Alana Siegel
New Kingston, NY
Alana Siegel is a poet, director, and photographer. She grew up in Los Angeles, and attended Bard College, completing her degree in Language and Literature, with a focus in poetry. Her first published book, “Archipelago,” was released by Station Hill Press in 2012. She lived in the Bay area for six years, organizing poetry readings, free, communal education, and was one of the core curators for the Alette in Oakland conference celebrating the work of Alice Notley, in which she also directed her play, “Anne’s White Glove.” She completed a traditional three-year Buddhist retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains from 2016-2019, and now lives in New Kingston, New York, where she works as a Freelance Editor. She recently brought back to life the Whoop de Doo, a community celebration of country life. She continues to write, photograph, and direct and act in performances that are highly collaborative across many mediums.
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