Anne Marie Cammarato

Anne Marie Cammarato is the Instructional Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts in the Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. She contributes to both teaching and creative practice in theatre, with a strong focus on playwriting and directing.

Education:

• B.S. General Studies, New York University (1992)
• MFA Theatre, Temple University (2018)

Her research and creative interests center on contemporary playwriting, original script development, and directorial practice in American theatre. As a playwright, her works such as Hazel, Bobby James, Milk Pie, A Scar, 10 Months, and The Big Room have been developed and produced nationally, reflecting her deep engagement with narrative structure and character-driven drama.

Her creative output has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and award nominations, including the Leah Ryan Fund and the Barrymore Awards, highlighting her impact in the field of theatre arts.

• Finalist, Leah Ryan Fund Prize (2015)
• Multiple Barrymore Award nominations for Excellence in Theatre
• Established Literary Fellow in Playwriting, State of Delaware (2012)

She has mentored emerging playwrights through institutions like PlayPenn and The Barrow Group and has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University, and the University of Delaware. Though no formal list of advisees is provided, her extensive teaching career suggests significant involvement in student development. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, underscoring her professional standing in the theatre community.

Anne Marie’s work has been developed at PlayPenn, Theatre Exile, Temple University, the University of the Arts, and the Resident Ensemble Players, and produced at Delaware Theatre Company, Theatre X, and Ole Miss. Her prior leadership as Artistic Director at Delaware Theatre Company for six seasons demonstrates her administrative and artistic leadership in professional theatre settings.