About me
As a mother and feminist art maker influenced by intersectional feminist thought, I am deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. I have dedicated much of my teaching and theatre practice to creating theatre that challenges traditional power structures, uplifts marginalized voices, and reflects the complexities of our lived experiences.
Growing up as an Army brat, and then as adult who has lived in New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and abroad, I've lived in many communities characterized by their diversity of cultures, races, ethnicity, and languages spoken. This experience has helped foster a sense of adaptability, empathy, and cross-cultural communication and understanding. As someone now living in a rural area, I have also insight into communities whose lives and experiences are largely unrepresented in theatre, as well as what it is like to live in a theatre "desert."
As a teacher who regularly works closely with LGBTQ+ students, I understand the importance of creating spaces for young artists to be themselves and find supportive communities that allow them to flourish as artists.
