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"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."- Joseph Campbell
I am a teacher, director, and interdisciplinary artist. I am at home devising and developing new work, engaging with heightened language, and finding the heart of a story and staging it by using Michael Chekhov and Augusto Boal's methods. Like Mr. Boal, I see the potential of theatre to unite people, whether it is the whole creative team in rehearsals, or through the communion in the theater during performance. Like Mr. Chekhov, I see my role as teacher and director as the leader who helps actors transform. I begin each process by finding a universal image that establishes a visual vocabulary for the design team and actors. I adapt to the text, guide the performers, and invite the audience to engage actively. Primarily, I seek productions that promise mythic theatricality, interaction with the audience, and inclusive storytelling. I received my M.S. in Theatre History at Illinois State University and my M.F.A in Directing from the University of Idaho. I am the Director of Theatre and Fine Arts Chair at Saint Patrick High School where I teach, direct, and serve as Artistic Director for our summer immersion company where my students work with Non-Equity performers to produce a musical. Recent Articles and Videos
A Tale of Two Univer-(cities)
-An Interview about my graduate school journey at UI SP Theatre Director wins Directing Award -An article about the 2018-2019 Charles Nelson Reilly Award. Youtube NMCA Video about Imaginary Bodies up on your feet -A video where Michael Chekhov Teachers teach Imaginary Bodies If you want to see just the acting exercises, click here Youtube NMCA Video about Teaching "Beauty" up on your Feet - A video where Michael Chekhov Teachers teach and discuss beauty in art If you want to see just the acting exercises, click here Youtube NMCA Video and Teaching "Entirety" up on your Feet -A video where Michael Chekhov Teachers teach and discuss entirety in art If you want to see just the acting exercises, click here |
