Let’s be honest: I’ve done a lot in my life, especially in theatre. It might be overwhelming (it seriously overwhelms me putting all of it together!), but it’s gonna make sense. Pinky promise. And, to make it easy to see what you want now, I’ve made some handy-dandy links for you below.
All of my experiences through education and life have made me the stage director I am today.
If you want the full Fool’s Journey, scroll and enjoy.
Handy-Dandy Portfolio Links:
Long before directing, I was writing.
I've always been drawn to stories that wrestle with difficult questions—grief, trauma, identity, relationships, justice, humanity, and hope. Whether I’m writing a novel, a play, or developing a production concept, storytelling has always been the way I process the world.
Writing isn't separate from directing for me. It informs how I analyze scripts, develop characters, shape dramatic structure, and communicate a vision.
In short: I’m long-winded, expressive, hum and/or sing a lot when I’m thinking, and am prone to intuitive, tear-jerking motivational speeches almost every rehearsal. Oh, and I’ve written some stuff too:
THE PLAYS
Genre: Psychological Comedy-Drama | Length: 10 minutes | Cast: 2M
Synopsis: “Will you do anything for money?” That’s what the ad said. A sharp, dialogue-driven two-hander that plays with audience assumptions and actor vulnerability, The Ad invites its viewers to laugh, squirm, and question everything up to the final blackout.
Genre: Magical Realism / Family Drama | Length: 10 minutes | Cast: 2F, 1M (flexible puppet or actor for Buddy)
Synopsis: In the snow-covered stillness of an Alaskan winter, six-year-old Carrie Ann meets Buddy—a talking caribou who becomes her best friend, tea party guest, and keeper of childhood secrets. Carrie Ann and Buddy is a magical-realist exploration of grief, friendship, and the fragile space where fantasy protects us from what we’re not yet ready to face.
Genre: Intimate Thriller | Length: 10 minutes | Cast: 1F, 1M
Synopsis: In a luxe bridal suite moments before her walk down the aisle, a bride is visited by a man from her past, dressed in white, full of regret, and very much uninvited. Vows is a lyrical, intimate two-hander about power, sacrifice, and the echoes of choices you never really got to make.
NEW VERSION COMING SOON
Genre: Romantic Dramedy (One-Act in 3 Scenes) | Length: 10-15 minutes | Cast: 1F, 1M
Synopsis: Abby and Henry meet at a chaotic speed-dating event—two awkward souls armed with more baggage than flirtation. What starts as a reluctant conversation turns into a quiet ritual across holidays and seasons, where shared notebooks, bad coffee, and tiny acts of kindness begin to rewrite their lives. The Journalers is a soft-spoken romantic dramedy about healing after heartbreak, the power of paper, and the unexpected ways we find our people.
THE BOOKS
FICTION
PSST: Some of these have been published under the pseudonym ‘Alexia Jackson’ due to spicy content. One interesting phone call from a student’s parent, asking if I had written a book about BDSM and aliens they found on Amazon, was enough for me…
Letters from June - Published August 14, 2020
The Prince’s Goddess - Published February 14, 2024
METAPHYSICAL / SPIRITUAL
Beginner’s Guide to Magic - Published October 18, 2017
Beginner's Guide to Tarot - Published Apr 21, 2017
POETRY
Bitchins from a Witch: A Collection of Work for the Modern Witch - Published Oct 1, 2019
RESEARCH & LONG-FORM ESSAYS
This is definitely a work in progress, as I have legitmately over 800 articles to upload on this website. Here’s where’s in the Research Library so far:
Building School–Community in Colorado with Workforce Pathway Partnerships in Entertainment
Evolution of Curriculum Standards and Accountability: A Colorado Perspective
Secondary to Graduate Level Impact of CDE Modernization Initiatives on Theatre Education
Evaluating Organizational Culture Through a Student-Centered Lens
Technology: A Problem and Solution in Theatre-Based CTE Pathways and Arts Education
District Director of Arts Career Pathways: Interview Questions and Successful Candidate Responses
Guiding Instruction and Leadership: Merging Vision and Systems for Transformational Change
Standards and Tool Utilization: Performing Arts Overhaul for Harrison High School
Toward a Consent-Based, Embodied Model of Educational Leadership
One of the strongest skills I have, because I’ve been developing it since I was a child, is my ability to be a collaborative artist while utilizing consent-based and trauma-aware strategies, aka intimacy choreography and direction.
At Adams State and throughout my years as a high school theatre director, I couldn't specialize.
I became the costume designer, scenic designer, producer, marketer, technical director, stage manager, educator, fundraiser, administrator, and director because the work demanded it.
Now, I don't need to wear every hat.
But having worn them makes me a stronger collaborator.
