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About Me

I am an actor/director/theatre maker and teaching artist originally from North Carolina, now based in Washington, DC.

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I am interested in projects that make the corner of the world they touch a little bit of a better place; productions that are accessible, that foster empathy, that educate and enlighten, that comfort and disturb. I am drawn to developing new works, and classical pieces, and gut punchers, and warm hugs. I aim to create highly collaborative ensembles and build rehearsal rooms that are caring, generous, and electric. 

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Currently Watching: Abbott Elementary

Currently Reading: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

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Two Gentlemen of Killarney at Avant Bard

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This March I'll be playing Crab in Two Gentlemen of Killarney (after William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Séamus Miller)! Two Gents will run from March 5th - 28th, 2026, with Pay-What-You-Can tickets available for previews and all Saturday matinee performances.






Earth Month Plays
at Discovery Theater

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I'm thrilled to be working on two productions at Discovery Theater this spring! I am co-directing TYA play Mother Earth and Me, and assistant directing TVYA play Powerful Pollinators. Both shows will be touring in rep this spring! â€‹â€‹

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Public Performances:

Powerful Pollinators: March 24th - 27th, 2026

Mother Earth and Me: April 28th - May 1st, 2026

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Touring Dates: April 6th - April 25th, 2026

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