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About Cara Alvey

Cara Alvey is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the industry. She has honed her craft at esteemed institutions, including the British/American Drama Academy in Oxford, the New Actor’s Workshop in NYC, Howard Fine in Los Angeles, Jean Fowler’s Coach Works in Scottsdale, AZ, and HB Studio’s “Hagen Actor’s Lab” in NYC.

An award-nominated actress and choreographer, Cara has garnered accolades such as a Zoni Award for her choreography in “Peter Pan,” a Scottie Award for her portrayal of Kitty in “Charlie’s Aunt,” and a Prizm Award for her performance as Susie in “Wait Until Dark.” Recently, she has expanded her artistic repertoire to include directing theater productions working on projects as an on-set coach.

Her commercial credits include Bestway,, and Walmart, as well as voiceover spots on radio and a national Subaru commercial. 

Cara’s film credits include “Adam’s Eve,” which she won Best Supporting Actress Outstanding Achievement Award at Roshani International Film Festival 2024  and “Pause,” a film that achieved 14 official worldwide and won Best Short Film three times in 2018. She has also gained valuable experience in casting through her collaboration with Fishgate Productions. 

Excitingly, Cara is thrilled to announce that the film ‘Church Girl’ has been officially selected for the 168 Film Festival, along with five additional official selections worldwide. Additionally, one of her students recently won an award for “Excellence in Acting” at the Show Low Film Festival. Cara is proudly represented by Dani’s Agency.

Cara’s Students have booked with TNT’s Animal Kingdom, FX’s American Horror Story, Amazon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon’s Side Hustle and Danger Force, Lifetime Movie Network, Verizon, Peter Piper Pizza, Nike, BestWay Pools, Warner Bros., ID, Jake’s Unlimited, SRP commercials, Print, TV Pilots, Feature Films, Short Films, Regional Theater, and much more!

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Actors Workshop


CAAW has had the pleasure of aiding some of the Valley’s greatest talent since 2014. CAAW has worked students of all ages and backgrounds and given them the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare them for the world of Professional acting. Whether students do online, in-person, group, or individual sessions, they will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills and get an edge amounts the highly competitive field of talent. As more and more work in the industry is brought into the Valley, talent needs to be prepared to ensure their next opportunity isn’t missed. Whether preparing for Commercial work, sitcoms, movies, or even on-stage theatrical roles, CAAW will help you achieve your very best.