I understand what every department needs because I've lived those jobs myself. That experience allows me to communicate across disciplines, anticipate challenges, and lead productions with respect for everyone's craft.
Intimacy direction isn't an additional specialty.
It's part of my directing philosophy.
I believe that artists create their best work when they feel psychologically safe, respected, and empowered to collaborate. Consent-based practices, trauma-informed pedagogy, and clear communication aren't separate services—they're embedded into the rehearsal process and strengthen every production, whether intimacy is present or not.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Lobstertown
University of Idaho • October 3rd & 4th, 2026
Clara
LEADERS or NO EASY WAY
First Draft • Fall 2026
Playwright
The Vow
Second Draft • Fall 2026
Playwright
MMO Book #1
First Draft • Summer 2027
Author
PRODUCTION HISTORY
KEY
RED - Individual Shows Within a Festival or Evening
ORANGE - Performed Roles/Characters
Links lead to additional information, pictures, or script perusals
Vocal Arts Festival
Opera Theatre of the Rockies • July 2026
Board Secretary | Marketing | Website Design | Customer Service | Technical Support | Ticketing Services
Golden Girls of Opera Theatre
Opera Theatre of the Rockies • May 2026
Board Secretary | Marketing | Website Design | Customer Service | Technical Support | Ticketing Services
The Knock
Opera 2030 • November 2025
Board Secretary | Marketing | Website Design | Customer Service | Technical Support | Ticketing Services
Cringe, Comedy, & Cupid: a night of ten-minute plays
La Mouche By Stephen Bittrich, Carrie Ann & Buddy by Rachel Erazo, The Journalers by Rachel Erazo, Assault Toast by Bradley Walton, Bagel Club by Alisa Rosentha, and CP I LOVE U by Chris LaVoie.
Panther Playhouse • May 2025
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Projection Designer and Operator | Sound Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Taming of the Shrew
Panther Playhouse • April 2025
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Projection Designer and Operator | Sound Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Little Shop of Horrors
Panther Playhouse and Stallion Theatre • March 2025
Stage Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Musical Choreographer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Puppetry Coordinator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
A Murder Before Christmas
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, The Margins by David Skeele
Panther Playhouse • December 2024
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Projection Designer and Operator | Sound Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Yuletide Storytime: A Night of Telling Favorite Children’s Stories
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, Corduroy by Don Freeman, Good Night, Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss, Georgia the Gingerbread Fairy by Thomas Nelson, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by James Dean, Bluey: Storytime by Joe Brumm, and others.
Panther Playhouse • December 2024
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Projection Designer and Operator | Sound Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
LIZZIE the Musical
Panther Playhouse • November 2024
Stage Director | Musical Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Musical Choreographer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Once Upon a Cabaret
Panther Playhouse • May 2024
Stage Director | Musical Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Musical Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Seussical the Musical
Panther Playhouse • April 2024
Stage Director | Musical Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Musical Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Alice in Winterland
Panther Playhouse • December 2023
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Scenic Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Panther Playhouse • November 2023
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Scenic Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
All Hallow’s Expo
Panther Playhouse • October 2023
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Scenic Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
Fatal Intentions: A Spring Theatre Festival
Dinner Date by Ashley Nader, Trifles by Susan Glaspell, Witch of Coos by Robert Frost, The Intruder by Maurice Materlinck, The Ad by Rachel Erazo, The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, Lockdown by Douglas Craven, No Exit by Jean Paul Sartre
Panther Playhouse • May 2023
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Projection Designer and Operator | Sound Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Panther Playhouse and Stallion Theatre • April 2023
Stage Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Musical Choreographer | Lighting Designer and Operator | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services
almost, maine
Panther Playhouse • November 2022
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Lighting Designer | Projection Designer | Scenic Designer | Sound Designer | Social Media and Mailing List Marketing | Website Design | Ticketing Services & Concessions
The Intruder
Adams State University • March 2016
Director | Intimacy Choreographer | Costume Designer | Costumer | Stage Makeup and Special Effects Designer
Scream Queens
Toybox by Katherine Nuttle, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom by Charles Busch
Adams State University Theatre • October 2015
Scenic Designer | Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
Marat/Sade
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2015
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
Polpoch
Stop Kiss
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2015
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Adams State University Theatre • Fall 2014
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder
The Outsiders
Adams State University Theatre • Winter 2014
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
Teacher
Ironic Love Affairs
The Bear and The Proposal by Anton Chekov, Late Date and The Wedding by Jack Neary
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2014
Stage Manager | Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder
The Santaland Diaries
Adams State University Theatre • Winter 2013
Assistant Scene Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
You Can’t Take It With You
Adams State University Theatre • May 2016
Costume Designer | Costumer
