TEACHING

The foundation of theatre is collaboration and learning to express your truth. My teaching philosophy is based on this foundation. Helping writers grow by finding and trusting in their artistic voices is just one of the many reasons I teach. As a teaching artist, I thrive on teaching fellow writers tips and tricks I learned from my 15+ years of professional writing experience in the hopes they learn from my mistakes. ​

Teaching Experience

Teaching Artist: January 2022
Ohio University - Athens, OH​
Best Practices For Theatre Festival Submissions

• Guided a workshop of 8 MFA playwriting students on how to analyze, dissect, and write compelling applications/submissions for play festivals, productions, and workshops.  

Teaching Artist: May 2019
The Girl Project - Lexington, KY​
Analyzing the 10-Minute Play and Theatre Festival Submissions

• Led a workshop of 12 students at various stages in their playwriting careers on how to properly construct a 10-minute play. In addition to dissecting play submission opportunities helping them craft strong applications. 

Instructor of Record: Jan.2016 - May 2016
Ohio University 
The Theatrical Experience, Theatre 1710

• Led a class of 50 undergraduate students in various degree programs introducing them to the art of theatre including: analyzing plays, viewing productions, and writing theatrical criticisms. The students were taught a brief history of theatre and how each theatrical profession functions in order to create a production.

 
Teaching Assistant: Aug. 2015 – Dec.2015
Ohio University                             
Play Analysis and Playwriting, Theatre 1730

• Led two class sections of 15-20 undergraduate students each in various degree programs demonstrating how to analyze and dissect a theatrical play.  The class culminated with the students writing their own 2-minute, 5-minute, and 10-minute plays.

Instructor of Record: Aug. 2014 – May 2015
Ohio University                                        Viewing Performance, Fine Arts 1500

• Led a class of 175 undergraduate students in various degree programs introducing them to the local arts and performances available on the Ohio University campus.

5-Minute Playwriting Tip-Sy

Below are helpful 5-minute videos for playwrights at the start of their careers or more seasoned playwrights who might need a refresher. I offer 5-minute tips and tricks on everything from playwriting resumes to submission opportunities.

Introduction Video

Renaissance Theaterworks Submission Opp

Playwriting Resume