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Meet Nicole

Visiting Assistant Professor, Theater

Education

2008 University of South Florida, B.A. Theatre Performance
2013 Accademia dell’Arte, MFA Physical Theatre
        *accredited by Mississippi University for Women

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Courses Taught

Movement for the Actor 
Introduction to Theatre 
Improvisation for the Theatre 
Voice and Diction
Studio Theatre Participation

Career Specialties

Nicole Crowther's specialties lie in physical theatre performance, including movement, circus arts, partner acrobatics, slapstick, Commedia dell’Arte and mask performance. Her career has been largely focused on drama education, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) and devising theatre for social change.

Professional and Community Activities

Following her time as the operations manager for Chicago’s only social youth circus, CircEsteem, Crowther moved to Florida to found a performing arts program for a community school in Tarpon Springs. She then spent four years working with Creative Arts Theatre, the city of Tampa’s professional theatre company for young audiences. Crowther has enjoyed working with several theatre companies in the area, including Tampa Repertory Theatre and Urbanite Theatre.

Honors and Awards

Special Jury Award for Performance - Arda Kanpolat Festival in Antalya, Turkey