Abbie O'Donnell

Abbie O'Donnell

she/her

Teaching Artist

Abaigeal (Abbie) O'Donnell (she/her) is a Chicago native teaching artist, director, and playwright. Currently, she is a teaching artist with Writers Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Children's Theatre, Pegasus Theatre Chicago, Mudlark Theater Company, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Beverly Arts Center, Creative Root, and Theatre Aspen. She received her MA in Applied Theatre (Drama in the Community and Drama Education) from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, and her BFA in Theatre Arts (Theatre for Young Audiences) from The Theatre School at Depaul University.

	What is your Hometown/Where did you grow up: Chicago
	Where did you go to school: DePaul University & University of London
	WT Tenure Date: February 26, 2022
	Favorite WT Production: Into the Woods
	Favorite Book: Meaty by Samantha Irby
	Favorite Hobbies or Interests: Reading
	Favorite Chicagoland Location: Superdawg Drive-In
	Favorite Place on Earth: Arranmore Island, Ireland