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Pedagogies

I describe my primary pedagogy with the phrase access through release.

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Examples include the physical (release of abdominals for fuller access to breath); the emotional (release of habitual tension and mannerisms to access deeper connection with the material and scene partner); and the critical (release of expectations or self-doubt to make space for unexpected discovery.) In verse and heightened text work, I encourage students to  release preconceptions of how the line "should sound" in exchange for greater access to the underlying meaning and intent—a vehicle for connecting with their scene partner. Such release can help students develop a clearer understanding of the story, their own points of view about it, and how to execute it most effectively for the audience.

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My classes pair text-based analysis (contextual research, given circumstance, action/tactic, and beat-shift) with rigorous embodied, somatic exercises (borrowing from/inspired by my understanding of Yoga, Viewpoints, Fitzmaurice Voicework), and movement-based études to explore theme, character, and relationship, which I learned from Moscow Art Theater faculty.

I require deep work from students, but I also operate with a trauma-informed lens and meet them where they are. As a teacher, I try to foreground the concept of infinite possibility, the value of fluidity and resilience, and the importance of working to the edge of your ability.
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Interests and Areas of Inquiry

My production work and practical scholarship cover a broad spectrum, including Queering theatre in content and form and the depiction of gender and sexuality onstage; rhizomatic devising as a means of producing singular, 'unfixed' theatrical events; investigating classical theatre’s potential and limitations for 21st century students and audiences; meal- and story-sharing as peace-building; and exploration of grey zones—areas of political, human, scientific, or moral ambiguity/ambivalence. 
 

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Current and recent teaching/educational experiences
 

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• Wagner College
  Adjunct Professor (Intro to Acting, Acting I, Public Speaking)

• Adelphi University
  Adjunct Professor (Psychological Acting II/Chekhov) and Guest Director (A Taste of Shakespeare: One-Twelfth Night and Midsummer: Tedious & Brief.)

• Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance
  Instructor (Areas of Performance and History/Literature/Criticism)

• Chicago Shakespeare Theatre/"Short Shakespeare!"
  Choreographer, Romeo and Juliet, directed by Mikael Burke.

• Northwestern University/National High School Institute ('The Cherubs')
  Core Faculty (Voice, Movement, Acting, Dance, Text Analysis, Shakespeare)

• Northwestern University
  Choreographer, Violet, directed by Mikael Burke

• The Theatre School at DePaul University
  Guest Director, Pink Milk, written by Ariel Zetina

• College of Staten Island
  Adjunct Assistant Professor (Intro to Acting)

• DreamYard Art Center
  Teaching Assistant (Acting, Movement, Shakespeare)

 

 

Private Coaching

I also have experience coaching private clients, as well. Whether you're preparing for upcoming auditions or current productions, or looking for executive presence and public speaking coaching, I can help. Interested in taking a deep dive? Send me a note through the CONNECT page and let's get to work!

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