Artistic Philosophy

My artistic and educational practice is rooted in the belief that theatre is both a creative discipline and a transformative space for personal and collective growth.

I approach directing and program leadership through a synthesis of performance, pedagogy, and psychophysical exploration, drawing from methods such as Stanislavski, Meisner, Laban Movement, and Alba Emoting.

Central to my work is a commitment to student agency and ensemble-driven creation. I design rehearsal and production environments in which students take active roles not only as performers, but also as designers, stage managers, marketers, and producers. This approach fosters both artistic ownership and real-world skill development.

I am particularly interested in the intersection of:

• theatre and mental health

• embodied performance and trauma-informed practice

• interdisciplinary storytelling and education

Through this work, I aim to create productions and programs that are both artistically rigorous and deeply human, preparing students to engage critically and creatively with the world around them.