University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Adjunct Lecturer, Script Analysis: 2016-2022

  • Undergraduate course that introduced mechanics and techniques of script analysis for the stage.

  • Methods taught: Aristotelian Poetics, Action Analysis, Formalist Analysis, Brechtian Fables, and contemporary writings on skilled play reading.

    Visiting Director: Fall 2020

  • Directed and co-conceived with playwright Lydia Diamond, Reverb, a virtual, interactive theatrical experience that brought together alumni playwrights and undergraduate actors to create an artistic response to the summer of 2020.

Adjunct Lecturer, Contemporary Performance Techniques: Fall 2016

  • Undergraduate course that introduced the legacy and practices of influential, contemporary (1940-present) theatre directors, choreographers, designers, and other performance-based artists.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Visiting Director: Spring 2019

  • Directed undergraduate actors and collaborated with undergraduate designers on a production of Twilight Bowl by Rebecca Gilman.

    Guest Artist, Masterclass in Audition Techniques: Spring 2019

  • Taught a one day masterclass to undergraduate students on audition techniques with a focus on text analysis preparation, active language analysis and professional protocols.

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Adjunct Lecturer, Fundamentals of Directing: Fall 2013

  • Undergraduate course that taught core tenants of directing.

  • Created original curriculum that focused on directing contemporary theater.

  • Taught units on casting, collaboration with designers, text analysis, and staging.

Guest Lecturer, Graduate Director Seminar: Winter 2020

  • Lectured on standard contracting procedures and Union membership and contract protocols. Offered advice on financial literacy for freelance directors.

  • Professor Helena Kays

Guest Lecturer, Business of the Business: Winter 2012-2015

  • Lectured on early career directing opportunities, internships, auditions and practical life skills.

  • Professor Gail Shapiro

Teaching Assistant, MFA Toy Theatre: Winter 2014

  • Critiqued and aided students in the development of individual Toy Theatre productions. Helped organize and coordinate the annual Toy Theatre Festival.

  • Professor Jessica Thebus and Collette Pollard

Teaching Artist, 2013-2014

  • Lead two workshops for Undergraduate Directors and Playwrights on the new play development process.

  • Mentored undergraduate playwright on Senior Thesis play.

  • Mentored undergraduate student directors from project conception through production.

Loyola University, Chicago, IL.

  Guest Lecturer, Playwrighting: Spring 2016

  • Lectured on new play development and collaborative techniques and goals for the director/playwright relationship.

  • Professor Devon de Mayo

National High School Institute “Cherubs,” Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Director and Teaching Artist: Summer 2013-2015

  • Created curriculum for High School Juniors.

  • Taught classes in Performance Theory, Directing, Adaptation, Site-Specific Theatre and Cabaret Theater.

Conservatory Program, Chicago High School for the Arts, Chicago, IL.

Long-term Substitute Teacher: Fall 2014 & Winter 2015

  • Taught Sophomore Musical Theatre History.

  • Taught Junior Professional Development.

Audition Coach and Acting Instructor, Chicago, IL.

Freelance: 2011-Present

  • One-on-one monologue coaching and audition preparation.

  • Focus on preparedness for graduate school and apprenticeship auditions.

Two Birds Casting: 2014-2016

  • One-on-one monologue coaching and audition preparation.

Vagabond Theatre School: 2016-2017

  • One-on-one monologue coaching and audition preparation.

  • Taught 8-week Scene Study Intensive