Living in the tension of life is far harder than living in the tension of a play, for me anyway.

There I feel joyously at ease, safely tucked into the story’s beginning, middle, and end. And then there’s the applause, and the stage manager, and just-one-cigarette.

I want to live life in the same way! Not with applause and smokes, mind you, but in the moment.

I am trained in a psycho-physical based acting approach, where the actor hovers in the unknown, follows the flow of imagery, and seeks to stand in any emotion, with impossible freedom.

But I’ve found that in life, I’m only able to stand (and enjoy) being in the now if I’m feeding my soul.

So my “what if?” is this: what if creative flow only runs as deep as one’s connection to the Divine?

Asking this question has resulted in my daily practice: a psycho-physical acting approach grounded in Ignatian spirituality, mysticism, and meditation. It, and the promise of black coffee, is what get me up in the morning.

The Energy of Creation inspires me to persevere in a good, artistic, and generous life.

As a teacher and private coach, I enjoy learning alongside my students. With an M.F.A. in Performance Pedagogy from Loyola Marymount University, I am currently an adjunct professor at AMDA. I am also an acting coach for experienced actors to beginners. I have a studio in Manhattan Beach, CA where we can work or I can come to you:)

In the Fall of 2023, I was in New York, acting as the assoicate producer for “Christie”.a site-specific adaptation of “Anna Christie”. On The Hook’s Creative Producer, Covi Loveridge Brannan, and fellow eco-conscious artists staged the production on a Brooklyn barge. The company partnered with local businesses and offered art workshops to children in Red Hook.

Teaching – As your teacher-guide, I will help you deepen your ability to embody your characters by integrating voice work with a psycho-physical acting approach. Releasing tension and increasing your connection to your breath will improve your voice and empower you to communicte what you truly mean and feel, in acting and life. Private and semi-private sessions are available. Contact me for pricing or to inquire about on-going group classes.

Acting-Directing-Producing – If you feel we may be a good match for a project, please reach out! I am also excited to help other artists on their path, even if my involvement is minimal. Let’s connect!