Ian Bivins
As an actor/educator, Ian Bivins is devoted to transforming the mainstream approach to theatre education, as well as bringing new ideas to one of humanities oldest rituals. Ian received a BA in Theatre Arts from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington where he created and produced several solo works. Ian began training with Kari Margolis in 2001 through intensive workshops. After relocating to Minneapolis to pursue full-time training, Ian was invited to join the company as an ensemble member in training. In this capacity he performed in AMERICAN SAFARI and THE HUMAN SHOW. He relocated to Sullivan County, NY in 2004 to pursue his Margolis Method Certification and help build the company's research and training center. He now travels regularly to assist Kari Margolis in teaching workshops and residencies nationally and abroad. As a core ensemble member Ian is presently in development and rehearsal for the company's newest production CYCLOPEDIA.