About Theatre Aspen Education

Brittany comes to Theatre Aspen from Kansas City, where she worked as a performer, teaching artist to all ages, voiceover artist, playwright, and deviser on new works with theatres such as The Coterie, The Unicorn, and UMKC’s theatre program. She has worked with YM360, a touring youth production camp company, as both the Production Director and an actor for several summers.

Brittany holds a M.F.A. in Acting from the Conservatory at The University of Missouri-Kansas City and a B.A. in Theatre (Acting/Directing) from Samford University. She is trained in mask technique, epic and devised movement, and clown. She aims to create consent-forward environments that protect and empower the artists and their work. She is passionate about fostering the next generation of young artists who will share new imaginative stories to shape a better world through uninhibited imagination. She is driven to developing existing communities by making theatre accessible to all people.

brittanyw@theatreaspen.org – (970) 924 – 0583

James comes to Theatre Aspen from Missoula MT, where he graduated from the University of Montana and worked for the Missoula Children’s Theatre in many capacities. His time with MCT was spent both touring multiple shows throughout the U.S. as well as in Missoula where he taught, performed, and directed. He helped pioneer and shape touring during the pandemic as well as with a world premiere production.

James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education as well as a certificate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a focus in Musical Theatre. His training and education included musical theatre and acting styles, directing and dramaturgy. His education philosophy is one based out of diversity, communication, and imagination. He hopes to continue fostering a productive and open space for students to explore, take risks, and find their own voice.

jearly@theatreaspen.org