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director.

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Résumé.

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Two performers sitting in chairs with paper bags covering their heads. Behind them is a person standing.

photos.

click & drag, baby.
Fun Home
WAKE workshop
Paprika and Toes
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Sway
Fun Home
Ranger Things
Fun Home
WAKE workshop
Fun Home
Pieces of the Moon
Fun Home
Paprika and Toes
WAKE (devising process)
Ranger Things
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philosophy.

directing goes beyond giving instruction;
it is the translation of intention to impact.

This might seems obvious, but I believe there is a vast difference between a director who treats creators as vessels, and a director who encourages creators to create.

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My first goal in any production meeting, rehearsal room, or performance space is to

foster an environment conducive to trust. Without trust, there is no room fit for creation.

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What does this trust look like?

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  • Designers feel heard, ownership of, and are excited by how
    their contribution adds to the piece as a whole.
     

  • Performers feel comfortable bringing any misgivings, concerns,
    and/or their own ideas to me or my team, both publicly and privately.
     

  • Audience members feel secure in their role as observer
    and/or participant, even if they are not always comfortable.
     

  • Throughout the entire rehearsal process, there is room for exploration.
     

  • Any and all creative decisions are reversible
    if a question of personal safety, comfort, or identity arises.

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As for my direction, I may use any combination of imagery (paintings, photography, collages), sounds (music, clips, effects), or words (of the single or hyphenated variety)

that elicit a visceral reaction I wish to translate to the audience.

 

I provide the intention, and look to my fellow artists in the room for
the most effective and fulfilling way to create its impact.

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