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Michaela Murphy Named Director of Education at Bucks County Playhouse

Murphy will launch a series of storytelling events in October, November, and December.

Michaela Murphy is the new Director of Education at Bucks County Playhouse.
Michaela Murphy is the new director of education at Bucks County Playhouse.
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Michaela Murphy, a professional storyteller, actor, teacher, coach, writer, and entrepreneur, has been appointed director of education at Bucks County Playhouse.

Murphy comes to Bucks County Playhouse after stints at organizations like Shakespeare and Company and Microsoft. She has worked with students for nearly three decades, teaching pre-school through graduate school, and has directed professional development courses for established educators. In addition, she is a widely sought-out business consultant and speechwriter by executives and technology startups.

She will help launch the theater's first-ever storytelling series, curating and performing in a series of three evenings in the Playhouse’s education center, Lambertville Hall. They will take place on October 20, November 17, and December 15.