About Me/Philosophy

I’m an international teaching artist and actor with extensive experience performing and directing across NYC, London, Las Vegas, the Philippines, Edinburgh, the Seychelles, and regional markets throughout the US. I hold a BM in Musical Theatre from Rider University, where I received the Mark Twain Comedy Award and advanced to KCACTF Nationals, as well as an MA in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. I’m also honored to hold a UK Global Talent Visa for my work as an actor and director abroad.

My directing and teaching credits span a range of esteemed institutions and projects, including co-founding Tunnel Theatre Co. in NYC, where I worked with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and Hamilton's Michael Luwoye. I’ve taught classical acting at Boden’s Performing Arts College in London, directed and choreographed at William T. Sherman School in NYC, and taught Shakespeare and Devising at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ. Additionally, I’ve served as Resident Theatre Teacher and Curriculum Creator at KIPP Lab High School in Newark, NJ, and as Adjunct Acting Professor and Director of productions at Northern Michigan University, including Footloose, Frankenstein, and Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin.

I’m deeply committed to fostering creativity and developing actors, directors, and teachers who are passionate, disciplined, and always curious.

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I believe in managing a classroom by truly connecting with my students—listening, staying present, and remaining flexible. I respond to both verbal and nonverbal cues, adapting the curriculum to keep students engaged and focused. I design dynamic lessons where students are doing most of the work, giving them ownership of their learning while providing a supportive environment.

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I'm always over-prepared for class but recognize that each day and each student is unique. I respond to visual cues, willing to pivot when needed to meet students where they are, rather than sticking rigidly to the plan. I earn my students' trust by listening actively and only stepping into discipline when absolutely necessary. I build strong rapport with students by being patient, authentic, and never pretending to have all the answers.

Above all, you must genuinely love and care for all your students. I agree with Russian theatre practitioner Nikolai Demidov: acting training should be like yoga—a consistent practice where the teacher supports students in becoming more fully themselves. Acting is about being uninhibited and present under imaginary circumstances, and it’s my job to create a safe, loving space where students can thrive, regardless of their background or behavior. When a student struggles, they need to know I won't give up on them. It’s in those moments of friction that unconditional support matters most.

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I also believe in continuous personal and professional growth. I’m always in acting class, reading, listening to books, collaborating with colleagues, and seeking feedback from mentors. My favorite teachers at LAMDA had been teaching for decades, but they were still curious, still experimenting, and still learning. I strive to embody that same curiosity, seeking out new exercises, engaging with peers, and—most importantly—listening to my students. Kindness, compassion, and openness to feedback are at the heart of my teaching philosophy.

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