Art by Emet C. Aron based on photo of me by Ellery Berenger
EDUCATION
+ University of Massachusetts - MFA Dramaturgy + Graduate Certificate in Advanced Feminist Studies + University of Evansville - BS Theatre Studies Minor in Russian Studies EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
+ Applied Theatre (Boal--Theatre of the Oppressed and Cops in the Head, Story Circles, Undesirable Elements, Playback Theatre) + New Play Dramaturgy + Literary Management (season selection, script assessment, database management, script cutting) + Facilitation & Teaching + Bodywork (Reiki, somatic experiencing) AWARDS / RECOGNITION
+ Dissertation Research Award - UMASS 2017 + Arts Council Project Grants - UMASS 2014, 2015, 2017 + Diversity Scholarship Award - UMASS 2014-15 + New Play Dramaturgy Award - KCACTF 2012 |
I am a theatre artist and educator with an MFA in Dramaturgy and a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Feminist Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Before grad school, I spent three years developing a small non-profit organization focused on the wellness of transgender individuals through peer support groups, public education, and workshops. While in grad school, I combined my interests of social justice and applied theatre, developing and facilitating a trans applied theatre troupe for three years, using techniques such as Theatre of the Oppressed, Playback Theatre, and Undesirable Elements.
In addition to applied theatre work, I have also worked as a script reader, a production dramaturg, and as a teacher--most recently teaching courses such as Contemporary Playwrights of Color, Play Analysis for Production, and Queering Performance. When I'm not working, I enjoy woodworking, gardening, crafting, and spending time with my two silly pups. |