Theatre Director and Educator
MFA in Directing, MA in Theatre Production, BA in Language Arts and Theatre Arts Education
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Ellicia Elliott (she/her) is the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Rude Mechanicals, Eastern Washington's premiere Shakespeare theatre company. She holds an MFA in Directing from the University of Idaho, an MA in Theatre Production, and a BA in Language Arts and Theatre Arts Education, both from Central Washington University. Her most recent directing work includes The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse (The Rude Mechanicals), Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson (Walla Walla University), and Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors (Woodward Shakespeare Festival, Fresno). Before starting The Rude Mechanicals, Ellicia directed over fifty productions in educational theatre programs, community theatres, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She taught in the public school system for thirteen years, and worked with the students in the Benton County Juvenile Justice Center, teaching Shakespeare, playwriting, and leading improvisation workshops. Ellicia is currently an adjunct professor at Walla Walla University and a curriculum consultant for middle school and high school theatre educators. She is a proud member of artEquity, the Educational Theatre Association (EDTA), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA). Recognitions for Ellicia's work include Directors Lab West (2020), Shakespeare's Globe Master Class in Directing (2016), artEquity Facilitator Training with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (2015), the Teaching Artist Training (TAT) Lab Fellowship with Seattle Rep (2011), The Outstanding Educator award (2014), two Educational Outreach awards (2008, 2012), and Outstanding Direction of a Musical (2008), all from The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, and the Theatre of Puget Sound’s Young Playwright’s Award (2001). |
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I have worked with professionals across the country from San Francisco to Chicago to NY. Ellicia Elliott is the real deal. Her artistic vision, education, training, tenacity, creativity, and respect for art and artists is laudable. Elliott continues to attract top regional talent and growing national attention for The Rude Mechanicals Shakespeare Company in Eastern Washington.
- Cynthia Vaughn, company member 2015-2018