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Ernie Nolan, a proud graduate of both the University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (B.F.A., musical theatre) and The Theatre School at DePaul University (M.F.A., directing), is a director and playwright dedicated to new works and re-imagining classic stories for young audiences. As the associate artistic director of Emerald City Theatre in Chicago, he has created The PlayGround, a process for the development of new works for ages 0-10. His work, featured both nationally and internationally, includes A Fairy Tale Life: The Story of Young Hans Christian Andersen; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Performed by Professor TJ Barker's Troupe of Theatricals; If You Take a Mouse to School; Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!; The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle; Treasure Trunk: Around the World in 80 Stories and the upcoming Five Little Monkeys. Nolan currently serves as the vice president of Theatre for Young Audiences USA, the national service organization promoting the power of professional theatre for young audiences. He is also a visiting faculty member in the Theatre Studies Department at The Theatre School at DePaul University.
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