Aislinn Brophy (they/she) is an actor, writer, and arts administrator based in the Boston area. They graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Theater, Dance & Media, and are proud to have been part of the very first graduating class. As a performer, they love highly physical work as well as any opportunity to infuse music and movement into performance in unexpected ways. In all aspects of their work as an artist, they are passionate about exploring identity and social justice issues. Their debut YA novel, How To Succeed in Witchcraft, was
published September 2022. Their second YA novel, Spells to Forget Us, is due for publication in fall 2024.
Recent theatre acting credits include Playing Mercury (ISLE Theater Company), The Juke: A Blues Bacchae (Queen Mab), Snowgirl (Central Square Theater), Measure For Measure (Brown Box Theatre Project), Cloud 9 (Central Square Theater), A Story Beyond (Liars and Believers), and Heritage Hill Naturals (Fresh Ink Theatre). The world premiere of their play, Water, Water Everywhere, was produced by ISLE Theater Company in the summer of 2023.
