Deidre Purcell

Deidre Purcell is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the arts and mental health. Currently serving as the WCT Production Manager at the Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts since January 2005, Deidre collaborates with production teams to design and produce children's performances and contributes to marketing and production strategies for a non-profit organization. As a Teaching Artist at Watertown Children's Theatre since 2007, Deidre directs various theatrical programs and workshops. Previous roles include outpatient clinician positions at Arbour Counseling Services, Advocates, and Volunteers of America, where Deidre provided psychotherapy and counseling to various populations. Deidre's educational credentials include a PhD in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University, and an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College.