Biography
Anne, a native of the Greater Boston Area, has been actively involved in theater since the second grade, when she played The Princess in a class production of Puss in Boots. Since then, she has worked with numerous theater companies in a variety of roles. It was as a student at Weston High School, in Weston, MA, that Anne first discovered her passion for teaching and directing theater. Anne was thrilled to return to Weston High in 2009 to teach acting and speech classes and assist with the Theater Company. Currently, Anne holds the position of Drama Director at Westborough High School, where she teaches theater arts, film, and Shakespeare classes, as well as directs the theater company, Center Stage.
Anne earned her B.A. in English and Theater from Colgate University, where she had numerous opportunities to work as a playwright, actor, director, and producer. She emerged as a leader of multiple student theater organizations, including the Colgate University Experimental Theater Company (ETC), a group devoted to creating and performing original works of theater. In addition to ETC, Anne was active in the University Theater main-stage productions, the Student Theater Company, and the Student Musical Theater Company.
After graduating from Colgate in 2008, Anne went on to earn her M.A. in Theatre Education from Emerson College. There, she worked as a Graduate Assistant to Dr. Robert Colby and the Performing Arts Department. As part of this job, Anne coordinated the Annual Emerson College High School Drama Festival for two years, an experience she truly enjoyed and valued as a meaningful part of her own education.
Outside of the classroom, Anne enjoys spending her summers at the Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA, where she holds the position of Assistant Director of Senior Camp for the Beaver Summer Programs. A staff member since 2006, Anne has held multiple positions, including Head Counselor in the Middle and Senior Divisions, Extended Day Counselor, and Drama Specialist.
Anne earned her B.A. in English and Theater from Colgate University, where she had numerous opportunities to work as a playwright, actor, director, and producer. She emerged as a leader of multiple student theater organizations, including the Colgate University Experimental Theater Company (ETC), a group devoted to creating and performing original works of theater. In addition to ETC, Anne was active in the University Theater main-stage productions, the Student Theater Company, and the Student Musical Theater Company.
After graduating from Colgate in 2008, Anne went on to earn her M.A. in Theatre Education from Emerson College. There, she worked as a Graduate Assistant to Dr. Robert Colby and the Performing Arts Department. As part of this job, Anne coordinated the Annual Emerson College High School Drama Festival for two years, an experience she truly enjoyed and valued as a meaningful part of her own education.
Outside of the classroom, Anne enjoys spending her summers at the Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA, where she holds the position of Assistant Director of Senior Camp for the Beaver Summer Programs. A staff member since 2006, Anne has held multiple positions, including Head Counselor in the Middle and Senior Divisions, Extended Day Counselor, and Drama Specialist.