Originally from Cedar Springs, MI, I found my love of theater from my community, both at Cedar Springs High School and Grand Rapids Civic Theater. I went to Central Michigan University for my BFA in Acting/Directing. In my time as a student, I acted, directed, props designed, sound designed, and fulfilled various other technical duties. I was a co-captain of Trap Door Improv, the CMU Theatre Sponsored improv group, for 2 years, and was the Vice President of the Kappa Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega for 2 years. I have a strong background in movement and improvisation, and use those skills both in my acting and my directing styles.
Theater can be for everyone. It is our job as artists to fight for this truth.
I became interested in theater because of an opportunity I had to see a show for free in 3rd grade, and it changed my life. As an actor and director, I want to work to continue to make theater more accessible for audiences. Everything from how we can make shows economically accessible to our communities to working with designers on how we can make sensory-friendly experiences for actors and audiences. I want to ensure I am an advocate first and foremost so that the theater is an accessible and becomes a non-gatekept artform. Theater can be for everyone, and I want to continue my work to make sure it is.