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Trent Blanton is a seasoned theatre professional and educator currently serving as a Teaching Associate Professor at East Carolina University, focusing on Musical Theatre Performance, Advanced Acting I, and Practicum in TV and Film. Blanton has an extensive background in the performing arts, having worked as an Artistic Associate at Forestburgh Playhouse since 2014 and as a performer in the Les Miserables National Tour from 1999 to 2006. Additionally, Blanton was an Associate Professor of Theatre at Rider University, where teaching centered on the Michael Chekhov Technique. Blanton's interests include a specialization in 1980s European Horror, contributing expertise to various cultural contexts. Educational qualifications include Master of Fine Arts degrees from Florida Atlantic University and a candidate status at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Georgia College & State University. Recent certifications include a Certified Nursing Assistant from Pitt Community College.