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Theatre professor celebrates 10 years at Arizona Western College

Theatre Professor Ann Wilkinson
Arizona Western College
Theatre Professor Ann Wilkinson

Ann Wilkinson is a professor of theatre who has been teaching at Arizona Western College for ten years now. Born in Iowa, she spent much of her life working in acting and theatre before bringing her expertise to AWC.

“'Just say yes.’ That’s kind of how I’ve lived my life.” - Ann Wilkinson

Headshot of Ann Wilkinson during her time acting
Mary Ann Halperin
Headshot of Ann Wilkinson during her time acting

“'Just say yes.’ That’s kind of how I’ve lived my life.”, says Wilkinson. Early in her career, Wilkinson moved to Los Angeles and became a successful casting director, working on over 100 projects per year. Eventually, She returned to Iowa, where she began teaching and sat on the Screen Actors Guild Board in Chicago. In 2014, she began her tenure at AWC.

Ann Wilkinson during casting career
Ed Krieger
Ann Wilkinson during casting career
“[Theatre] is a necessary outlet for our emotional and cultrual development as a community.” - Ann Wilkinson

“[Theatre] is a necessary outlet for our emotional and cultrual development as a community,” says Wilkinson, who believes that theatre can bond the Yuma community together. While actors may not be able to work full-time in Yuma, there are many opportunities for residents to get involved in the local theatre scene.

Community members can get involved in the AWC Theatre program by registering for theatre classes, auditioning for productions, becoming a member of the AWC Theatre Club, or by attending plays. For more information on the programs offered by AWC, visit https://www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates/theatre.

Mack is a full-time student at Arizona Western College pursuing a degree in Secondary Education and Physics. Growing up in Yuma, his passion for learning has allowed him to foster greater connections within the community and strive for excellence on and off campus. His interest in audio production began in the "Introduction to Podcasting" course offered at AWC. Mack is a member of the inaugural 2024 Summer Student Newsroom, and he is continuing his work for KAWC through the Student Newsroom program.
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