Anna Kimmell is a director, choreographer, and arts educator based in Asheville, NC. Grounded in her experience as a performer and guided by the heart of a teacher, her work is known for playful, movement-driven storytelling developed in supportive, collaborative creative spaces.​

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A graduate of Elon University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Anna has directed and choreographed large-scale musicals for professional theatres and universities across the country. Recent projects include Footloose (Arkansas Repertory Theatre), Holiday Inn (Western Carolina University), A Christmas Story: The Musical (Argenta Contemporary Theatre), and A Charlie Brown Christmas (Flat Rock Playhouse). ​

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With over 15 years of experience in theatre education, Anna has held leadership roles as the Director of Education at Mill Mountain Theatre, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, and the Wortham Center for Performing Arts. Within these organizations, she developed and led year-round training programs for youth and adults, directed and choreographed mainstage and touring productions, and facilitated community outreach programs. Anna has also served as an adjunct professor at Hollins University and Western Carolina University.

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Anna currently teaches adult dance classes at the Wortham Center and youth theatre classes with Playground Stage. She travels nationally to direct, choreograph, and teach.