Alvin Ailey

Striking a pose

I had the opportunity to volunteer with the Celebrity Series of Boston to promote its 2013-2104 season at two Alvin Ailey performances, which took place at the Citi Performing Arts Center (Wang Theater). My executive director, Stephanie Janes, is the senior communications manager for the Celebrity Series. So, she invited local titleholders to help out at the shows. How could I say no to this awesome offer?

The wonderful part about this appearance, was that I got to watch the show and then volunteer afterwards. Alvin Ailey has always been one of my favorite dance companies. They don't come to Boston very often, so I couldn't miss this performance. I decided to volunteer two nights because the show line-up varied per night.

Volunteering with Miss Plymouth County & Miss Western MA

Both performances were incredible. As a dancer, I was truly impressed by the talent I saw on stage. I could tell that all the dancer were experienced storytellers, just loved movement and expressing themselves. Most importantly they were all having fun.

The Alvin Ailey company is like a big family that invites their friends, "the audience," over for a dinner party. They welcome you into their home and make sure you are comfortable and entertained while you're visiting.

Pictured with my executive director, Stephanie Janes

About five minutes before the show ended, my sister queens and I went to the lobby to hand out fliers promoting the Celebrity Series. It was a lot of fun, because the audience was surprised to encounter ladies wearing crowns. Most of them didn't know about the Miss MA and Miss America Scholarship Organizations. So, I gave them a quick 30 second speech telling them a little bit about myself and the system. 

Lots of people were excited to know that there actually was a Miss Cambridge. They smiled and waved at me. I thought that was pretty cool ;-) I absolutely love my job and all of the fantastic perks that come with it!

-Carrie

Promoting the Celebrity Series of Boston at the end of the Alvin Ailey