Everyman Theatre Welcomes New Director of Education

Everyman Theatre is pleased to welcome Brianna McCoy as its new Director of Education. Formerly the Director of Education at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Ms. McCoy brings with her years of experience in all areas of educational theatre.

"Brianna's background in arts integrated education makes her the ideal person to helm our expanding Education Department right now," said Managing Director Jonathan K. Waller. "I have seen her passion for the arts first hand, and I am thrilled to discover the many ways in which she will enrich the lives of Baltimore residents and help Everyman continue to push the boundaries of how theatre can be accessible to a community."

"It is an honor to join Everyman, a theatre that creates dynamic work that challenges and inspires," said Director of Education Ms. McCoy. "As an educator and artist, I am energized by the culture, mission, and people that are a part of this new artistic home. I look forward to welcoming students into the Everyman experience."

Ms. McCoy brings over a decade's worth of experience in theatre education to Everyman. As a teaching artist, Brianna has taught diverse student populations at many DC area theaters including Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, The Bay Theatre, and Round House Theatre, where she served as the Director of Education for three years. Managing twelve programs serving over 4,000 students a year between the ages of one and 92, Ms. McCoy created sustainable experiences for students to exercise their imaginations, take creative risks, and learn about themselves as artists. She holds a BA in Drama from The Catholic University of America is a resident company member of The Keegan Theatre in Washington DC.

Everyman Theatre is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Everyman Theatre is a proud member of the Bromo Tower Arts and Entertainment District. Everyman Theatre is a professional Equity theatre company celebrating the actor, with a resident company of artists from the Baltimore/DC area. Founded in 1990 by Vincent Lancisi, the theatre is dedicated to engaging the audience through a shared experience between actor and audience seeking connection and emotional truth in performance. Everyman is committed to presenting high quality plays that are affordable and accessible to everyone.

Vincent M. Lancisi is the Founding Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre; Jonathan K. Waller is the Managing Director. For information about Everyman Theatre, visit www.everymantheatre.org or call 410.752.2208.

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