Member of Actors’ Equity Association (2012 - Present)

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I am a specialist in Meisner Acting Technique, somatic approaches to acting ( e.g., Viewpoints and Lucid Body), and new work

development. Additionally I possess extensive industry preparation, choreography and directing experience.

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Education

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MFA in Acting Northern Illinois University, 2022

Master’s Thesis: “Twelfth Night’s Feste: A Record of Rehearsal and Performance”

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BA in Human Development Pacific Oaks College, 2017

 

200 RYT 2017 Y7 Studio

 

Certifications & Intensives

2017 SITI Company Yearlong Training Apprentice (Anne Bogart, Suzuki & Viewpoints)

2016-2018 Lucid Body House (Fay Simpson, Lucid Body Technique)

2015-2016 The Pandemonium Studio Summer Intensive (Christopher Bayes, European Red Nose Clown)

2015 LIMS Institute (Joanna Brotman, Bartenieff Fundamentals & Beginning Laban Movement Analysis)

2000-2011 The Creative Dance Center (Anne Green Gilbert, Brain Compatible Dance Education)

 

Professional Affiliations 

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Southeastern Theatre Conference

Women In Theatre Committee

2025-Present

Member​

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Actors’ Equity Association

2012 - Present

Member

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Teaching Experience

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University of Tampa

2025 Guest Artist

2022- 2024 Adjunct Professor​

Courses Taught: Acting Shakespeare, Beginning Modern Dance, Dance History, Introduction To Dance, Stretching & Relaxation, Studio Theatre

 

University of South Florida

2024 Guest Artist​

Courses Taught: Rehearsal & Performance Practicum II

 

Northern Illinois University

2019- 2022 Instructor of Record

Course Taught: Introduction to Theatre

Course Assisted: BFA Ensemble

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*An extended list of non-university teaching experience is available upon request. For over a decade, I have worked as a freelance teaching artist at enrichment programs, private schools and professional regional theaters including Center Stage Youth Theatre (FL), Seattle Children’s Theatre (WA) and The Northwest School (WA).

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Guest Lectures & Presentations 

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“CV Speed Dating: A Workshop For Women In Academia”

Sponsored by the Southeastern Theatre Conference, 2026

Co-Presenter

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“Lights, Camera, Curriculum: Preparing Theatre Students for Digital Auditions”

Sponsored by the Southeastern Theatre Conference, 2025

Lead Presenter

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“Making Digital Theatre”

University of Washington - Bothell, 2020

Guest Lecturer

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“Yoga For Dancers”

Northern Illinois University, 2019

Guest Lecturer

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“Playwriting from Personal Experience”

University of Washington - Bothell, 2019

Guest Lecturer

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“Yoga For Actors”

Northern Illinois University, 2019

Guest Lecturer

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“Introduction to The Viewpoints”

Utah Arts Academy, 2018

Guest Lecturer

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“Female Performance Narratives”

University of Washington - Bothell, 2015

Guest Lecturer

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Honors & Awards

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Outstanding Graduate Assistant - Winner, 2022

Northern Illinois University

 

Outstanding Graduate Assistant - Finalist, 2021

Northern Illinois University

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Playwright in Residence - 2015

Key City Public Theatre 

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Service

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Florida Dance Education Organization

2024

Adjudicator

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The Dean’s Committee

Northern Illinois University

College of Visual and Performing Arts

2019- 2021

Graduate Student Delegate

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Professional Film, Television, Theatre & Voiceover Experience

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She’ll Come Back (Ary’l Films), 2026

Lead

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In Your Wake (Soleila Productions), 2025

Lead

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Love’s Travel Stops (1 Project), 2024

National Commercial

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Tampa Bay’s “Morning Blend" (ABC Action News), 2024

Guest

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Calypso Lemonade (Rock Paper Simple), 2024

Regional Commercial

 

Agathe (Orlando Shakespeare Theatre - Playfest), 2023

Carrie

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The Saints (Merry Beggars x Relevant Radio), 2023

Supporting

 

Bumblebee Tuna (Social Deviant), 2023

National Commercial

 

Reed Nissan (Congruent Media), 2023

Regional Commercial

 

Fool (Reduced Shakespeare Company - New Play Development), 2021

France & Laundry Girl

 

LOVE (James Choi's Indie Studio), 2019

Lead

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The Seagull: Remixed (Columbia Stages), 2018

Arkadina

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Sympathy in C (14th St Y), 2018

The Violist

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The Tooth Puller (The PIT), 2017

Ensemble

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Miss Julie (Columbia Stages), 2017

Julie

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Silver (Panasonic), 2017

Supporting

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Skinny Crazy Small (TheatreLab), 2016

The Girl

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Edward Tulane (South Coast Repertory), 2015

The Traveler

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Brooklyn Bridge (Seattle Children's Theatre - New Play Development), 2015

Sasha

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Skinny Crazy Small (Key City Public Theatre - Playfest), 2015

The Girl

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King Lear (Key City Public Theatre), 2014

Cordelia

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Mister E of Imagination (Lexington Children's Theatre), 2014

Virginia Poe

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Curse of Oedipus (Antaeus Theatre), 2014

Ensemble

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A Place of Their Own (Book-It Repertory Theatre - New Play Development), 2014

Willie White

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Moira Mariella (prod. Krystal Alexander), 2014

Lead

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Footloose (Kitsap Forest Theater), 2013

Urleen

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Prairie Nocturne (Book-It Repertory Theatre), 2012

Flossie

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Oklahoma (Kitsap Forest Theater), 2011

Laurey Williams

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Seattle Public Theater), 2011

Beth

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Children of Eden (Seattle Musical Theatre), 2006

Ensemble

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Expiration Date (Rivercoast), 2006

Featured Extra

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Circus of Infinity (Von Piglet Productions), 2005

Supporting

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Directing Experience

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Regional Theatre

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Children’s Theatre Company (MN), 2017

A Year with Frog and Toad

Assistant Director

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University Theatre

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University of Tampa, 2025

Boys 4 Eva: A Mini Musical

Director

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University of Tampa, 2024

The Mask of the Red Death

Director

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University of South Florida, 2024

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

Assistant Director

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Northern Illinois University, 2022

BFA Showcase

Assistant Director

 

Education Programs

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Center Stage Youth Theatre, 2024

Into The Woods

Movement Director

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The Northwest School, 2014

House of the Spirits

Movement Director

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Billings Middle School, 2011

The Wizard of Oz

Movement Director

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Young American’s Theatre Company, 2011

Dog Sees God

Director

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The Northwest School, 2010

Mary Zimmerman’s The Odyssey

Movement Director

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Choreographic Experience 

 

Regional Theatre

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Book -It Repertory Theatre, 2013

Anna Karenina

Assistant Choreographer

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University Theatre

 

University of Tampa, 2023-2025

Spring Faculty Dance Concert

Choreographer

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Education Programs

 

Center Stage Youth Theatre, 2023

Curtains

Choreographer

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Creative Dance Center, 2012

Spring Dance Concert

Choreographer

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The Northwest School, 2011

Beauty and the Beast

Choreographer

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The Northwest School, 2009

Oklahoma

Assistant Choreographer

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Professional Employment​​

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First Steps Dance Program (2023- Present) - Assistant to the Artistic Director & Dance Instructor

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Northern Illinois University's School of Theatre and Dance

2020- 2022 Recruitment Assistant

2019- 2021 Community Outreach Coordinator