I was born and raised in Missouri, just outside St. Louis.

My love of theatre began at a young age when my mom took me to see Roger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella.

I did not begin my own theatrical journey until high school. I was a carpenter for Proof and I fell in love with the process, the collaboration, and the feeling of accomplishment.

I was elected to the Missouri All-State Show at the Missouri Thespian Conference. It was hosted by Webster University and through this program I committed to attend the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University.

 

My freshman year I was thrust into the deep end in the first semester. I was assigned the Props Master position for the main stage show The Winter's Tale. It was a revelation. I fell in love with the diversity of tasks and extensive creative problem-solving required to thrive in that role. 

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I graduated with a BFA in Scenic Design and Technical Direction in 2013.

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After college I work for Stages St. Louis as their Assistant Props Supervisor for two years and their Props Supervisor for two more.

I then moved to Cleveland to work at the Cleveland Play House for two years.

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Now, I reside in San Diego and work for the La Jolla Playhouse as the Lead Props Artisan.

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In my tenure at LJP, so far, I started a staff lead affinity group for Queer staff members called Playhouse Pride, organized the company's San Diego Pride Parade contingent for the last 4 years, participated in DEI workshops, and IATSE safety training sessions, including OSHA 10.