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 passionate

here is what i'm

about

Storytelling. Laughter. The multi-ethnic experience. Music. Connection. Resilience. History. Feminism. Language. Healing. 

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here is what i

write

I love to write about life at pivotal intersections -The anthropologist in me is drawn to exploring communication and the use of multiple languages in American theatre, including the application and/or omission of translation for English-speaking audiences. The activist in me is interested in the healthy excavation of trauma, healing, and restoration through storytelling. I genuinely believe that stories can change the world.

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here's how i like to

direct

My directing style can be described as a positive, unambiguous collective creation process. I don't believe that artist's desires and imagination should be ignored in the creative process, neither should they be without guidance; in the rehearsal room, we lay the groundwork and discuss boundaries first, establish relationships and collaboration preferences second, and then create room for play and new discoveries within those establishments. 

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i get sh*t

done

Here's how.

 

I am a Lilly Award-winning theatre producer, paralegal,

and multi-hyphenate artist. 

 

I am passionate about empowering historically excluded artists in their journey of theatrical development, and coaching people leaders in communication, talent retention, process continuity, culture shift, and long-term talent strategy. 

I have two international rescue cats and an adopted shelter dog, I love to cook, sing, and write songs. Let's chat! 

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BMI AFFILIATED 
ARTIST

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2022 'GO WORK
IN THEATER'
AWARD WINNER

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
DRAMATISTS GUILD

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CENTRO SA
ALLIANCE ADVOCATE

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