Directing with the actor experience in the forefront
As an LGBTQ+ director and theatre educator with Philadelphia roots, I strive to tell stories that give a voice to those silenced by societal conventions embedded in the human experience. I’m interested in exploring new works or approaching revivals with a contemporary lens, with a focus on mental health and LGBTQ+ stories. My curiosity for the underdog stems from an early age of self-discovery when I struggled to find my place in the world. After years of trying conventional activities that society deemed appropriate for a young boy, theatre provided me with a safe space to discover and evolve my identity.
My directing style heavily focuses on the collaboration process by encouraging creative freedom with the production team while maintaining a central focus on the playwright’s intentions. For the actor, I prioritize table work with a heavy focus on script analysis to guide the actors in making decisions that are strongly rooted in the text while teaching and testing different acting techniques to help challenge the actor. By valuing collaboration over competition, I strive to offer an environment where artists feel comfortable with the vulnerability required to tackle complex stories. By offering a space where the “outcasts, misfits, losers, and loners” are celebrated, the production process becomes a cohesive unit where artistic freedom and humanity play a key role in giving the underdog the spotlight they deserve.
My Work
Director
Harvey Fierstein’s International Stud*
Villanova Theatre, 2023
*Thesis project - award DISTINCTION for directing
Love & Information
Villanova Theatre, 2022
Hedwig & the Angry Inch
ASH Theater Company, 2022
The Laramie Project
Fat Lady Brewing & ASH Theater Company, 2022
Little Shop of Horrors
ASH Theater Company, 2018
Last Five Years
ASH Theater Company, 2017
Next to Normal
ASH Theater Company, 2016
Stage Manager
Sunday in the Park with George
Villanova Theatre, 2023
Performer
Seussical the Musical
Mr Mayor, 2017
The Wizard of Oz
Scarecrow, 2011
The Very Unmerry Adventures of Robin Hood
Soldier, 2010
Training
Villanova University
Master of Arts, 2023
Towne Playhouse
Acting coaching, 2009-2010
