Teaching Artistry
Related Coursework:
Theatre for Young Audiences Module (advisor Lynn Kelso)
The Art of Storytelling (prof. Lynn Kelso)
Theatre for Young Audiences (prof. Rives Collins)
Creative Drama (prof. Rives Collins)
Advanced Creative Drama (prof. Betsy Quinn)
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that theatre is both an artistic discipline and a relational practice. Grounded in my background in psychology and theatre, I approach the classroom as a dynamic ecosystem where emotional safety, curiosity, and creative risk-taking are interconnected. I strive to create spaces where students feel seen as whole people and where process is valued as deeply as product. Whether working in sensory-friendly environments, youth leadership programs, or traditional rehearsal rooms, I prioritize accessibility, adaptability, and collaborative discovery. I believe students do their most courageous and imaginative work when they feel supported, challenged, and trusted—and I view teaching as an invitation to play, to question, and to build meaningful art together.
Seesaw Theatre
Head Adventure Guide (2023–2025)
Northwestern University
With Seesaw Theatre, I helped produce original, multi-sensory theatre specifically designed for disabled young audiences. As Head Adventure Guide, I collaborated closely with directors and ensembles to prepare casts to meaningfully engage with hundreds of audience members requiring varied access needs. I participated throughout rehearsals as an advocate for immersive accessibility, ensuring each performance was welcoming, responsive, and joyful. I also performed as Ty the T-Rex in Dino-Mite Dig, a cast-devised production grounded in inclusive storytelling.
Mudlark Theater Company
Summer Education Intern (June - August 2025)
Support Teaching Artist (September 2025 - present)
Evanston, IL
At Mudlark, I work alongside Lead Teaching Artists to cultivate joyful, student-centered theatre classrooms. I help manage classroom dynamics, support hands-on creative activities, and build meaningful relationships with young artists and their families. Beyond the classroom, I assist with program administration and play an active role in preparing student showcases—organizing costumes and props, supporting rehearsals, and building and running cues. I’m especially committed to fostering safe, inclusive spaces where students feel supported both during structured lessons and in the in-between moments.
Oil Lamp Theater
Glenview, IL
Teaching Artist (January 2026 - present)
At Oil Lamp Theater, I teach devising and original script writing to 4th–8th grade students, guiding them through the process of building stories from their own imaginations and lived experiences. I help young artists generate ideas, shape characters, structure scenes, and collaboratively craft scripts from the ground up. My classroom emphasizes creative ownership, ensemble-building, and the courage to share bold ideas. Through the devising process, students learn not only how to write for the stage, but how to listen, revise, and trust their creative instincts.
Brown Ledge Theater
Colchester, VT
Resident Director, Theatre Intern & Acting Instructor (Summers 2022 & 2023)
At Brown Ledge Theater (a part of Brown Ledge Summer Camp), I directed, produced, and assisted a series of one-act plays featuring approximately 70 elementary, middle, and high school students. In addition to directing, I taught intermediate acting classes and supported technical production—building sets for 15 productions across two summers. This immersive camp environment strengthened my ability to balance artistic rigor with mentorship, helping young performers build confidence, collaboration skills, and creative ownership.
Education Administration
About Face Theatre
Chicago, IL
Space for Leadership and Artistic Youth (S.L.A.Y) Apprenticeship (June - August 2025)
As a S.L.A.Y. Apprentice with About Face Theatre, I supported both artistic and administrative initiatives within the education department. I assisted with day-to-day operations, helped co-create social media assets for upcoming events, and provided production support for the summer production of the touring production Life Out Loud. Through facilitation and teaching artistry training, I developed tools for co-leading touring programs for young audiences, deepening my commitment to theatre as a vehicle for empowerment and youth leadership.
Young People’s Theatre of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Education Intern (Summer 2024 - Present)
In my work with YPTC, I focus on building meaningful bridges between theatre and Chicago-area schools. I compiled and organized contact databases for nearly 100 schools and personally delivered season materials to over 60, strengthening relationships with educators across the city. I also analyzed and restructured historical attendance data and created streamlined registration systems for school matinee programs, helping expand access and improve communication for young audiences and their teachers.