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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

TEACHING ARTIST REVIEW: Theatre Horizon Camp

A recent review from a parent in regards to a week-long camp through Theatre Horizon:


"My daughter, L., was enrolled in your theatre camp [through Theatre Horizon], August 13-17. What an incredible experience she had! Alyssa Mulligan and Erin Frederick did an exceptional job with all of the kids, creating a cohesive, happy group right off the bat. L. felt comfortable with the other kids and with Alyssa and Erin -- who were wonderful about having ice breaking activities that made everyone feel good about the process -- from the minute she arrived on Monday morning. So, I was delighted that she was having a good experience. The icing on the cake? A very professional performance on Friday afternoon, more professional than some of the plays L. has worked on for three months!

Thanks again for a wonderful week and, once again, hats off to Alyssa Mulligan and Erin Frederick."
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