What inspires you as an artist?
I am inspired by the shared exchange of emotion with a live audience. There is something electric about inviting people into an honest feeling, whether joy, fear, or sorrow. I am drawn to moments that awaken parts of ourselves we might otherwise keep guarded or hesitate to fully experience in everyday life. Through performance, I hope to create a space where those hidden currents can surface and be felt together.
Tell us a story from your childhood that illuminates who you are as an artist? As a child, I was somewhat reserved. I often stuttered during public presentations and rarely shared emotions beyond laughter, sometimes at inopportune moments. Theater became an outlet for me, a place where I could safely explore and express feelings that were difficult to access in everyday life.

Who are or were your theatrical heroes? N/A

What kind of theatre excites you?
I love working on new works, and scripts critically acclaimed.
Outside of a theatre, what’s your favorite hot spot in Orange County?
Karaoke, Probably Durty Nellies. That or 24hr Fitness.
What advice do you have for theatre artists just starting out in Orange County?
Reach out, get involved. Do your best work.
Go ahead, promote your things
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Year you started living or working on Orange County California
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