Sally Anderson

Sally Anderson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre at Shenandoah University, employed since 2002. She is affiliated with the Shenandoah Conservatory and teaches Acting, Accents & Dialects, and Stage Management. Her expertise spans Shakespearean performance, theatre education, and performance training for simulation and training.

Educational Background:

• B.A. and B.Ed. from the University of Toronto
• Advanced training at Fairfield University Shakespeare Studies, Cambridge University, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Royal Ballet School (Dance).

Professional Highlights:

• Equity Actress & Stage Manager at The Vineyard Playhouse (1982–1992)
• Dialogue Coach for legendary actors Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn (1992–2000)
• Directed productions such as The Jungle Book (Shenandoah Conservatory) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Museum of the Shenandoah Valley)
• Narrator for Storm Jameson’s Journey From the North (Audible.com)

Awards & Recognition:

• Recipient of the Northeastern Theatre Conference Moss Hart Award (1999)

Advocacy & Leadership:

• Founder of The Theatre Artists Workshop of Westport, CT
• Vice President of the Winchester Little Theatre Board
• Advocate for arts education, spanning roles from Cambridge University workshops to local theatre initiatives.