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. Show less «