Fiona Shella, theatre maker, arts educator, administrator, and real-life clown.

Artist’s Statement  

I am a theatre maker by trade, but I have had a deep passion for the performing arts for as long as I can remember.  I strongly believe in the importance of bringing people joy through theatre as well as educating through storytelling.

I live by the philosophy: you don’t try, you do, which applies to everything we do in theatre, as the show must go on.

And as my Aunt says, “Jesus is coming, look busy.” 

Bio  

Fiona Shella is a director, house manager, arts educator, and administrator.

As assistant director for The Laramie Project, Fiona collaborated with the director, dramaturgs, designers, and actors to create a moving, intimate piece of theatre that audiences will not soon forget.

As a house manager for The Importance of Being Earnest, she handled sold-out performances with grace, communicating effectively with the team of ushers, making sure the two-intermission show ran smoothly.

Fiona has also worked as an arts educator with Columbus Children’s Theatre, working with students ages 4-15, fostering the generation of theatre artists.  

Photo By: Fiona Shella