Tinamarie is a member of the SSDC (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers) and received both a Master and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre Arts. She has trained in the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, and a member of MICHA (Michael Chekhov Association); her training also includes voice and movement with David Smukler, (former student of Edith Skinner and Kristin Linklater), and founder of the Canadian Voice Intensive. 

     As a performer, she has appeared in numerous venues with favorite roles including: Claire in Fuddy Meers, Sextuplets in Wonder of the World, Mrs. Bramson in Night Must Fall, Mommy in American Dream, Pantalone in A Christmas Commedia, Claire in Rumors, Woman in Rockaby, Polly in Three Penny Opera, Rizzo in Grease and the role of Nellie in the production of South Pacific with the Riverside Civic Light Opera.

C Tinamarie is the Artistic Director and co-founder of Sanctuary Stage where her focus is on the development, creation, and promotion of original works that give a voice to the 'voiceless'.  Community-engaged theater-making projects include: 'Brush Ape-Logger of the Northwest, Humboldt' 2011 Sanctuary Stage, Producing Artistic Director; 'Jason in Eureka' 2009 Cornerstone Theater - Community Partner, Liaison/Advisor.  'Someday'2008, Assistant Director with Cornerstone Theater Company; 'Shades of Grey' 2008, Creator/Ensemble member Sanctuary Stage; Producing and directing productions and events:  2009 VDAY Campaign, Vagina Monologues; 2007 World AIDS DAY, Eureka, CA; NorthCoast Vets, Stand Down 2008; Poetry out Loud, Eureka, CA. 

     In addition, Tinamarie is certified in Children's Theater, has taught at Humboldt State University California and College of the Redwoods, and has been teaching acting, puppetry, and production for 15 years as a resident artist.  She also trains educators and artists in the skills of placing the arts back in the classroom through both arts education and curriculum based lesson plans.