Though I began my BFA Journey at LIU Post solely as a performer, I discovered a sudden, fierce, and ambitious passion for directing under the mentorship of Jason Jacobs. That passion has culminated in an advanced independent study in directing during my final semester, through which I have been able to debut my self-written, staged adaptation of Carmilla by J. S. Le Fanu.

My work as a director lives in the breaths between moments and is rooted in the joy, rage, whimsy, and utter absurdity of the female experience. I enjoy art which is girl-centric and defiantly unswayed by the male gaze. I’m particularly drawn to complex, powerful women and their stories—women who might be called difficult, crazy, bossy, or weird. Those are the characters I love most. Women who take up space and refuse to be small. The ones who burn. The ones who haunt.

I approach storytelling through the body first. My process draws from Viewpoints, Suzuki, and Laban techniques, centering strong, kinesthetic ensemble connection and physical exploration. My style thrives in the black box setting—intimate and character-driven, but never small. Stillness has weight. Silence speaks. I seek to create theatre that is unafraid to explore the dark. I don’t direct to create answers; I direct to invite questions.

I must admit, I am an enthusiastic fan of all things gothic, macabre, experimental, and ghostly, and that influence seeps its way into my work from every angle. I do love me a vampire or two. Or several. Don’t get me wrong, though; bold, brash, and absurd comedy owns a little piece of my heart too.