
Joseph & the Amazing Pimpin’ Threads (2005)…Direcor, Producer, and as Joseph
Rhythm (2005)…Director, Producer
The Sandman (2005)…Director, Producer, and as Mayor
[edit] Nominations & Awards
2006 Best Thespian – Lancer Theatre WINNER
2006 Best Improvee – Lancer Theatre
2006 Best Techie – Lancer Theatre WINNER
2006 Best Actor in a Musical – Little Shop of Horrors
2006 Best Film - The Chase WINNER
2006 Best Costumes - The Chase WINNER
2006 Best Soundtrack - The Chase
2006 Best Performance - The Chase
2005 Cappie Commendee – Cappies Theatre WINNER
2005 Best Thespian – Lancer Theatre WINNER
2005 Most Improved – Lancer Theatre WINNER
2005 Best Techie – Lancer Theatre
2005 Best Actor in a Play – The Curious Savage
2005 Best Cameo – The Wiz
2004 Best Featured Actor in a Play – The Rivals
[edit] Coming Soon
About Walid Chaya's musical, The Facebook, as well as updates!
