Kimmarie “Kim” McCrann grew up playing the piano. And creating imaginary worlds out of LEGOS and Barbies with her brother. And handcrafting ‘newspapers’ about her hometown with construction paper, colored pencils, and a generous amount of Elmer’s glue.

Today, Kim continues to share stories with anyone who will listen.

Originally pursuing a career in performance, she earned her BFA in Acting from Adelphi University. There, she took one directing course which changed everything—and she hasn’t looked back since.

As a theatre director and dramaturg, Kimmarie is able to combine her love for research, composition, and immersive storytelling all in one. When leading a rehearsal space, Kim firmly believes in a human-first approach. She begins each rehearsal with a check-in and a moment of connection. She prides herself on her ability to read the energy in a room and respond with thoughtful, in-the-moment problem solving.

After graduation, Kim moved to the Tuscan countryside to serve as the inaugural Artist in Residence at the Accademia dell’Arte. During this yearlong residency in Italy, she wrote and performed a one-woman show and guided dozens of students in discovering their artistic voices.

Upon returning stateside, Kim went north to complete a Directing & Dramaturgy Apprenticeship at Portland Stage Company in Maine. She stayed in Portland through the summer to work as an Associate Producer and Assistant Director with the Portland Theater Festival.

Kim’s most recent experience includes serving as the 2050 Artistic Workshop Administrative Fellow at New York Theatre Workshop, and returning to Portland Theater Festival in the role of Executive Producer.

She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of Fisheye Theatre Company, an emerging collective with a focus on new works in development. Check out the Fisheye Instagram and stay tuned for updates and events here.

Kim lives in Bushwick, where she is proudly—and persistently—on the hunt for the perfect bánh mì.