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Who I am
I am a theatre archaeologist. What does that mean? Much as archaeologists reconstruct the story of a society from the artifacts they excavate, I build theatrical stories from the artifacts I uncover in my life. These might be a rug that lay in front of my grandfather’s fireplace, the process of LASIK eye surgery, or the artwork of Keith Haring. Each provides the foundation for the creation of projects ranging from a site-specific solo show to a large university production of Angels in America, Part One. Through my movement-based excavation process, I hope to find the life of these artifacts and create vibrant theatre that speaks to our current moment.
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Working as Directing and Producing Assistant at McCarter Theatre, I had the privilege of assisting the amazing directors Emily Mann, John Doyle, and Sam Buntrock as well working with Danai Gurira, Nilo Cruz, and Paula Vogel. I received my MFA in Performance at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University and have also trained with the Globe Theatre in London, SITI Company, and Tectonic Theatre Project. Some of my favorite shows as a director include Angels in America, Addison & the Black Hole, The Theory of Relativity, Macbeth, and This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing. Selections from some of these shows may be found below.
Currently I am an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Centre College as well as a Senior Faculty Fellow in the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech.
Currently I am an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Centre College as well as a Senior Faculty Fellow in the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech.
