
“I consider myself an actor’s director, in that a crucial skill so often missed is the ability for a director to speak the language of the actor.”
PROJECTS
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Fire Talker
In 1912 in rural Georgia, a young black boy seeks a remedy for his father’s burn and turns to the faith healer he has taught to read, but the actions of both stir up a mob of white men who threaten to tear apart both families.
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Baying in the Night
Left behind in the wake of a tragedy, one mother and her son’s childhood friend must confront their own demons as they grapple with the isolating grief of suicide and piece their lives back together.
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Superpower
A trans teen with the ability to see the past and the future solves the mystery of a missing dog, saves a life, and discovers her own superpower.
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Food Justice
Created to address the growing food apartheid, this devised work examines problems with food distribution and cost from the perspective of the fruits and vegetables themselves.
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artscape 2021, aired on ATL PBS
This student centered work themed around social injustice, the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic used Atlanta street art as a backdrop. Produced at the height of Covid, it proves that art cannot be held back even in the midst of chaos.
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Sighted
After hearing voices that defy logic, one woman becomes determined to uncover what happened with the disappearance of her sister 20 years ago. She must struggle against a small-town church battling to keep its secrets.
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Mami Confessions
Produced seven times and counting, this one woman show is based on the interviews of Latinx and other mamis who share their struggles. It defines motherhood with a variety of meanings and interpretations.
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Nine
Winner of the BroadwayWorld.com Best Director of a Stream, Nine, was shot using multiple cameras. This musical concert featured a live band and ensemble of 18 actors.
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Bull in a China Shop
The first collaboration between GSU and Out Front Theatre, giving voice to LGBTIA+ artists. Our unique production was awarded the CENCIA grant with an original soundtrack, featuring a viola player and media sequences which highlighted the rich storytelling.
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Teaching & Industry
Here are a few images from great experiences I have been fortunate to have in the industry. #keeplearning