Educator. Scholar. Artist.

As an educator, I specialize in guiding students through the process of making bold, original work — from first spark to final performance. Whether in the rehearsal room, the classroom, or a black box theatre, I help emerging artists develop the tools to think critically, collaborate deeply, and tell stories that matter. At The Ohio State University, I’ve taught courses ranging from Playwriting and Theatre History to New Works Lab and Directing for the Stage, always with an emphasis on inquiry-led learning and creative risk-taking.

My teaching is deeply rooted in practice. I’ve directed world premieres like Mountain: A Memory Play and Explicit Content for Teens, mentoring student playwrights and directors through immersive, site-specific or in-the-round productions that explore memory, intimacy, and spatial storytelling. As the founder of the Black Box Series, I’ve built a platform for experimental performance and new work development — not just for students to perform, but to produce, dramaturg, and lead. I bring the same commitment to process and possibility to every project, equipping students to see themselves not only as performers, but as makers, producers, and innovators.

Whether I’m staging feminist rupture in Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again., designing interactive experiences at Alabaster, or coaching a student through their first monologue, I approach education as a collaborative act of world-building. My goal is to help students find their voices, hone their craft, and take creative ownership — in the classroom, onstage, and beyond.

Group of people sitting in a circle on a black stage with black curtains, participating in a discussion or workshop.
Three women sitting on chairs in front of a dark curtain, engaged in a discussion or panel.
Six young women sitting in a row on stage chairs with a black curtain backdrop, appearing to participate in a panel or discussion.
A group of people seated in a discussion or class, with a woman in glasses gesturing as she speaks.
Group of people seated in a dark room, with one person speaking and gesturing while others listen; some holding coffee cups and a mobile device.
Two young women are standing in a gymnasium, wearing handmade costumes that resemble ancient Greek or Roman tunics, one in pink and the other in light blue.
A woman kneels on stage next to a person lying on the floor, who appears to be unconscious or injured, with a branch on the stage near them. The scene looks like a dramatic performance or reenactment.
Three performers on stage, two women and one man, dressed in costumes for a theatrical performance with a black curtain backdrop. The man is wearing a mask and a costume with a mask, and is in a dynamic pose with a prop. The women are standing with o
Three women in fairy tale costumes performing on stage with a black curtain backdrop; one dressed as a flying fairy, two as princesses with floral headpieces, seated on the floor.
Group of smiling people posing outdoors on a sunny day with lush green trees in the background.
Group of people seated in a theater or cinema, taking a selfie. Many are smiling and looking at the camera, with some holding papers or programs.
Crowd gathered in front of a theater stage with elaborate wooden and painted decorations, featuring a maroon and gold color scheme.
A group of eleven people sitting around a rectangular table on a stage, smiling at the camera.
Group of six people sitting around a table, engaging in a meeting or discussion, with notebooks, drinks, and writing utensils on the table.
Group of diverse young people sitting around a table in a theater or classroom, engaged in discussion or studying.
Children on stage in costumes for a play, with a backdrop of a castle, trees, and a snow-covered landscape, surrounded by black curtains.
Five young girls standing in a dance studio, practicing ballet or warm-up exercises.
Young girls participating in a dance or movement class in a studio with large windows and ballet barre, with one girl in front extending her arms forward.
Children wearing paper plate masks shaped like various faces, in a classroom setting with shelves and artwork in the background.
A group of people sitting on chairs on a stage, some reading or holding scripts, possibly rehearsing or performing a play.
Person with face painted as a clown, white base, green eyebrows, red nose, and red lips, holding a cotton swab with pink paint.
A young woman with face paint sitting at a table with makeup supplies, a mirror, and a smartphone, in a room with lockers in the background.
Young woman smiling with blue and pink face paint and makeup in an indoor setting, wearing a gray hoodie with