The Snow Queen
Adams State University Theatre • December 2015
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
Woman in the Garden, Townsfolk (Ensemble), Snow Guard (Ensemble)
Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
Adams State University Theatre • Fall 2015
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
Comedy Giants and Smart Ass-ery
Central Park West by Woody Allen, WASP by Steve Martin
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2015
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adams State University Theatre • Winter 2014
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder
Pattie St. Claire (Ensemble)
Intoxicating Nightmares
Crossin’ the Line by Phil Bosakowski, They May Live by John Hauser and Jon Schneider
Adams State University Theatre • Fall 2014
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder
Trudee Waits, Zombie (Ensemble)
Theatrical Haiku
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2014
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder
Sleeping Beauty
Adams State University Theatre • Winter 2013
Assistant Costume Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
Modron
Subtitles Not Included
The Hearing Test by Willy Conley, Swedish Movie by Don Nigro
Adams State University Theatre • Fall 2013
Assistant Scene Shop Lead | Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
Getting Out
Adams State University Theatre • Fall 2013
Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter | Set Crew
Lend Me a Tenor
SLV Community Theatre • Fall 2013
Intimacy Choreographer
Diana Bateman
“8” the Play
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2013
Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Designer | Set Crew
Judge
Compleat Female Stage Beauty
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2013
Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Painter | Carpenter
Nell Gwynn
1st Amendment Theatre: Scenes from Banned Plays
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2013
Intimacy Choreographer | Scenic Painter | Carpenter
Woman in Red (The Vagina Monologues)
Intimacy Issues
Logged in by Derek Chacon, Four Seasons by Jon Schneider
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2013
Seamstress | Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
Lauren
Ha!
Adams State University Theatre • Spring 2013
Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter
Robin Hood
Adams State University Theatre • December 2012
Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter | Sound Board Operator
For Nightmares and Swizzle Sticks
The Margins by David Skeele, For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls by Christopher Durang
Adams State University Theatre • October 2012
Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter | Sound Board Operator
Nickel and Dimed
Adams State University Theatre • September 2012
Carpenter | Welder | Scenic Painter | Projectionist
Out of the Frying Pan
Harrison High School Theatre • November 2011
Mrs. Garnet
Princess Winnifred the Woe-be-gone
Once Upon a Mattress
Harrison High School Theatre • October 2010
Beline
The Imaginary Invalid
Harrison High School Theatre • May 2011
Mayzie La Bird
Seussical the Musical
Harrison High School Theatre • April 2010
The Hobbit
Academy of Children’s Theatre • October 2009
Tom Troll, Goblin #2, Spider #4, Smaug the Dragon, Laketown Guard
Whew…that was a lot.
Ready? Time for my education and credentials.
EDUCATION
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership
National University | May 2026
Honors/GPA: Graduated with Distinction - Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA); Dean’s List Recipient (2025 – 2026); President’s Circle Nominee: Class of 2026
Societies & Nominations: Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society (NSLS); Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society (Phi Chapter); Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Nominee
Relevant Coursework: Instructional Leadership and Supervision, School Law and Finance, Educational Leadership and Administration
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre: Directing and Pedagogy
University of Idaho (Online) | Expected Graduation: May 2028
Relevant Coursework: Pedagogy: Purpose and Practice, Intimacy Coordination and Directing, Crucial Conversations, Intimacy Studio: Blocking and Workshopping Intimate Scenes
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre, Minor in American Sign Language
Adams State University | May 2017
Relevant Coursework: Stagecraft, Performance Art, Voice for Theatre, Improvisational Theatre, Theatre and Social Change, Costume Design, Theatre Management, Directing
HONORS & AWARDS
Sigma Alpha Pi, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) | Member Since 2025
Selected by National University administration to participate among the top students in a leadership honors program, including:
Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.
Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.
Success Networking Teams:
Participated in peer-based leadership development teams
Experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.
Phi Chapter, Omega Nu Lambda | Member Since 2025
Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society is committed to recognizing the academic excellence and leadership of online students nationwide.
Nominated by National University administration for induction for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.8+ while managing a rigorous online degree program.
Kappa Delta Pi | Member Since 2026
KDP is the champion for future and new teachers from campus to classroom. We deliver guidance and solutions to the particular issues facing teachers across the United States, while maintaining a global perspective. Above all, members are a reliable and research-based source of best practices for the teaching field as a whole.
Selected by National University administration for induction for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ while managing a rigorous education or educational leadership degree program.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM LIFE
I don't wait for ideal circumstances.
Growing up in a family that built businesses - specifically Bernie’s Cakes and Catering, Weirdo Willie’s smoke supply shop, a door-to-door Avon stint, a Georgia-based law firm called Hooper & Honore, and that one time my mom and I sewed thirty bags for the 2004 Women’s Cycling team - taught me to solve problems rather than be stopped by them.
Limited budgets.
Limited time.
Limited staff.
Unexpected obstacles.
Those are creative challenges, not roadblocks.
