ABOUT
Life is a journey
Although I like to consider Houston, Texas and Akron, Ohio my "homes," I am currently based in Atlanta, Georgia.
I graduated from the University of Houston's Professional Actor Training Program (PATP) in the Spring of 2019 with my MFA in theatre. At the University, I appeared on stage in George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman as Mendoza, Twelfth Night as Orsino, The Caucasian Chalk Circle as Azdak and The Singer, and A Flea in Her Ear as Don Carlos Homenides de Histangua. In the Summer of 2019, I was extremely lucky to be cast in Houston Shakespeare Festival's Julius Caesar (Julius Caesar) and As You Like It (Jaques). Before moving to Houston, I perfomed professionally in the Northeast Ohio region where I appeared in over 30 productions. I had the pleasure of working with wonderful venues such as Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Rubber City Theatre, Coach House Theater, Actors’ Summit Theater, Ensemble Theater, and Dobama Theatre. A few of my favorite roles include Bo Decker in Bus Stop, Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew, Slim in Of Mice and Men, and Camillo in The Winter’s Tale.
Before I became a professional actor, I worked for a number of years as an accountant. I continued to work in accounting up until I attended graduate school in 2017. I decided to pursue acting while searching for something that would give me more fulfillment. I am still a Certified Public Accountant, and I have experience with small businesses, independent contractors (especially artists), and non-profit organizations. My accounting resume is included on the "Resume and CV" tab, along with my acting resume, and teaching CV.
One of the things that appeal to me about Atlanta is its growing TV and Film market in addition to a well-established live theatre scene. I have appeared in a number of short-films, including Hunger for Knowledge, Professor Zardonicus, Montague Street, and Inspired. I am hoping to add more TV and Film work to my experience while living in ATL.
I am a certified stage combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) in five weapons: unarmed, knife, broadsword, single sword, and rapier & dagger. I am also a certified teacher through the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique. In 2014, with a group of friends and colleagues, I co-founded a long-form improv group in Akron, Ohio called “Just Go With It.” I am proud to say the group is still performing and offering workshops to this day.