Adam Pelty

Adam Pelty serves as an Associate Professor in the Theatre department at Coastal Carolina University, where he directs and choreographs major productions including Little Women, How To Succeed..., 1940s Radio Hour, and A Chorus Line. Nationally recognized for creating the original Broadway choreography for The Scarlet Pimpernel, he maintains an active professional career bridging academia and the performing arts industry.

Education:

• B.F.A., United States International University

Pelty's artistic practice centers on musical theatre direction and choreography, with significant contributions to both Broadway and regional theatre. His expertise spans performance creation, actor training, and theatrical storytelling, demonstrated through award-winning work like Billy Elliot - the Musical and regional productions including Syncopation (Merrimack Rep) and Tick, Tick, Boom (Porchlight Chicago). As a performer, he has appeared in Broadway shows such as Titanic and Spamalot, bringing practical experience to his academic role.

Awards:

• IRNE award for choreography in Billy Elliot - the Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse

Through Moveable Arts (his Broadway education company) and Summer Stars (which he founded in Rochester, NY), Pelty develops educational programming connecting students with industry professionals. His teaching extends beyond CCU to institutions including Interlochen Center for the Arts, Ithaca College, and NYU, where he shares expertise in theatrical production and performance techniques.