2019 MAP FUND

Happy to share the news that Nell’s next original piece created with Philadelphians outside the theater community is the recipient of a 2019 MAP Fund Award. Read more about it here.

Ask a Director

Happy to be featured on Hannah Wolf’s “Ask a Director” blog, which seeks to connect directors to each other around the globe. Read my brief interview here to hear about current projects.

DRAMA LEAGUE DIRECTOR'S RESIDENCY

I am the recipient of a 2019 Next Stage Director’s Residency through the Drama League. I’m excited for the resources to continuing working on the (tentatively titled) Nosejob, a piece about 9th century nuns, consent, and toxic masculinity. Read more about it in the press release here.

AMERICAN THEATRE ROLE CALL

I was honored to be featured in the October issue of American Theatre magazine as one of 6 theatre workers to know nationally! Check out the story here.

THE MAKING OF THE CAREGIVERS

Videographer Tommy Butler recently made a mini documentary about the making of THE CAREGIVERS. Watch it here. .

FRANK FELLOWS PODCAST

In 2017, I was honored with a Frank 5 Fellowship, which highlights five Swarthmore alumni who are doing inspiring work in the liberal arts. You can listen here to a brief series of podcasts which feature conversation between me and Tim Burke, my brilliant faculty partner. 

The Caregivers Project Featured on GeneroCity

Nell's current project, a community-generated piece that focuses on the work of home health aides, hospice workers, and family members caring for vulnerable relatives was featured in GeneroCity. Read more here. 

LIVING THE LIBERAL ARTS

Nell was asked to speak at her alma mater, Swarthmore College, about how a liberal arts education with an emphasis on social responsibility plays out in her work. To watch her full talk, "Engaging Communities Through Disruptive Art Practices", click here .