Anna Westbrook is a storyteller.
She values peace of mind, routines, and flexibility.
An interdisciplinary artist; she works as a composer, playwright, performer, music teacher, and public speaker.
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ABOUT
Any show Anna writes can be described as “a comedy until it’s not.”
She uses her skills to tell stories of people improving their mental health.
The process always starts with laughter.
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“I thrive at the intersection of music and social - emotional learning.”
— anna westbrook, storyteller
METHOD
Anna writes, speaks, teaches, sings, and plays various instruments. She has a bachelor’s degree in music composition, and she has taught children in some capacity since the age of 11. She is a successful grant writer and event producer, with a history of securing funding for and producing both her own projects and the projects of others. She is originally from Connecticut but has lived in Austin, TX for almost ten years.
MISSION
Anna is uniquely gifted to address hard topics without the use of fear, guilt, or shame. Her mission is to normalize discussions around mental health.
Anna pitching her mission. Video by Brian Mendes of Clear Lens Media.
KEY PROJECTS
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MUSIC
Nervous Systems
Nervous Systems is an in-progress folk album that Anna is currently writing. Each song on the album is a vignette of a character pursuing their mental health.
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THEATRE
ISABEL AND THE RUNAWAY TRAIN
Isabel and the Runaway Train is an original musical that has been produced three times in Texas. Isabel is available for license to schools and theaters.
EMAIL ANNA@ANNAWESTBROOK.COM FOR LICENSING.
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Get Involved
If you are interested in collaborating on an upcoming project or licensing a past project, please reach out via email
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