Troy David Mercier

BIO.

Troy David Mercier obtained his MFA in Playwriting with a concentration in Devised Physical Theater from Smith College. He holds his BA (Summa Cum Laude) in Theater from UMass Amherst. His professional training includes work with Double Edge Theatre, SITI Company, Gardzienice Theatre of Poland, Admiration Theatre Ensemble of London, Strong Coffee Stage, Serious Play Ensemble, PUSH Physical Theater, and PaintBox Theatre.

Mercier has worked professionally as a dancer, actor, clown, director, theater technician, and dramaturgical consultant. His teaching experience includes work in/at The Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School, UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, Smith College, Western New England University, Rochester NY, New York City, Chicago, and London. 

Mercier’s past original productions include: A Winter’s Tale (immersive experience), Deus Ex Machina, The Anniversary, Into the Unknown Life Unfolding, From the Attic, The Shel Silverstein Project, Wake of Dreams, and What's In Between.

You don’t need to wait to get to the top floor to send the elevator back down. I’ve been sending the elevator down for years, and lifting others up as I go. We each have our own individual journey to take. Maybe I’ll pass you on the staircase sometime. I’ll be tumbling down past you as you pass me on your way up. But you can bet that we’re both wondering the same thing in this tipsy topsy turvy tumbling world, ‘Is this even the right address?’