“the theater is one of the few places left in the bright and noisy world where we sit in the quiet dark together, to be awake.”
Teaching, Directing , & Choreography
As a director, choreographer, and educator I have worked with students ages 5-18 from a diverse set of backgrounds including diverse learners, English language learners, and kids with disabilities. The settings I have taught include day and overnight camps, classes, workshops, full productions, and audition coaching. I specialize in teaching musical theatre dance, modern dance, and acting: including scene study and monologues. Organizations I have worked with and collaborated with as an educator include Children’s Theatre of Western Springs, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, BAM Theatre, Timothy Christian Middle School, CYT Chicago & Wisconsin, Skyline Children’s Theatre, and Woodlands Academy.
Interested in private coaching?
Who: Anyone! I accept students as young as 5th grade. I also work with high school juniors and seniors auditioning for college programs, college students, and adults.
Where/when: I will work with your availability! We can meet via Zoom or in-person (Chicago/Chicago suburbs) for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 1 hr sessions.
What: Monologue and acting coaching, sourcing and choosing repertoire, crafting a character, audition and callback coaching for plays and musicals, resume support, and private dance coaching.
Interested? Let’s connect!
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