PRODUCTION HISTORY
Museum of Unnatural history Chicago (MUnCH)
May 2020 - Feb 2021
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Nothing Without a Company
Jun - Aug 2019
The Theatre School
Oct 2017 - May 2018
Mar - Oct 2017
May 2016 - Feb 2017
Feb - Apr 2016
Mar - Nov 2015
Glacity Theatre Collective
June - August 2015
The Kingdom of Slovenalia
(Virtual Tour)
Devised
dir. Kevin Sparrow
Devised
dir. Kevin Sparrow
Lyra Yang, Cal Walker, Ray Goldberg, Conor McShane
Chloë Orlando,
dir. Shade Murray
Madeleine George,
dir. April Cleveland
Ike Holter,
dir. Lisa Portes
Mike Bartlett,
dir. Jacob Janssen
August Wilson,
dir. Phyllis Griffin
Edmund B. Lingan & Timothy Lake,
dir. Timothy Lake
* Indicates world premiere
TEACHING ARTIST EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist
Beverly Arts Center
Jan 2021- present
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Develops and delivers theatre-based lesson plans to students ages 8-13
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Observes and adapts to students' learning goals and interests
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Adheres to Illinois Arts and Social/Emotional Learning standards
Teaching Artist Apprentice
Northlight Theatre
Feb - Jun 2019
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Assisted Lead Teaching Artist with weekly lesson planning
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Led warm-up exercises and co-taught activities in social justice theatre to CPS high school students
LITERARY INTERNSHIPS
Literary Intern
Nothing Without a Company
Jan - Jun 2019
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Wrote weekly reader reports for new plays being considered and contributed to season planning
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Assistant produced the New World Play Festival
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Assisted with site specific playwriting workshops at various park locations
Literary Management/ Civic Dramaturgy Intern
Victory Gardens Theater
May - Aug 2016
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Co-produced the Ignition Festival of New Plays
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Planned community-based public programs for the entire season
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Read, discussed, and evaluated new plays
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Designed a new database for solicited scripts on Airtable
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Chicago Public Library CyberNavigator Tutor
Advanced Resources
Jun 2018 - Apr 2020
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Conducted one-on-one tutoring with library patrons on topics such as job searching, government services, and social media
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Instructed classes on a variety of basic technology related and workforce development subjects
Peer Writing Tutor
DePaul's University Center
for Writing-based Learning
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
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Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students during face-to-face, written feedback, and online real-time appointments
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Suggested methods, strategies, and resources for students to incorporate when drafting and revising essays
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Co-facilitated interactive workshops for classes (ex. improv techniques, professional email)
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As part-time receptionist, scheduled appointments, answered both tutor and writer questions, and vetted written feedback
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice President
DePaul Swing Society
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
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Co-taught beginner swing dance lessons
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Planned and coordinated dance lessons, events, and workshops
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Negotiated and drafted contracts for teachers and bands
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Designed marketing posters and social media graphics
Associate Editor
The Grappler,
Depaul's Dramaturgy Newsletter
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
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Wrote articles on current theater productions and cultural topics
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Provided both macro and micro-edits under strict deadlines
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Planned forums, art installations, and community activities
EDUCATION
The Theatre School, DePaul University
BFA: Dramaturgy/Dramatic Criticism
Minor: English Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MasterTrack Certificate in Instructional Design
graduated summa cum laude in June 2018
August 2020