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RESEARCH INTERESTS Devised Theatre, Theatre and Activism/Social Justice, Experimental Theatre, Ancient Greek Theatre EDUCATION 2018-2020 MFA in Devised Theatre, Pig Iron School/University of the Arts 2014-2017 BA in Theatre, Albright College and CAPA (London) 2016 Artist as Citizen Certificate, ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty)
SPECIFIC TRAINING • Lecoq Physical Theatre Technique, Pig Iron School • Clown, Pig Iron School • Bouffon Clown, Adam Lazarus • Neutral Mask and Expressive Masks (Commedia, Balinese, Larval), Pig Iron School • Primitive Voice, Jean-Rene Toussaint • Voice Training, Albright College • Viewpoints (Bogart), Albright College • Stanislavsky, Albright College • Improvisation (Short Form & Long Form), Albright College
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2020 Adjunct Lecturer for Devised Performance, University of the Arts Taught an intro to Devised Performance course focused on ensemble- devising, Lecoq movement/physicality technique, and creation of original performance. Taught remotely due to COVID-19.
2019 Teaching Artist for Olivet Boys and Girls Club in Helena, Arkansas Developed and lead a one-week long workshop through ASTEP which emphasized ensemble/team building, play, and empowerment of identity and voice in an artistic practice.
2019-2020 Lead Teaching Artist for Devised Theatre, Curio Theatre Company Instructed several week-long workshops exploring the ensemble-devised theatre process. Curriculum centered various means of theatre-making and theatre roles, including site-specific work, storytelling, design (set/costume/props), and production. Workshops resulted in showcasing original devised pieces developed by students, which they had been creating in ensembles during the duration of the workshops.
2018-2020 Teaching Artist Residency, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Completed a residency with the Kimmel Center for the Pilot ONE MUSICAL Program. Programming offered 5th grade students from Philadelphia introductory skills of acting, including voice, body, and teamwork. In addition, students rehearsed a section of CINDERELLA and performed it with hundreds of other students from Philadelphia’s School District at the Kimmel Center.
2018 Visiting Teaching Artist for Directing Studio, Albright College Instructed a semester-long workshop in which undergraduate students explored devised theatre through various readings/case studies, generative applications, and collaborative creation prompts leading to original ensemble-created pieces.
2018 Visiting Teaching Artist for English Composition, Albright College Instructed two one-day workshops for undergraduate first-year students focused on Activism and Leadership. Through exercises in introspection, collaboration, and goal-setting, we investigated what it means to engage in social justice work and responsible citizenship.
2017 Teaching Artist Residency , ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and TFI (Teach for India), New Delhi, India Completed a one-month residency in India teaching curriculum centered on all aspects of theatre-training: acting, directing, playwriting, design. In addition, students explored their own artistic/personal identity through various introspective and interdisciplinary exercises.
2015-2018 Lead Teaching Faculty in Theatre, Yocum Institute for the Arts Created courses in movement technique, acting technique, improvisation, and playwriting. In addition, teamed with other teaching artists on weekly intensive summer performance programs.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 Director, Consortium for the Arts INTO THE WOODS • Directed INTO THE WOODS during Consortium for the Arts Summer Theatre Camp, which included 25 cast members ranging from ages 7-18. • Crafted weekly schedules for the duration of the camp in collaboration with the music director, producer, and choreographer. • Mobilized creative team to provide a meaningful experience for campers and audience.
2018-2020 Education Department Administration Intern, Kimmel Center • Corresponded with multiple partners (schools, teaching artists, students) of Kimmel Center Education programming. • Devised and organized programming documentation, including strategic planning, data compilation, and outreach. • Collaborated with Program Director and Education Director to facilitate and orchestrate Kimmel Center Education programming for ONE MUSICAL.
2018 Director, Olivet Boys and Girls Club (Reading) • Directed ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR. during Olivet Boys and Girls Club’s Summer Theatre Camp, which included 37 cast members ranging from ages 7-14.
2017 Theatre Manager Assistant, Upstairs at the Gatehouse (London) • Worked collaboratively with Co-Artistic Directors, producers, theatre manager, and other theatre artists in box office administration. • Ushered in-house and touring productions at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. • Provided service and assistance to theatre patrons and managed ticket sales.
2016-2020 President of National Chapter Committee, ASTEP • Collaborate with executive board members of Artists Striving to End Poverty in NYC to develop new chapters and manage the ASTEP Leaders Network.
SCHOLARLY PROJECTS
2020 DIONYSUS REDUX, MFA Thesis Project Pig Iron School/University of the Arts
2017 “Playing Hillary Clinton During the Election”, HECBC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference
2016 “Actors in Literature”, HECBC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS 2020 NET (Network of Ensemble Theatres)/TEN Grant, DIONYSUS REDUX 2020 Selected for First Time Filmmaker Sessions 2020 Festival, DIONYSIA Web Series Pilot 2017 Santander Study Abroad Scholarship, Completed BA in London 2015-2016 Irene Ryan Regional Semi-Finalist, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 2015 National Recognition for Performance in Maelstrom, Kennedy Center 2014 RCT Scholarship Competition Finalist, Reading Civic Theatre 2014 Outstanding Featured Actor, Bucks County Playhouse Festival 2014 Outstanding Ensemble Award Bucks County Playhouse Festival 2013 Berks’ Best Nomination in Performing Arts, Reading Eagle Project
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS 2017-present ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty), President of National Chapter Committee Board 2017-present ITI Network of Emerging Arts Professionals