Growing up in libraries, Robin O’Connell has always had a fascination for the power of storytelling. O’Connell is a celebrated dramaturg, playwright and performer who has worked in a variety of educational and local theatres. Their interests lie in the realm of theatrical research, history, folktales and fairy tales. In order to further their research into Irish folklore, they traveled to The National Folklore Collection at the University College of Dublin. O’Connell will be graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fall 2026 with a major in English with minors in Theatre and Creative Writing.

Robin O'Connell

Growing up in libraries, Robin O’Connell has always had a fascination for the power of storytelling. O’Connell is a celebrated dramaturg, playwright and performer who has worked in a variety of educational and local theatres. Their interests lie in the realm of theatrical research, history, folktales and fairy tales. In order to further their research into Irish folklore, they traveled to The National Folklore Collection at the University College of Dublin. O’Connell will be graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fall 2026 with a major in English with minors in Theatre and Creative Writing.

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Growing up in libraries, Robin O’Connell has always had a fascination for the power of storytelling. O’Connell is a celebrated dramaturg, playwright and performer who has worked in a variety of educational and local theatres. Their interests lie in the realm of theatrical research, history, folktales and fairy tales. In order to further their research into Irish folklore, they traveled to The National Folklore Collection at the University College of Dublin. O’Connell will be graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fall 2026 with a major in English with minors in Theatre and Creative Writing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Dramaturg at Florida Gulf Coast University
September 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Prepared informational documents for the production team and cast; designed and curated glossary of specialized knowledge/terminology; prepared visual research for the production team; organized audition material for call backs; designed and delivered presentation on the world of the play; wrote and edited program notes.
Dramaturg at Florida Gulf Coast University
September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Prepared informational documents for the production team and cast; designed and curated glossary of specialized knowledge/terminology; prepared visual research for the production team; organized audition material for call backs; designed and delivered presentation on the world of the play; wrote and edited program notes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English (Magna Cum Laude) at Florida Gulf Coast University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

President's List
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services