Abigail Taylor-Sansom

Abigail Taylor-Sansom is a Professor of Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where she teaches transmedia storytelling, screenwriting, and voice and movement for musical theatre. She holds an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and a B.A. in Dramatic Art from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her academic career includes roles as an instructor at SCAD, AMDA College and Conservatory, and guest lecturer at Monroe College. Beyond academia, she has served as a showrunner and writer for Hunt a Killer and contributed to projects at Walt Disney Imagineering and Lionsgate Games.

Her research focuses on blending traditional storytelling with modern interactive media, including transmedia narratives for film, gaming, and themed entertainment. She has designed courses integrating voice techniques with acting and has led workshops with industry professionals. Her professional projects span interactive novels, tabletop games, and immersive Disney attractions, demonstrating expertise in cross-disciplinary storytelling.

Abigail has garnered recognition through awards such as the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival Official Selection for Duo (2020) and the Outstanding Music and Lyrics award for Pageant Princess (2012). Her creative work includes published plays like Fine Art and Hipster Van Winkle, as well as interactive projects like The Guest House and Ghosts of the French Quarter. She actively contributes to professional organizations like the Dramatists Guild of America and Women in Toys, Licensing, and Entertainment.

Her professional leadership includes managing writers' rooms for Hunt a Killer games and collaborating with cross-functional teams on Disney's immersive experiences. She has also contributed to hiring processes for creative roles, showcasing her dual expertise in education and industry.