Christy Arington

Teaches at Penumbra Foundation

Christy Arington has been an actor, director and teaching artist for over 25 years. A founding member of Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre, she was the education director for 13 years, building a vibrant and continually growing educational program. Having taught high school and college theatre courses for over 10 years, she brings a bevy of experience and passion to her teaching. As an actor, Christy has worked with many Chicago area Storefront Theatres including Strawdog, Irish Theatre of Chicago, Wildclaw Theatre, The Mammals, The Factory and many others. Her experience with classical texts both as an actor and director is extensive. She was last seen as Volumnia in Coriolanus while simultaneously directing The Merchant of Venice for LST. Christy received her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Georgia and in 2001 was awarded The Mark Twain Comedic Acting award at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.