Carey Purcell

Writer, reporter and theater critic. Carey Purcell is a New York based writer, reporter and theater critic. She covers the New York theater scene, reviewing plays and interviewing members of the community. Her writing offers a fresh and feminist perspective from a progressive young woman. She is also the Features Editor of Playbill.com and is devoted to reporting on women in theatre. Her new column, “A Woman’s World” focuses on covering women’s issues, both on and Off-Broadway by highlighting successful women in the industry and the challenges they have faced. Carey is a member of the Drama Desk and the Outer Critics Circle and has also contributed to Elle, Jezebel, Salon, the Huffington Post, Alternet.org, TheaterMania.com, NewYork.com and WHERE New York magazine. She has also appeared on the TV show “Good Morning America.”