ARTISTIC STATEMENT
In my writing, I seek to ask questions about the human condition through stories that invite audiences to engage in wonder, critical thought, and dialogue. My characters are ordinary people who are forced to make decisions that upend their perspective of who they thought they were, and what they thought they were capable of. I am a proponent of utilizing genre-based narrative styles like science fiction, horror, and magical realism to draw in audiences whose tastes reflect the wide expanse of culture seen in literature, film, and television in addition to the theatre. It is never my intention to answer a question with my writing. Instead, I present questions to audiences in order to foster progressive conversation about topics like ethics, relationship dynamics, gender roles, class inequality, social convention, discrimination, disability, and our responsibilities to each other. As a queer member of the Autism and ADHD communities, my work reflects my interests in feminism, the push for equity and equality, as well as my particular interests in psychological sciences, folklore, religion, and the complexities of human connection. (Read my statement on AI here.)
My photography career has always been focused on delivering photos that serve a wide range of needs for performers, designers, and production companies alike. I pride myself on my ability to capture humanity, beauty, and artistic skill in every photo. My aim is to help performers feel confident and beautiful, to showcase designers' expertise, and to allow companies to feel confident that they can sell their show with eye-catching media.
My purpose as a theatre artist is to work with texts that examine what it is to be human; to write characters that are endowed with strength, sight, and sincerity, whether inherent or learned; and to foster a nurturing and thriving community where performing artists may find bravery, safety, connection, and inspiration. It is my belief that knowledge feeds understanding, and understanding feeds compassion. All three are essential for art and theatre to thrive.
