A theatre director, actor, and professor at Loras College (Dubuque) specializing in performing and communication arts practice, as well as popular media and narrative analysis, interpretation, and criticism. I routinely teach courses in acting, directing, and oral communication. In addition to teaching, I directs campus theatre productions (The Loras Players) and serve as program coordinator of the film & theatre minor. I find joy in fostering creativity, innovation, collaboration, and community. My mission is to captivate and inspire on the frontier of storytelling.

Organization Highlights: The NOLA Project Theatre Co., Southern Rep Theatre, Trainwreck Productions (founding artistic director), The Grand Opera House, University of New Orleans, City of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs.

Directing Highlights: “Ride the Cyclone,” “Eurydice” (Loras), “Silent Sky” (Loras; KCACTF Excellence in Directing), “The Royale” (U. of New Orleans; KCACTF Excellence in Directing, Invited Production; Big Easy nomination), “Rock of Ages,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” (Grand Opera House), “Reefer Madness” (Trainwreck Productions), “The Last Five Years” (U. of Dubuque), and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Bard-in-the-Yard/UNISTA).

Acting Highlights: “The Aliens” (Evan; Irene Ryan Acting nomination; KCACTF national awards for Best Ensemble and Best Production; Big Easy nomination), “Twelfth Night” (Sir Toby Belch), “Romeo & Juliet” (Friar Lawrence), “Gruesome Playground Injuries” (Doug), “Red” (Ken), “On the Verge” (Grover, Baby Yeti, Gorge Troll, Gus), and “Chicago” (Mary Sunshine).

Education: B.A. Theatre: Performance-Acting, University of Northern Iowa, 2012; M.F.A. Film & Theatre: Performance-Directing, University of New Orleans, 2018. Specialization in Meisner-based Practical Aesthetics Approach.