About Me

 I've been performing since I was a tot. 

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I was famous for post bath song sessions in front of my mirror, nightly dance circles with stuffed animals and dragging my shy neighbor friends into music parades.

 I think my parents decided they needed to channel this energy somewhere... so they enrolled me in dance classes, but I promptly told them "I already know how to dance".

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I joined a local youth theater group at 7 and studied voice and music theory privately. Continued theatrical education was made possible through my school district and local organizations--all of which fueled my interest and respect for the arts at a young age. Because of these organizations, I heavily value a sense of play which informs my work, collaborations and teaching style.

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I attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia; graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre as well as a newfound perspective on performance styles and creativity. It was during college that I became truly curious about the arts in relation to our communities. 

While working in Philadelphia I trained aerial arts, explored physical theater techniques and took intensives with The Wilma Theater. These experiences facilitated my decision to run away and join the circus. 

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I joined the Actors Gymnasium Pro-Trainer Program with the intention of expanding upon my natural movement patterns and exploring storytelling through circus. But much as I respect the traditional form of circus, it boasts the same guise as musical theater performance:

strength and beauty, a standard that is nearly impossible to uphold in everyday life.

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In my current work I like to explore breaking this standard;

whether that's by holding space for others to realize their artistic potential,

sharing the stories of everyday people through artistic projects,

or reflecting on the complexities of our current existence. 

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What's the deal with Sunflowers??

It's like my symbol, emblem if you will, that represents my outlook on life:

Never Stop Growing Towards the Sun. 

There will be times of darkness, but there is always a sun hiding behind the clouds; there is strength to prevail.

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