Callie Kimball

Callie Kimball is a Visiting Lecturer in Theater at Bates College. She is an award-winning playwright, actor, director, and movement coach with international productions at institutions such as the Kennedy Center, MCC Theater, and Lark Play Development Center. Her academic roles include teaching at Bates, Bowdoin College, Colby College, and others.

• Education:
• MFA in Theater from Hunter College
• BA in Theater/Drama from College of William and Mary

Her research and creative work focuses on contemporary playwriting and theater performance, with a strong emphasis on narrative innovation and actor training. Key achievements include the MacDowell Fellowship and multiple playwriting awards.

• Awards:
• MacDowell Fellow
• Rita & Burton Goldberg Playwriting Award
• Clauder Gold Prize
• O’Neill and Princess Grace Award Finalist

Kimball’s teaching and mentorship span undergraduate playwriting courses, movement coaching, and collaborative theater projects. She maintains active involvement with professional theaters and educational institutions, bridging academic and professional theater communities.