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==History==
==History==
Before coming to improv, Chrissy Shackelford attended the University of Texas at Austin for Theatre & Dance.  During her time there, she performed in many University productions such as: "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field"; "Funky Snowman"; "PROOF"; "Trying to Remember"; "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (1); "Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells"; and "Chronicles of Badass Women". She continues to act locally at theaters around Austin.  Past performances include: The City Theatre's "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told", SummerStock Austin's "Cabaret" (2) at The Long Center, and Zach Scott Theatre's "Dream" and "Survival Skills for the Modern 20 Something" at the 2013 FronteraFest Short Fringe Festival, which she wrote and directed, as well as performed in.  She began improv in January 2012 in Chicago at a Second City intensive, upon return to Austin, she began taking classes at ColdTowne Theater and will graduate from their conservatory in July 2013.
Before coming to improv, Chrissy Shackelford attended the University of Texas at Austin for Theatre & Dance.  During her time there, she performed in many University productions such as: "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field"; "Funky Snowman"; "PROOF"; "Trying to Remember"; "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (1); "Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells"; and "Chronicles of Badass Women". She continues to act locally at theaters around Austin including The City Theatre Company, SummerStock Austin, The Long Center, The Paramount Theatre, and The Zach Scott Theater. She wrote, directed, and performed in her first sketch show/comedic play "Survival Skills for the Modern 20 Something" at the 2013 FronteraFest Short Fringe Festival.  She began improv in January 2012 in Chicago at a Second City intensive, upon return to Austin, she began taking classes at ColdTowne Theater and graduated from their conservatory in July 2013.  She moved to New York in 2014.


(1) Austin Critic's Table Award for Best Production of a Drama
(1) Austin Critic's Table Award for Best Production of a Drama
(2) Austin Theatre Examiner Audience Award for Best Ensemble


==Troupes==
==Troupes==
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* [[Powerball]] (2013-present)
* [[Powerball]] (2013-present)


== Shows ==
* ''[[Indy Movies]]''
== More Information ==
* [http://gybpodcast.libsyn.com/chrissy-shackelford-ep-19-got-your-back Interview] on ''[[Got Your Back]]''.


[[Category:Performers|Shackelford]]
[[Category:Performers|Shackelford]]

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Chrissy Shackelford

Chrissy Shackelford Pic.jpg

Primary Theater ColdTowne Theater
Years Active 2012-2014

Chrissy Shackelford is an improviser, actress, and audience member who works primarily with ColdTowne Theater.

History

Before coming to improv, Chrissy Shackelford attended the University of Texas at Austin for Theatre & Dance. During her time there, she performed in many University productions such as: "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field"; "Funky Snowman"; "PROOF"; "Trying to Remember"; "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (1); "Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells"; and "Chronicles of Badass Women". She continues to act locally at theaters around Austin including The City Theatre Company, SummerStock Austin, The Long Center, The Paramount Theatre, and The Zach Scott Theater. She wrote, directed, and performed in her first sketch show/comedic play "Survival Skills for the Modern 20 Something" at the 2013 FronteraFest Short Fringe Festival. She began improv in January 2012 in Chicago at a Second City intensive, upon return to Austin, she began taking classes at ColdTowne Theater and graduated from their conservatory in July 2013. She moved to New York in 2014.

(1) Austin Critic's Table Award for Best Production of a Drama

Troupes

Shows

More Information