Ann Shapiro
Technical Theatre Teacher
Creative Writing Teacher

Ann Shapiro was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland, a suburb located between Baltimore and Washington DC. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where, through a favor to her employer, she first discovered her passion for working behind the scenes in the theatre. She dove into technical theater with both hands, learning all that she could in multiple disciplines including scenery, lighting, costuming and sound as well as studying dramaturgy and creative writing. After her graduation with a Bachelors of Arts she moved to New York City.

After a time in New York, Ann decided to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts in Sound and Lighting design and technology at Tulane University in New Orleans. After completing two years of the three year program she was displaced by hurricane Katrina and relocated to Austin, Texas where she finished her Masters Degree. She currently teaches creative writing, backstage technology, puppetry and Shakespeare studies.

E-mail: ashapiro@palcs.org