My Story

I am a web designer, theatre director/dramaturg*, and writer. I am fascinated by the human instinct for storytelling—not only what stories, but how stories are told and received by an audience. I'm also a total nerd for adaptation, or how and why we retell stories (if you want to talk Arthurian Legends, hit me up).

I honed my storytelling aptitude in the theatre, where I specialize in experimental, site-specific plays in non-traditional performance spaces. Beyond theatre, I tell stories through creative non-fiction, including personal essays, performance theory, literary and historical analysis, and travelogues.

My passion for written and theatrical storytelling led me to user experience and web design. It allows me to apply my expertise in multimedia storytelling and curiosity about the intersection of various art forms to improve product experiences for users. UI design allows me to take this a step further to create the visual experience with skills gained in theatrical design (scenic, costume, lighting, etc.) In all my work, no matter the specific type of storytelling, I strive to translate information and insight through multi-level communication for any audience.

Apart from professional work, I am an amateur (as in, "for the love of") painter, photographer, and musician. I'm also an avid reader and language learner (currently studying Spanish, French, and German—Italian is next...). With a wide range of interests and a handful of deep pockets of expertise, I am able to make connections, ask questions, and collaborate effectively with a diverse team with the dual perspective of artist and audience.

*WHAT IS A DRAMATURG??? Great question! A dramaturg is a theatre artist who works with the playwright, director, designers, and actors in developing new or existing plays from the perspective of the audience. So sort of like a UX Designer for theatre!