Emily Parker has been writing for as long as she can remember. She holds an MFA in directing and has more than a decade of acting and teaching experience. She seeks to help students to recognize and develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and discipline required for pursuing future study and/or careers in the theatre arts as well as the skills necessary to observe and think critically and communicate effectively. She has written 14 volumes of unpublished poetry and continues to write daily--foremost for herself, out of need, and if they resonate or provide shelter to another...that's a wonderful bit of lagniappe.