Fiona Keane

Fiona Keane is a playwright, songwriter, drama and writing teacher as well as SPARK Facilitator (multi-arts creativity workshops for all ages).

Key Highlights:

I hold a Masters in Theatre Arts & Playwriting from Columbia University in New York, a three-year immersive programme.

  • Worked in Off-Broadway theatres, wrote traditional and site-specific plays with professional actors.
        • Developed my knowledge of theatre and creativity with the help of Anne Bogart, Eduardo Machado and Robert Woodruff (and guest lecturers, David Mamet, Arthur Miller and Edward Albee).
        • Plays produced in New York, Cleveland, Dublin and Mayo.
        • Interned at New York Theatre Workshop. Read scripts and assisted the dramaturg and  literary manager.
    • Since 2009,  I have facilitated Creative Writing Workshops for children and adults in diverse settings. Notably, two books have emerged from these workshops, including Eithne Ring’s Does My Son Take Sugar (“[A story that] has resonated widely here in the west of Ireland”–Áine Ryan, Irish Times) and Paul Soye’s Two Lives.
    • Former leader of Mayo Youth Theatre in Ballina, supported by Mayo County Council, with whom I wrote a musical for 26 young people and facilitated the writing and production of more than a dozen plays. Additionally, I established Floating Islands Youth Theatre in Westport, furthering my commitment to nurturing young creative minds (2015-2020).
    • Post-primary English Teacher registered with the Teaching Council & Garda vetted.
    • Served as Adjunct Faculty at Hibernia College (2019-22), contributing to the education of trainee teachers in the Professional Masters in Education programme.
    • I hold a Diploma in Acting from the Gaiety School of Acting, where I first learned the art of improvisation.  I later had the opportunity to teach and devise plays with student actors.
      • As a Creativity Coach, I have been instrumental in assisting individuals—ranging from experienced artists to those newly awakened to their creative desires—in activating their creativity and overcoming obstacles to complete their projects.

Listen to Fiona’s songs on Soundcloud or come to Clew Bay Folk Club, second Sunday of each month at Matt Molloy’s: details on Facebook or Westport Open Mic at the Clock Tavern.

Spark Creativity Summer Camps –  Mayo. Call 087 763 4339 or email hq@sixpens.com.