MORE ABOUT WYN ALYSE THOMAS

Wyn Alyse Thomas (she/her) is a writer, producer,  director, and performer graduating from the University of Georgia this spring with her BA in Theatre and MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Her work explores how social issues interact with mental health in drama, comedy, and musical forms, with a passion for making the political personal and creating strong female and queer representation. She is a nationally recognized playwright with her work published and licensed by Samuel French (“stand. Up. HIT!”), Playscripts (“Write Their Wrongs”), and Next Stage Press (“Commitment Issues: A Musical”). Other credits include First Semester: A Musical (2nd Place National Student Playwriting Award: ACTF, 2nd Place KCACTF Musical Theatre Award, David Shelton Award, Semifinalist: SheATL), Scared (National Semifinalist: ACTF, Nuevas Voces Festival, Finalist: ENOUGH!), and Prior Engagement (Barter Theatre College Playwrights Festival, Midwest Dramatists Conference). When she is not writing her own plays and musicals, she loves supporting new work development in whatever way she can, including as an arts administrator and activist with ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, Artistic Intern with Ojai Playwrights Conference, Intern with Ring of Keys, and Artistic Director of the Thalian Blackfriars. After she graduates, she plans to relocate to New York City and pursue arts administration and development in the theatre industry. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. Instagram: @wynstagram03