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About Me

I am an actor/director/theatre maker and teaching artist originally from a small town in North Carolina, now based in DC! In 2021 I graduated with a BFA in Drama from New York University where I studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. 

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I am interested in art's ability to foster empathy. I'm also a big fan of free and accessible art, working in highly collaborative ensembles, experimenting with different kinds of theatre, and art as activism.

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I also love baking, listening to queer comedy podcasts, and spending time on a porch swing. My labradoodle Lily is my absolute pride and joy.

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Currently Watching: Overcompensating

Currently Reading: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

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Assistant Producing Spirits

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Founded by Maryanne Henderson in 2021, Spirits is a One-Night-Only variety show held each year at Halloween. Performers are invited to tell a ghost story through the artistic medium of their choice. In years past we've had jugglers, burlesque dancers, musicians, opera singers, actors, improvisers, a clown, and even a fire-breather. The vibe is house-party meets extravaganza meets spectacle;  it's always a great variety of performances and tons of spooky fun!

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This year's iteration - Spirits: The Fifth Dimension - will be held on November 1st, 2025. 






Directing Once Upon A Moon at
Discovery Theater

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This spring, I'll be making my directing debut at the Smithsonian's Discovery Theater! Once Upon A Moon is an interactive TYA piece recommended for PreK through Grade 2. 

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"This Discovery Theater original celebrates the spirit of the Apollo landing in an exciting, interactive show. Performers and exquisite puppets spin new and old stories about the moon's magic, create a "living exhibit" of its phases, and introduce the amazing science that brought us to its surface. You might even get the chance to be a moonwalking astronaut."

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Public Performances: May 6 - 8, 2026

Touring Dates: May 9 - 23, 2026

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