Cultivate a creative life.
Find healing and connection through sharing your story.
How we can connect
READ MY MEMOIR: SHIMMER
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UPCOMING SHOWS
You have a story
Creativity allows one to see something that is broken, and transform it into something beautiful. My workshops will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and discover the authentic, vibrant you. Let your imagination expand through writing, performing, and creative collaboration.
I can't wait to see what you create.
DO YOU FEEL LIKE THERE'S SOMETHING BRIMMING INSIDE YOU?
I DID TOO. NOW LET'S SHARE YOURS
TAKE A WORKSHOP
Meet Alex
Alexandra Hewett is an actor, storyteller, writer, producer, teaching artist, mother, yogi, and lover of life.
She is a lecturer in the Johns Hopkins University Odyssey program and produces the storytelling show Mortified in DC and Baltimore. She has an MS in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and an MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore. Shimmer is her first book.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME
ACTOR - WRITER - MOTHER - DAUGHTER - TEaCHING ARTIST - YOGI - PRODUCER
A MEMOIR ABOUT FINDING glimmers of HOPE AFTER HEALING FROM grief and trauma
Shimmer - A Memoir
Alexandra Hewett grew up in the shadow of her mother’s struggle with schizophrenia, balanced
by the warmth and security of her father's love. Artistic creation, therapy, humor, and
effervescent optimism were her secret weapons and her lifelines as she navigated anxiety, grief,
and loss. Shimmer is the story of her inspiring journey from girlhood to womanhood, from
sorrow to joy.
—David Nadelberg, Creator of Mortified
“Hewett’s story is powerful, funny, bright and beautiful. With an unflinching voice, she captures a mother-daughter dynamic that manages to strike a balance that is both ultra-specific and universal.”
—Matthew Corozine, Author "If You Survived 7th Grade, You Can Be An Actor”, Acting Coach, Artistic Director Matthew Corozine Studio
“This book highlights Hewett’s journey to find her mom beneath her mental illness, and in it, she finds the sparkle in the chaos —SHIMMER is like shards of broken glass collected from her life to form a mosaic of stories that are compelling, vulnerable and moving.”
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Laura T.
I loved taking the Memoir writing workshop with Alex.
I loved taking the Memoir writing workshop with Alex. I was just getting back into writing, and her encouraging approach gave me confidence. The flash writing exercises helped spark ideas, the reading selections were inspiring, and I especially loved hearing and discussing stories from the other participants. I left with a better understanding of how to structure my writing and with the motivation to keep going.
Jen S.
I love your classes.
I love your classes. I would not be producing finished work or revising without your class.
Bill E.
I’ve already signed up for another course in the summer.
Alex’s “All About You” workshop was my first foray into creative writing. I loved it. The “zoom” based model works perfectly. Alex is a great teacher and writing mentor. I’ve already signed up for another course in the summer.
Cliff Trent
Then along came Alex, a true professional...
A couple of years ago I began composing a memoir, of my early life, for my two sons but found I became very disillusioned with the results! Then along came Alex, a true professional, who worked with me for several months and assisted me in preparing an excellent product that family and friends rave about. She is fantastic!
Kelly C.
...you have a gift, a talent, and a passion that shines through.
Thank you, Alex, for your work cultivating creatives and encouraging us to grow—you have a gift, a talent, and a passion that shines through. Anyone to come into any circle you form is the luckiest.
Vanessa Eskridge
Alex’s Women’s Theatre Workshop is an incredible experience.
She inspired us to play, write and perform and she established such a supportive environment that actors and non-actors alike all felt free to dig deep within ourselves. It was truly a magical few hours.
Daniel Rosen
She guided us with a gentle hand and great insight, coaxing us out of our shells and encouraging us to refine our material and performances to a level we didn't think was possible.
I took "Finding Your Funny" with Alexandra through the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program in March 2022. She guided us with a gentle hand and great insight, coaxing us out of our shells and encouraging us to refine our material and performances to a level we didn't think was possible. That was my experience and I believe my classmates feel the same. My experience in her class was very rewarding.
Jonathan Parnes
Finding the Funny is a great opportunity for those interested in dipping their toe into the world of stand-up comedy or just interested in exploring their creative and funny side.
Alex was great at facilitating the workshop and helping me tighten and improve my material. As someone interested in taking a more serious plunge into the world of stand-up, Alex has been an encouraging resource along the way.
April L. Tripp
Alex brings an incredible amount of knowledge and skill to her classes on comedy, and she gives 110% to all her students.
Not only did I learn about what makes something funny, Alex's support and encouragement gave me the confidence I needed to stand up and do it! (pun intended) The experience I had in her course is a memory I will cherish forever.
