Ellicia Elliott is the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Rude Mechanicals, Eastern Washington's premiere Shakespeare theatre company. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts Education and an MA in Theatre Production, both from Central Washington University and is currently working on her MFA in Directing from the University of Idaho. Before starting The Rude Mechanicals, Ellicia directed over fifty productions in educational theatre programs and local community theatres. Recognitions for her work include Shakespeare's Globe Master Class in Directing (2016), artEquity Facilitator Training with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (2015), the Teaching Artist Training (TAT) Lab Fellowship with Seattle Rep (2011), The Outstanding Educator award (2014), two Educational Outreach awards (2008, 2012), and Outstanding Direction of a Musical (2008), all from The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, and the Theatre of Puget Sound’s Young Playwright’s Award (2001).

Directing, Dramaturgy, Education

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English, American Sign Language