I tend to work from an abundance mentality. I must believe that there is always enough to go around. I must continually cultivate communities of willing helpers.
My training ranges from martial arts to dance, puppetry, theater, mask, massage, and team sports. Physicality is at the base of my artistic approach, and I cannot begin building a project until I feel a clear physical impulse.
Since 2008, I have been a regular company member of the Mettawee River Theater Company. Ralph Lee, the company's director, has been my primary artistic mentor.
From 2012-2014, I was a puppeteer in the North American National tour of WarHorse, under the direction of Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones of the Handspring Puppet Company.
Sports, dance, theater, martial arts, music and restorative bodywork all train an understanding of human movement. When combined, a person can be extremely adaptable physically, emotionally, and socially.
Spirit is an essential expression of value. It is possible to enchant anything with spirit and therein make it more valuable.
Identity is both helpful and harmful. While it is important to identify oneself within a social context, it is equally important to challenge our notions of who we are and what we can do. Masks are wonderful tools for challenging our identity.