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Gina Grandi (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and theatre educator and artist with training in educational pedagogy. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school as well as undergraduate and Masters students; coaching young people and young adults in both theatre and English language arts; and mentoring and training teachers and teaching artists. As a dramaturg, she works with playwrights to develop and refine new work. Currently an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, she also develops curriculum and study guides for theatre companies and is the resident dramaturg for NYU's New Plays for Young Audiences series. She has a PhD in Educational/Applied Theatre from NYU and a BA in Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Children's Literature with a Concentration in Education from Vassar College. ginagrandi.com…Gina Grandi (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and theatre educator and artist with training in educational pedagogy. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school as well as undergraduate and Masters students; coaching young people and young adults in both theatre and English language arts; and mentoring and training teachers and teaching artists. As a dramaturg, she works with playwrights to develop and refine new work. Currently an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, she also develops curriculum and study guides for theatre companies and is the resident dramaturg for NYU's New Plays for Young Audiences series. She has a PhD in Educational/Applied Theatre from NYU and a BA in Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Children's Literature with a Concentration in Education from Vassar College. ginagrandi.com

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Gina Grandi (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and theatre educator and artist with training in educational pedagogy. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school as well as undergraduate and Masters students; coaching young people and young adults in both theatre and English language arts; and mentoring and training teachers and teaching artists. As a dramaturg, she works with playwrights to develop and refine new work. Currently an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, she also develops curriculum and study guides for theatre companies and is the resident dramaturg for NYU's New Plays for Young Audiences series. She has a PhD in Educational/Applied Theatre from NYU and a BA in Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Children's Literature with a Concentration in Education from Vassar College. ginagrandi.com…Gina Grandi (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and theatre educator and artist with training in educational pedagogy. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school as well as undergraduate and Masters students; coaching young people and young adults in both theatre and English language arts; and mentoring and training teachers and teaching artists. As a dramaturg, she works with playwrights to develop and refine new work. Currently an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, she also develops curriculum and study guides for theatre companies and is the resident dramaturg for NYU's New Plays for Young Audiences series. She has a PhD in Educational/Applied Theatre from NYU and a BA in Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Children's Literature with a Concentration in Education from Vassar College. ginagrandi.com

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Gina Grandi (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and theatre educator and artist with training in educational pedagogy. She has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school as well as undergraduate and Masters students; coaching young people and young adults in both theatre and English language arts; and mentoring and training teachers and teaching artists. As a dramaturg, she works with playwrights to develop and refine new work. Currently an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, she also develops curriculum and study guides for theatre companies and is the resident dramaturg for NYU’s New Plays for Young Audiences series. She has a PhD in Educational/Applied Theatre from NYU and a BA in Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Children’s Literature with a Concentration in Education from Vassar College. ginagrandi.com

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English

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Work Experience

Assistant Professor and Coordinator, General Theatre Area at Appalachian State University

July 1, 2022 - Present

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theatre pedagogy; supervise departmental initiatives; advise students; facilitate academic advising and program development; contribute to season planning and community engagement.

Lecturer (full time) at Appalachian State University

August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022

Taught a wide range of undergraduate courses (e.g., Cultivating Creativity Through Theatre, Theatre Pedagogy, Social Change through Drama); supervised student projects and devising groups; advised student performers and organizations.

Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt

February 1, 2015 - August 1, 2024

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Educational Theatre, including Theatre for Young Audiences, Drama in Education, and Teaching Practicum; supervised student teachers and contributed to teacher-training initiatives.

Founder, Artistic Director, and Dramaturg at The Bechdel Group

May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2025

Founded a theatre company promoting women writers and creating more complex roles for women; curates and dramaturges new works, mentors writers, and leads company programming (May 2014 – June 2025).

Dramaturg at New Plays for Young Audiences Program, NYU Steinhardt

June 1, 2019 - Present

Provide dramaturgy for new plays, develop curriculum and mentorship opportunities, and support teacher training within the Educational Theatre program (June 2019 – present).

Curriculum Development, Mentorship, and Teacher Training Fellow at A+ Schools of North Carolina

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Plan and facilitate professional development workshops around integrated arts planning and assessment in elementary and middle schools across North Carolina.

Curriculum Consultant at Two River Theater

May 1, 2013 - Present

Create curricular materials and pre/post show workshops for classroom teachers and teaching artists; contribute to season-wide educational programming.

Program Director at Opening Act

July 1, 2009 - August 1, 2013

Provided ongoing teaching artist support, curriculum development, program evaluation, and served as liaison between schools and organization; led training and internship programs.

Drama Teacher at Metropolitan Arts and Technology High School

June 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009

Founding faculty; taught drama, devised year-long curricula, directed productions, and collaborated with core teachers on cross-curricular projects.

5th Grade Teacher at Paul Revere Elementary School

August 1, 1999 - June 1, 2005

Self-contained classroom; taught all subjects; founded Drama Club; chaired grade-level teams and school reform initiatives.

4th/5th Grade Teacher at Golden Gate Elementary School

August 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999

Taught multiple subjects; initiated and led drama-related activities; authored regional reform grant applications; oversaw Student Council and Drama Club.

Kindergarten Teacher at Mother Goose School

June 1, 1996 - June 1, 1997

Self-contained classroom; taught multiple subjects; developed early arts integration experiences.

Substitute Drama and Classroom Teacher at Poughkeepsie Day School

September 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996

Provided substitute teaching across grade levels; supported theatre activities and classroom management.

Substitute Classroom Teacher at Arlington Central School District

September 1, 1995 - May 1, 1996

Substitute teaching across grades; supported classroom activities and student engagement.