Orla McGovern
- Actress
- Writer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Órla McGovern is an Actor, Writer and Improviser. Originally from
Ireland, she has worked extensively in Theatre and Film on both sides
of the Atlantic. In Ireland she has worked with, among others; Glasshouse, Íomhá Ildánach, The Abbey,
Macnas, The Flying Pigs, Punchbag and Red Kettle Theatre Companies, and
has performed throughout Ireland, England and Scotland. After moving to
Seattle, she became deeply involved in improvisational theatre, where
she quickly became a regular player in the vibrant improvised theatre
scene. Her company involvements include Spolin Players, The Edge
Improv, Carlotta's Late Night Wing Ding, as well as being a founding
member of The Seattle Neutrino Project and Seattle goga. She is also a company member of Baba
Yaga and Edge Theatre Ensemble,,. Órla is the 'alter ego' of lovable Irish
fishwife-poet-celebrity performer Mrs.Nellie Murphy (known for her 'erotic writing for the elderly lady).
Órla works as a Voice Talent for both commercial and artistic projects around the world.
She is a Storyteller and runs a project called Moth & Butterfly, combining storytelling with improvisation.
Órla continues to write for Stage and Film for both herself, and other artists around the world. She resides mostly in the West of Ireland,
she is the Co-Artistic Director of Improv Fest Ireland. She continues to teach and perform improv around the world for/with companies like Blue Teapot, The Sky Babies, The Spontaneous Theatre People and many more.