If there is a story worth telling, I'll find a way to tell it.
Teaching has always been part of who I am.
Long before it became my profession, I helped classmates understand the material because I genuinely wanted others to succeed.
Raised by generations of Black women educators, I learned that teaching isn't about having answers—it's about helping others discover their own potential.
Whether directing university students, mentoring young artists, leading workshops, or rehearsing professionals, my goal is the same:
Leave people more capable and more confident than when they arrived.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Aug 2022 – May 2025
Developed and taught curriculum in acting, directing, technical theatre, stagecraft, theatre management, and ensemble-based performance
Directed and produced 20+ theatrical productions, including musicals, Shakespeare, devised festivals, and contemporary drama
Designed coursework aligned with Colorado State Standards, AVID frameworks, International Baccalaureate (IB/MYP), and interdisciplinary instructional practices
Applied trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and consent-forward pedagogical methodologies within classroom and rehearsal environments
Facilitated student-led production systems emphasizing collaboration, leadership development, dramaturgical inquiry, and applied performance learning
Mentored performers, stage managers, technicians, designers, and student directors through rehearsal-based instruction and production leadership
Oversaw theatre operations, including production scheduling, budgeting, technical coordination, marketing, ticketing systems, and audience engagement
Expanded theatre program enrollment from 12 students to more than 435 students through sustainable arts programming and inclusive rehearsal systems
Founded and advised the Visual & Performing Arts Council (VPAC), securing and managing more than $12,000 in grants and community partnerships
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Jan 2022 – May 2022; Aug 2024 – May 2025
(Arts-Integrated Instructional Designer)
Delivered standards-aligned instruction in literacy, writing, composition, and college readiness using interdisciplinary and arts-integrated teaching methodologies
Implemented AVID, IB/MYP, and culturally responsive instructional practices supporting critical thinking, analytical writing, and collaborative learning
Integrated drama-based learning, embodied instruction, reflective practice, and experiential learning into English and leadership curriculum
Utilized assessment systems including NWEA MAP Growth, DIBELS, and MAZE to guide instruction and intervention
Managed instructional systems through Canvas and Infinite Campus
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Apr 2014 – Nov 2022
(Digital Education & Creative Programming)
Designed and facilitated 25+ online educational programs integrating creative leadership, applied storytelling, symbolic analysis, reflective inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning practices
Developed asynchronous and live online instructional systems serving approximately 50,000 participants internationally
Created curriculum, instructional media, workshop materials, and learning experiences using adult-learning andragogy and experiential learning methodologies
Produced large-scale virtual learning events featuring interdisciplinary presenters, reflective practice frameworks, and community-based discussion models
Managed educational media platforms, digital learning systems, audience engagement, and online curriculum delivery infrastructure.
COURSES PREPARED TO TEACH:
Voice and Movement
Theatre Production and Leadership
Rehearsal Methodologies
Devised and Collaborative Performance
Theatre for Social Change
Shakespeare in Performance
Performance Studies
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Sep 2025 – Present
Participate in organizational governance, strategic planning, and operational oversight for a professional opera company. Support board documentation, digital infrastructure systems (Wix, Mailchimp, Flipcause), season planning, and organizational communications.
Supported donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and grant-funded programming initiatives, including community giving campaigns and board-supported development strategies.
Contribute to fundraising strategy, donor engagement planning, and audience development initiatives including Colorado Gives campaigns and community partnerships.
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Dec 2025 – Present
(Arts-Integrated Instructional Designer)
Co-founded nonprofit theatre organization focused on producing socially engaged and historically challenged works.
Oversee organizational operations, governance structures, production planning systems, and digital infrastructure (Squarespace, YouTube).
Work as the organization’s Dramaturgical Director and Operations Lead for virtual and live performance spaces
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August 2022 – May 2025
Description: Panther Playhouse served as a primary theatre production program, producing full-length plays, one-act festivals, and student-devised works. The program emphasized student-led production models, in which students took active roles in directing, stage management, design, marketing, and technical execution
Facilitated student-led training in directing, stage management, lighting, costume design, and front-of-house operations
Created and maintained ticketing and web platforms (GoFan, OntheStage, Squarespace) to support sales, donations, and production archives
Built and improved performance, storage, and backstage spaces to increase safety, fire-code compliance, and multi-program functionality
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August 2022 – May 2025
Description: The Visual and Performing Arts Council (VPAC) was a student-led leadership body composed of representatives across performing and visual arts programs of Harrison High School
Application-based leadership roles with equity and experience benchmarks (including verified Thespian hour tracking)
Facilitated arts-centered equity dialogues, cross-department collaboration, and peer mentorship
Raised $12,000+ through DonorsChoose and community partnerships to support productions, travel, and Thespian events
ARTS ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE