Michelle Walson
Writer / Director / Producer
RISK!
Story Producer, 2009 - Present
Live storytelling show hosted by Kevin Allison of The State and podcast with over 2 million downloads a month.
Chin Up
Director, 2012
Short film which won the Audience Choice Award at Atlanta Shortsfest 2012 and Best Graduate Film at NYU's Fusion Film Festival 2013
My Parents Are Dead (And I'm Okay With That)
Director, 2016
Solo show written and performed by Lori Baird for Dead Parents Club at The Tank
Into the Belly of the Beast
Director, 2015
Solo show written and performed by Susan Kent for SoloWeek at The Tank
Generator
Director, 2015
Solo show written and performed by Julie Threlkeld for Dark Fest at The Tank
You Sing Terrible
Director, 2013
Solo show written and performed by Moth StorySlam winner Nhu An Do for SOLOCOM at The PIT
Fish Out of Agua
Director, 2013
Solo show written and performed by Michele Carlo for the L.A. Women's Theater Festival
Ellis & Park
Director, 2007 - 2010
Musical comedy variety shows featuring comedy duo Ellis & Park at The PIT
Screenwriting
Writer, 2011 - Present
Feature film scripts Wieners and Losers, Darcy & Paige, and Birth Club; television pilots Internet Famous and Co-Education; and the short film Chin Up.
Mr. Funny Pants by Michael Showalter
Editor, 2008 - 2010
Comedic memoir from the star of The State, Stella and Wet Hot American Summer
Memoir by Moth StorySLAM winner Melanie Hamlett
Editor, 2015
Hamlett's true life adventures as a feminist living in her pickup truck
Brown Alumni Magazine
Arts Writer, 2001 - 2008
Reviews and profiles with a pop culture bent
Storytelling Fun-0-1
Workshop Leader, 2016 - Present
Robin Gelfenbien (Yum's the Word) and Michelle Walson (RISK!) offer custom interactive and fun storytelling personal and professional workshops.
The Peoples Improv Theater
Instructor, 2009 - Present
Intro, Intermediate and Advanced Storytelling Classes for a wide range of ability levels
Women in Comedy Festival
Workshop Leader, 2013
Storytelling workshop to help comedians and improvisers translate their work into a true storytelling format
Individual Consulting
2013 - Present
Story coaching and consulting on a variety of projects for stage, screen and print