About me

Over 40 years of professional work my design experience has ranged widely, with dozens of set and costume designs in Florida, New York, and New England, encompassing Lort regional theatres, NYC, summer stock, amusement parks, a national tour, and an independent film.  My scenic art/painting work includes theatre, entertainment, industrials, museum, and corporate clients including over 2 years as a scenic artist for Walt Disney World.  I’ve created artwork for exhibition in public spaces - the Tube in London and Los Angeles, billboards in Orlando and New Orleans, and an installation at Sun Trust Square in Orlando. In London, Berlin, Orlando, and LA, my artwork has been exhibited in galleries, as well as in a digital showcase in Venice, in an online gallery responding to the 2016 election, and on The Nation’s Opp Art online daily political protest page. This wide variety of experience has grounded me in the importance of listening and observing, bringing ideas and energy to the table in collaborations, and having solutions for practical aspects of fabrication, as well as maintaining a strong work ethic. ​

 

I had not discovered theatre design until my sophomore year at WVU after semesters of fine art, when I recognized that it was the perfect combination for my skills and interests. Just after graduation I was fortunate to be hired professionally to set up and manage a costume shop and design for the Sandusky, Ohio-based amusement park, Cedar Point, Inc. Five years and 70 shows later, I returned to theatre through my graduate studies at UCONN, having accumulated an initial background of varied experiences. 

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As an educator, guiding young artists to find their unique voices through discovering and working a creative process is the through thread in the pedagogy that I have developed at Tufts University and Rollins College, and am always striving to improve. Over the past 30 years, I have found that the idea of theatre performances that transcend materials and evoke a deeper audience connection echos through my teaching methods and ideals based on the dual aspects of my artistic life and work.  

 

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