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I am a theatre artist who is dedicated to integrating my dual passions: Theatre & Education. I am very devoted to helping students find their voice. It is my firm philosophy that creating theatre is crucial in shaping both individual and societal growth.
Welcome!

My name is Alyssa Mulligan.

I completed my undergraduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University, where I graduated at the top of my class with a B.A. in Theatre and a minor in Sociology. From stage to film, I have been fortunate to fill the roles of educator, actor, director, writer, producer, dramaturg, etc.

I was fortunate to work with the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia as the 2009/10 Education Apprentice. My experiences there included integrating the arts into K-8th grade classroom curricula, running an after-school drama program, teaching courses at the Walnut, assistant teaching at HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy, developing various study guide materials for our multiple kids shows, and understudying all of the roles for our Touring Outreach Company.

I just recently completed my M.A. in Theatre Education at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. While at Emerson College I was employed as both a Graduate Assistant to Dr. Robert Colby and in ArtsEmerson's Education/Outreach Department.

Currently, I am back in Philadelphia as a free-lance Teaching Artist working with theatre companies such as Walnut Street Theatre & Theatre Horizon. I am also employed by Darlington Arts Center as the Lead Teacher at their arts-based preschool.

Please feel free to look at my resume and samples of my work below!

Live Fully.
Laugh Often.
Love Much.

Just Be.

- Alyssa

PRESS RELEASE: Student Marshall


Alyssa Mulligan (Student Marshall- Theatre) and Penn State President Graham Spanier.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2009


College of Arts and Architecture Students Honored for Academic Achievement


UNIVERSITY PARK, PA- Seven College of Arts and Architecture students were recently named spring 2009 student marshals, in recognition of earning the highest overall grade-point average in their respective academic unit.


THEATRE
Alyssa M. Mulligan, daughter of Michael and Carol Mulligan of Hatboro, is the student marshal for the School of Theatre and will earn a bachelor of arts degree in theatre. She has received several honors, including the President's Freshman Award, which presented annually to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average during their freshman year, Evan Pugh Junior and Senior awards, and several scholarships. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the National Scholars honor societies and participated in the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. After graduation, Mulligan will be the education apprentice at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Mulligan plans to pursue both master's and doctoral degrees in theatre and eventually teach at the collegiate level.

http://www.artsandarchitecture.psu.edu/news/2009/may/06_studentmarshals.html
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